The Property Industry Conference (PIC) was formed to create an open dialog between insurers, third party administrators, restoration contractors, vendors, franchises, software companies, manufacturers and other stakeholders involved in the insurance restoration industry.
In the disaster restoration business, we usually have a steady stream of work due to bad weather, accidents or breakdowns. We use each job to deepen our experience and enhance our reputation so that when agents or property owners need emergency repairs and restoration work, we are the go-to company.
While many Americans vividly remember the destruction caused by two airplanes hitting the World Trade Center towers in New York City on September 11, 2001, there are a number of RIA member firms that played a very personal role in the restoration efforts.
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.
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.
The American Bio-Recovery Association is a very special association, providing services that many cleaning companies or people would refuse because of the nature of services.
There have been rumors about many changes in the IICRC, along with a lot of speculation about the reasons behind these changes. Much of the speculation is not accurate or correct.
The IAQA has issued a Call for Papers for its 15th Annual Meeting, March 5-7, 2012 in Las Vegas. Once again, IAQA will combine exposition halls with Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) for the largest Indoor Air Expo ever held.
Do you ever wonder why people get into bio-recovery? For many, it is only for the money. Sad to say, but many of those offering bio-recovery services today have little to no training. Some will find online training and, within a few hours, can take a test and get a certificate or certification.