Come check out the 2014 July issue featuring articles on growing your business, media restoration, and a closer look at the IR cameras and how they are revolutionizing the field of restoration.
What is that horrible smell!?” Those were the first words that entered my mind as I walked into a local medical facility in the Mendocino County area of California. One of our major hospital management clients called us with reports of a serious odor dilemma in one of their primary medical buildings.
About 30 years ago, thermal imaging cameras began making their way into the disaster restoration industry. It wasn’t a sudden change and they certainly were not new.
Adjusters, long-time contractors and even self-styled “experts” will try to tell you that it is impossible to restore wet books, film, electronics and even photographs.
The use of de-ionized water, combined with specialized detergents, has revolutionized electronics cleaning and restoration in many ways. Water-based solutions are the safest and most effective way to clean today’s modern electronics.
You’ve grown tired of the paper lists, the data entry discrepancies and the all-around hassle of relying on out-dated methods to handle packouts and inventories for your restoration clients.
Four industry professionals sounded off about the advantages and disadvantages that they’ve experienced from their decision to either stay independent or go the franchise route.
At some point in our lives, I would expect all of us have been exposed to the story of Peter Pan, either through books, stage plays, or films like the 1991 movie Hook starring Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman and Julia Roberts.
Members of the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) and people with a stake in our industry are going to find an advocate and ally in the newly appointed Executive Director of RIA, Marc Selvitelli, CAE.
Fluke (fluke.com) has released Fluke Connect, an app that transfers measurement data from test tools to smart phones and to the cloud, thereby improving communication and productivity, as well as safety.
FirstService Corporation today announced that its subsidiary, FirstService Brands, the leading North American brand in property services, has acquired Paul Davis Systems Canada, according to a press release.
Mold Solutions’ (fastmoldremoval.com) MMR Mold Stain Remover is a rapid mold remover designed for easily removing mold stains from building materials, including but not limited to materials found in attics, crawlspaces, vinyl siding and concrete.
Vitro Minerals has announced the completion of a 26,000 ton/year recycled glass processing plant in Jackson, TN to make recycled glass blast media, a material that can be used for surface prep and on restoration projects, according to a press release.
General Tools & Instruments has been acquired by High Road Capital Partners, a private equity firm based in New York City, according to a press release.
PLR Expo has named Jim Carroll and Donald Cooper as the keynote speakers for this year’s event, which is scheduled from September 30 to October 2 at the International Plaza Hotel in Toronto, Ontario, according to a press release.
The first pilot group assessments will be performed in Denver, Colorado for PACR on June 27 and the inaugural event will be held at the Experience Convention in Las Vegas on September 5, 2014.
The International Cleaning and Restoration Association (ICRA) has announced that it is going to be offering a Performance Assessment Certification for various cleaning and restoration designations, according to a press release.
FirstOnSite Restoration, recently named one of Canada’s best-managed restoration companies, has released FirstOnSite SOS, a mobile app for the Android, Blackberry and iPhone designed to provide a direct connection between the company and its clients, according to a press release.
ICC Restoration & Cleaning Services, which serves the Twin Cities and western Wisconsin, is celebrating its 25th year in business this month, according to a press release.