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GBAC Launches GBAC STAR Registered Technology and Registered Programs

August 5, 2021

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New stamp of approval helps facility managers and service providers review cleaning solutions and offerings.

Newly Revised ANSI/IICRC S100 Standard Published

July 26, 2021

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ANSI/IICRC S100 describes the procedures, methods, and systems to be followed when performing professional commercial and residential textile floor coverings maintenance and cleaning.

What is "Acceptable" Dry?

Josh Woolen

June 3, 2021

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What defines an acceptably-dry structure?

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IICRC Standards Chair Brandon Burton Discusses Updates in Fifth S500 Revision

ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration Fifth Edition released in mid-May 2021.

May 26, 2021

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This standard describes the procedures to be followed and the precautions to be taken when performing water damage restoration in residential, commercial, and institutional buildings, and the systems and personal property contained within those structures.

New Standard Published: ANSI/IICRC S220 Standard for Professional Inspection of Hard Surface Floor Coverings

January 7, 2021

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ANSI/IICRC S220 standard describes the non-destructive procedures, methods, and systems for professional inspectors to follow when inspecting light commercial and residential hard surface floor coverings, including stone, laminate, prefinished wood, ceramic, and resilient.

IICRC Updates: January 2021

January 1, 2021

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January 2021 updates from the IICRC.

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Ability to Evolve | A Discussion with IICRC Leadership

December 7, 2020

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Find out how the IICRC is helping restoration and cleaning companies amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest on standards and certifications, and some exciting things on deck for 2021!

BSR/IICRC S100 and BSR/IICRC S220 Available for Public Review

October 16, 2020

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The draft S100 Standard is available from October 16 to November 30 for review.

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PIRC's Pursuit to Open Industry Dialogue

Jordan Hendler

October 1, 2020

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PIRC organizer Jordan Hendler chats with R&R Editor-in-Chief Michelle Blevins about what the PIRC is, its mission, some of its members and volunteers' biggest achievements to date including creating some key definitions for the entire property damage restoration, and what's ahead for the PIRC in 2021.

The Death of 3 Day Drying | Moving the Conversation Forward

5 Factors that Impact Your Drying Strategy

Kris Rzesnoski

May 12, 2020

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While studying to become a Certified Restorer, I had the pleasure of taking a building science course offered by the Restoration Industry Association. This course should be required early in any restorer’s career. It is knowledge that will make you think differently about your drying projects.