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Infection Prevention in Medical Environments: The Contractor’s Role

It is important that workers see their role as part of the prevention, care and treatment rather than only as performing the duties of their trade in a “special” environment

John Martinelli

November 1, 2013

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No matter the reason, healthcare projects have become a constant.

Beware! Your Category 3 Water Jobs Are Likely Uninsured

Give this article to your insurance agent and tell them that you work at Category 3 water job sites

David J. Dybdahl

November 1, 2013

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Every IICRC-certified water damage restoration contractor knows Category 3 water is classified as Category 3 because it is grossly contaminated with fungi, bacteria or other pollutants.

Accountability through Transparency

A look at how to budget and plan for 2014

Les Cunningham

November 1, 2013

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As you are reading this, you might take a look at how many days are left in 2013. Hopefully, you as the owner have met with your management team and are wrapping up the team’s final budget for 2014.

Routine Mold Job Uncovers Hidden Asbestos Hazard: A Case Study

Those of us that have spent any amount of time in the restoration and remediation industry understand that asbestos is all around us

Chris Spensley

November 1, 2013

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It was June 2012 when I got the call no project manager in the restoration and remediation industry wants to receive.

Unprepared Restoration Contractor is Dealt Devastating Blow at Trial

Litigating restoration cases can be a minefield for the inexperienced

Edward H. Cross Esq., "The Restoration Lawyer"

November 1, 2013

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On September 4, 2013, the mock trial of Moore v. Heatman went forward at “Cross-Examination: The Live Courtroom Experience” at The Experience Convention in Las Vegas, with the Honorable Judge James Dread (played by Jim Holland) presiding.

Restoration Drying with Heat: Part 2

Larry Carlson Mike Steffes

November 1, 2013

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Part 1 of this series, which you can see in the October R&R, discussed some of the physical changes that occur when you add heat to water and wet materials.

Aerial Roof Measurements: A Roofing Contractor’s Competitive Advantage

New techniques and technology can now extract precise property data from high-resolution aerial imagery specifically designed to provide estimators with unprecedented insight on the roof projects they are bidding

Jeffrey C. Taylor

October 1, 2013

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In recent years, roof measurements based on aerial imagery have revolutionized the way many restoration contractors work by eliminating some of the pains involved with measuring and estimating roof repairs.

Restoration Drying with Heat: Part I

Everyone dries with heat because water requires a substantial amount of heat (energy) to change from a liquid to a vapor

Larry Carlson Mike Steffes

October 1, 2013

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Some restorers are afraid to even utter the word “heat.” This article is aimed to help restoration professionals have a better understanding of heat, its consequences and its applications in restoration drying.

Restoring Power to Post-Superstorm Sandy New Jersey

Sandy impacted two locations – Union Beach and Toms River – of a state power company, leaving between one and five feet of water throughout their two buildings

Will Southcombe

October 1, 2013

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On October 29, 2012, Superstorm Sandy made landfall in New Jersey, bringing a devastating storm surge to the region.

The “Contract Wars”

Bad contracts lead to collections nightmares.

October 1, 2013

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One gloomy morning in 2010, major water damage inundated an upscale Los Angeles residence owned by an unscrupulous and wealthy entrepreneur. He contacted a prominent restoration contractor and signed a generic Work Authorization which did not specify the scope of work or the price.