Improved mobile technology is providing restoration and
remediation professionals with important new tools that are changing the way
many companies manage files and estimate damages.
Chances are, if the adjuster and contractor aren’t working
well together on a particular project, the customer isn’t going to be very
pleased with the end result. Based on this alone, it’s important for adjusters
and contractors to cooperate, communicate and work together to ensure that the
project gets done well, the customer is satisfied and any other details are
worked out accordingly.
Have you ever wondered why people get upset with you on a
job that you are doing for them? Do you wonder if they think that their
job is the only one you have to do? Do you wonder if they really care what
you are doing to advance their job completion when you are not on their
jobsite? Do you think that they would feel differently if they knew what was
going on with their job?
In early September 2011, Tropical Storm Lee stalled over central Pennsylvania only a week after Hurricane Irene swept the East Coast. The residual flooding cost residents and businesses thousands to millions of dollars in property damages. This included the hard hit Danville Area School District in Danville, PA.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), health care associated infections (HCAI) are currently the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, with an estimated death toll of nearly 100,000 per year.
Why is it so hard to find a good roofer after a big hail or windstorm hits? That's a question many of us who have worked "storm duty" have pondered, much to our dismay.
We’ve all seen it happen. A marketing
representative or sales executive takes a client to lunch and they both enjoy a
cocktail. Then one of them enjoys another drink or two. Soon the conversation
loses focus, the jokes get a little more off-color, and the relationship that
was supposed to be strictly professional gets compromised.
Earlier this year, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) notified the Indoor Environmental Standards Organization (IESO) of the approval of the IESO/RIA 6001-2011 Evaluation of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Interior Surfaces to Determine the Presence of Fire-Related Particulate as a Result of a Fire in a Structure.
RPM Warranty Solutions has introduced a
Five-Year Workmanship & Materials Warranty and One-Year No Smoke Odor
Guarantee for the restoration industry, designed to give homeowners peace of
mind and professionals a competitive advantage in their business operations.
Assured Software Limited has released Assured PackOut, a
software package that allows restoration contractors to record and track items
and charge for the packing and cleaning of contents.
Meyer's Zephyr duct cleaning vacuum features a 31-hp engine, which powers both its custom-engineered fan and KleanSweeper compressor to help eliminate potential problems and maintenance on a second engine, while saving weight and space.
Century 400 has introduced the Crusader LGR (low
grain refrigerant) dehumidifier, a user-friendly product designed for fast
setup, easy maneuvering and durability in tough conditions.
TANCS-equipped steam vapor sanitation devices feature
patented technology that disinfects faster than conventional methods, according
to Advanced Vapor Technologies (AVT).
A new line of mobile dehumidifier filters has been developed
by CDIMS. The filters don’t contain any polyester and help extend the life of
the desiccant wheel with a high-efficiency cleanable filter system.
The Oasis Plus Ozone Generator, from U.S. Products, features
a 30-hour programmable time with adjustable ozone output levels, allowing it to
be effective in safely removing foul odors up to 40,000 cubic feet.
The roomShcoker and C102 Liquid Shocker, from
Biocide Systems, offer proprietary technologies that enable the safe, effective
and affordable removal of odors, from smoke to urine and vomit.
Piggybacking off its aerial roof measurement apps for the iPhone and Android platform, Eagleview Technologies has released an app for the iPad and other tablet devices.
Delmhorst Instrument Co. has created a YouTube video which
features an informational overview and instruction on how to use the QuickNav
three-in-one moisture meter from Dri-Eaz.
The CLOUD brings contents restoration software to the
industry in a scalable model. It’s available in a Starter Package version, as
well as a Priority Plus and Enterprise plan for mid-range and heavy-use
operations, respectively.
