Restoration and Remediation Industry News

FutureView 2014 Conference Announces Dave Harrison as Speaker/Presenter

Harrison has conducted educational events for contractors, consultants and property owners across North America

November 11, 2013

EagleView Technologies, Inc., a leading technology provider of aerial imagery, data analytics and GIS solutions, announced that home improvement industry expert Dave Harrison will present at the company’s 2014 FutureView Conference, February 9-12, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel, according to a press release.

RIA vs. ThermaPure Update

For RIA members and the industry at large, this argument by the Defendants removes the threat of litigation, licensing demands and potential lawsuits on all of the remaining patents owned by ThermaPure, TPE Associates or Hedman other than the '812 Patent.

November 6, 2013

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In January 2013, RIA filed suit in U.S. District Court against David Hedman and ThermaPure in an effort to invalidate a family of patents held by ThermaPure, TPE Associates, and Hedman.

IICRC Announces 2013-14 Board of Directors

Tony Wheelwright was elected Chairman of the IICRC Board of Directors.

November 5, 2013

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The IICRC today has announced the election of three new members joining the 12 incumbent members to comprise the 2013-2014 Board of Directors, according to a press release. Elections were held during the IICRC’s October shareholder meeting in Vancouver, WA.

Five new companies attend More Floods training Sept. 19-20

November 1, 2013

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Five new companies and three returning companies sent employees to More Floods (morefloods.com) training from September 19-20.

IAQA announces new mission statement, pillars of engagement

November 1, 2013

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The Indoor Air Quality Association has announced the adoption of a new Mission Statement and Pillars of Engagement for the organization.

IAQA Sign Memorandum of Understanding with ASHRAE

The agreement commits ASHRAE and IAQA to working together in the areas of consistent leadership communication, chapter collaboration, advocacy, technical activities coordination and research.

October 31, 2013

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ASHRAE and the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote better indoor air quality in the built environment.

Kärcher Contributes to Colorado Flood Cleanup Efforts

Kärcher joined forces with several volunteer organizations that helped to clean up hundreds of properties.

October 30, 2013

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German-based Kärcher has donated 250 pressure washers and $10,000 in cash to the cleanup effort in Colorado, according to a press release.

Contec Inc. Celebrates 25 Years of Business

Contec acquired Sporicidin in 2008 to provide more disinfection solutions to a variety of customers in the mold remediation and restoration market

October 24, 2013

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This month, Contec, Inc. is celebrating a big milestone – 25 years of bringing critical cleaning solutions to customers all over the world.

ABRA Names New President of the Board of Directors

Andrew Yurchuck has been an ABRA member for 12 years and served on the association’s executive board in 2006 and 2012

October 22, 2013

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The American Bio-Recovery Association (ABRA) has named Andrew P. Yurchuck as its new president of the Board of Directors, according to a press release. Yurchuck has been an ABRA member for 12 years and served on the association’s executive board in 2006 and 2012.