During the past three years, Purdue’s Building Construction Management program has been a hot topic among restoration industry professionals. Much of the excitement stemmed from the idea of the opportunities being developed for future leaders of the restoration industry to actually receive a bachelor’s degree with a specialization in disaster restoration and reconstruction.
In moisture remediation, the first step is to find the source and correct the problem. Infrared thermography can detect the source of moisture even when it’s hidden from view.
We are nine months or more into the latest economic crisis. It is interesting to be a spectator to the unfolding drama and learn lessons from the process. I think the first thing that I am very aware of is that I feel very fortunate not to be experiencing the effects of this first hand, and I have great empathy for anyone that has been affected.
Major changes in the property and casualty insurance business are coming. Now is the time to plan for these changes to avoid the predicted turmoil in the insurance marketplace.
In the current economic environment it definitely pays to be doing the right things in your business. That said, what are the right things to be doing?
In May we looked at the different players in the commercial market. This time we will delve into the twisted and somewhat misunderstood world of equipment. Many restorers still use the “WOT” method of equipment selection, as in “Whatever’s On the Truck.”
Bio-recovery primarily provides for the cleanup and disinfection of crime and trauma scenes. Because it is still not a widely known industry, there are many misconceptions that the public and even other restoration providers have about it.
Starting a conversation with a silly question can be interesting. For example, let’s suppose I ask you, “Is drinking water safe?” or “Are plastic buckets and toothbrushes dangerous?”
Implementing job management software is the key to streamlining your operations. But while some contractors are extremely technologically savvy, many see computers as the necessary evil of the 21st century.