Restoration Training/Education

Managing Pollutants with Containment

Reduce hazards at a restoration job site

February 1, 2016

Ever since Dr. Michael Berry published his guide for the cleaning and restoration industry entitled: Protecting the Built Environment: Cleaning for Health (Tricomm 21st Press,” 1993), I have seen a shift in the way professional cleaners and restorers manage pollutants in the built environment.

Don't Skip Steps: Mastering Odor Removal during Smoke Damage Restoration

Tim Bauer

February 1, 2016

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Any fire restoration professional can tell you when it comes to fire damage, the fire is the easy part.

Registration Open for IICRC Restoration Conference & CIRI Symposium

Preliminary list of speakers and presenters now available

January 28, 2016

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This first-of-its-kind conference promotes cutting-edge science and industry standards to help restoration and remediation professionals grow their business and better serve their clients.

Training Opportunity! Inaugural Indoor Environmental Science Forum Coming in February

Two-day event includes 14 hours of restoration and environmental training

January 26, 2016

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Over the course of two days, restoration contractors and IAQ professionals will go through 14 hours of training with notable restoration and environmental industry experts.

Infographic: Facts, Tips & Musts for Hoarding Cleanup

January 8, 2016

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Check out the infographic below on hoarding cleanup tips

Safety Sidebar: Animals & Pets on the Jobsite

Michelle Blevins

January 7, 2016

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About 40 percent of the households in the U.S. have some kind of pet – typically a cat or dog. If you aren’t prepared, they can make getting work done in that home quite difficult.

Six Main Changes in the Newly-Released ANSI/IICRC S500 Fourth Edition

What remediators need to know about the S500 changes and making of an ANSI-approved standard

Mickey Lee

November 17, 2015

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After much anticipation, the IICRC has completed and published the 4th Edition of the ANSI/ IICRC S500 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration.

RIA Forensics Technical Conference a Huge Success

Planning for future conference likely starting soon!

November 10, 2015

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This technical conference was different than other industry events because it was set up with a focus on hands-on training.

IAQA's Annual Meeting will Feature 40+ Workshops, Technical Presentations, Panel Discussions & More

19th annual meeting planned for Jan. 24-27 in California

Jodi Scott

November 10, 2015

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Access to new IAQ technology, continuing education credits and networking opportunities are among the highlights of the Indoor Air Quality Association’s 19th Annual Meeting.

My Five Sons: A Case Study in Family Business & Training

Michelle Blevins

November 9, 2015

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When I first heard about Baxter Construction in Yakima, Wash., I knew there had to be a story there to tell. The successful restoration company is run by Brice Baxter, but if his sons have anything to say about it, he’ll be passing on the reins sooner than later.