The Evolution of InspectionWorld

In this issue, I want to discuss InspectionWorld and our plans for the next few years.

We are actively monitoring and considering the comments and discussions on various platforms about InspectionWorld, among other topics. We aim to accommodate our members’ wishes as best as possible considering what makes sense for most ASHI members. The ASHI Board of Directors always strives to balance member needs with our fiscal responsibilities.

Hitting the Road

After InspectionWorld 2023 took place in Las Vegas
at Planet Hollywood, the ASHI Board introduced a new regional format for ASHI’s in-person conferences.
We called it InspectionWorld on the Road. The aim was to reach more members than the limited audience attending InspectionWorld, bringing the event closer to home at a more affordable cost.

This change was also made to collaborate with chapters to help them create successful events that allowed them to highlight the opportunities a chapter can bring to a local gathering of members. The Board also looked at an uncertain economic climate for home inspectors and wanted them to be able to participate regardless of business conditions, with shorter drives and shorter hotel stays.

As a membership organization, we strive to provide services that benefit most members, recognizing that member benefits are not one size fits all. Therefore, we are committed to offering benefits to all members.

The goal was to bring InspectionWorld closer to home, make it more affordable, and reach more members. We understand that business may be down for many members due to the state of the economy, interest rates, inventory levels, and general turmoil
in the real estate markets, so we thought we should give regional a try and, at the same time, help chapters by allowing them to host an InspectionWorld on the Road event.

Regional Events in Action

We started the year with our first event in Ohio. The Ohio chapter historically puts on a great Midwest Home Inspector Conference, which they promoted as an InspectionWorld on the Road. The event was a resounding success, with excellent attendance and positive feedback from participants. We thank the leadership for working with ASHI to pull off the first in-person regional conference under the new InspectionWorld on the Road brand. It’s always hard to be the first, and we appreciate their willingness to jump into this experiment with us.

Two additional chapters will host our regional conferences in September. The New England Chapter is hosting the second event on September 9 and 10 at the MGM in Springfield, Massachusetts. The speaker lineup includes Charlie Silva from
This Old House, Brent Hull, Christian Simonelli, and Glenn Mathewson from the Building Code College.

On September 20 and 21, the St. Louis Chapter will host the third InspectionWorld on the Road regional conference with a great speaker lineup and a pre-and post-education day. If you attend the St. Louis event, you’ll hear Don Iverson with Schneider Electric discuss the Square D recall and a code update, plus John Ceaser with The Chimney Safety Institute, Mark Parlee, David Goldstein, Luke Randall, and Brianne Smith from Inspector Pro. Bill Faben with Monroe Infrared will present a pre-conference infrared class, and there will be a post-conference peer review.

Plans for 2025

The InspectionWorld on the Road regional conference approach will continue for one more year in 2025.

The Northern Illinois Chapter, or NIC ASHI, will host the first event. NIC ASHI is still in the planning stage, so the speakers and location for this Chicago area event have yet to be determined.

Depending on demand from chapters, we plan to have a second event in 2025, with details to follow.

The Board is proud that members could partake in ASHI InspectionWorld on the Roads on the East Coast, West Coast, and in the Midwest. We consider this a success, as it has boosted chapter profiles
and engaged members nationwide.

Looking to 2026

I am excited to announce that 2026 will be a historic year for ASHI. We will bring back the most significant, respected conference everyone looks forward to attending.

ASHI’s traditional InspectionWorld conference is the conference home inspectors have grown to love and look forward to. It is the leading conference where home inspectors gather with old and new friends from across the country while attending the best education in the industry.

2026 will also mark ASHI’s 50th anniversary and the United States of America’s 250th anniversary. To celebrate these milestones, we are thrilled to return to Philadelphia—the birthplace of our country and a city that holds a special place in the hearts of Americans and ASHI members. It brings us back to the region of the country where ASHI was born.

Philadelphia has the highest density of ASHI members and chapters within a four-hour train or car ride, so it is a great choice. Get ready for a mix of traditional events and education, as well as new features and educational opportunities.

Stay tuned for updates regarding the venue, dates, speakers, and vendors participating. Let’s plan to celebrate our 50th anniversary with ASHI in Philly at InspectionWorld in 2026!