There is a lot of positive energy and a lot going on at IICRC.

As an independent testing facility, CodeBlue is unbiased in its approach and application of the science of drying and looks for new drying technologies that meet criteria such as how to save the most building materials and contents, to dry as quickly as possible so the policyholder and their family get back to normal with the least amount of disruption and to dry in the most cost effective manner possible. 

The International Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Council of Associations (IICRCA) has announced it is partnering with Event Planning Concepts (EPC), a professional event planning company, to execute its upcoming educational conference and trade show.

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has announced that it is revising the ANSI/IICRC S500-2006 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration.

The IICRC Board of Directors met at the end of January to continue the process of revising and refining the organization’s strategic plan.

The IICRC has recently approved Restoration Sciences Academy’s (RSA) Estimating training courses (ES180, ES280 and ES283) for continuing education credits, or CECs.

In an official press release from the IICRC, further context was given about the present and future state of the standard.

Via a recent edition of IAQ Radio, IICRC Chairman Darrell Paulson announced that ANSI has officially withdrawn approval of the S520 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation.

I cringed when I heard my client say “we are not following the S520” as he was complaining about being mistreated by a claims adjuster on a job.

Restoration Sciences Academy has added classes to its schedule for its new three-day, hands-on Intermediate Estimating course (ES283), which prepares students for Xactware Level 1 and Level 2 certification, according to a press release.