Flood houses are structures that are built so they can be purposefully flooded with water in order to train water restoration technicians and insurance professionals.
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.
In 2010, R&R sat down with Kent Berg, director of the National Institute of Decontamination Specialists and founder of the American Bio-recovery Association, to hear what he had to say about the state of the bio-recovery industry.
On Sept. 15-16, the Restoration Industry Association will host a high-level program focusing on contents restoration geared specifically for the owners and managers of businesses in Chicago.
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.
Purdue University’s Department of Building Construction Management is a highly regarded segment of the university. The disaster restoration specialization was conceptualized in response to the growing need for filling future management positions; the first courses were offered in the spring semester of 2009.
The 66th Annual RIA Convention and Exhibition will be sporting a facelift in Colorado Springs, Colo., in March, with expanded educational sessions addressing critical issues and four moderated, “Hot Topic” high-powered networking discussions.
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