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RIA Announces Dates for ANSI/IICRC S500 Courses in Canada

Half-day seminars being offered in January and February

December 17, 2015

Each half-day seminar will detail the changes that affect the way materials are now recommended to be dried, calculations for dehumidification, air movement, application of heat, and science that includes vapor pressure of materials.

Chicago-Area Rainbow International Earns BBB Torch Award for Ethics

2016 Torch Award recognizes company's commitment to ethics & core values

December 14, 2015

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Chicago-area Rainbow Int'l chosen among 2,000 entries for BBB award.

Nominations Now Open for 2016-17 RIA Board of Directors

Application deadline is Dec. 31

December 10, 2015

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Members are encouraged to consider themselves or colleagues for a position on the 2016-2017 Board.

Newest Edition of S520 Standard & R520 Reference Guide Now Available

ANSI/IICRC publish updates to professional mold remediation standard

December 9, 2015

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The ANSI/IICRC S520 is a procedural standard and reference guide for the remediation of mold damaged structures and contents.

Steamatic Welcomes Two New Franchisees

Franchises established in Ohio and Utah

December 8, 2015

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Steamatic expands network in Ohio and Utah.

IICRC Monthly Update — December 2015

December 8, 2015

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The IICRC is happy to welcome the election of five members to the 2015-2016 Board of Directors.

Restoration Industry Association News December 2015

Forensics Restoration Conference a Huge Success

December 8, 2015

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The first-ever Forensics Technical Conference was a huge success.

CIRI & IICRC Coordinating Spring Science & Research Symposium

Cleaning Science, Health, Environment, and The Clean Standard: Field Testing, New Research, Innovative Methods, Findings, and Challenges

December 3, 2015

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CIRI’s highly respected biennial symposiums will join forces with the first ever IICRC technical conference in this seminal event.

New name! QuestVapco Now QuestSpecialty Corporation

Name change designed to reflect core competency in specialty chemicals

December 1, 2015

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QuestVapco Corporation has a new name to reflect what they're all about.

1-800-PACK-RAT Introduces New Website Featuring Online Ordering & Order Management

Growing customer base prompts need for new, updated website

December 1, 2015

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The new website combines a comprehensive listing of storage and moving resources that will be of tremendous value to current and prospective customers.

Stop Using the “Drink Test” for Water Loss Classification

Vince Scarfo Lead Government Affairs Advocacy

The Restoration Industry Association Appoints Vince Scarfo to Lead Government Affairs Advocacy

Asbestos 101: What Restorers Need to Know About Testing, Work Practices, and Compliance

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RIA Convention & Expo

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September 9, 2026

The Experience Convention and Trade Show

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