Valerie King

The critical relationship between meaning and workforce management with real data points business leaders should take note of, based on a survey of 7,000 employees in seven countries.

Dustin Resendiz shares his experience training restoration technicians in both English and Spanish, highlighting the importance of hands-on training and the high demand for IICRC instructors – especially those who can offer training outside of the English language.

Keith Gangitano, CEO of Zeppelin Guys, provides an overview of Airwall, an alternative to traditional containment solutions for mold remediation and asbestos removal projects. 

Steven Hergott, owner of Inspired Indoor Air, shares why HVAC should matter to remediators both as a potential problem and solution for removing contaminants. 

NORMI CEO Doug Hoffman highlights the importance of properly assessing indoor air quality (IAQ), not just for assessors but for remediators.

Every good industry event comes with countless quotes worth capturing and referencing upon return to the real world. The Experience Convention & Trade Show 2021 was no exception.

Larry Cooper, executive director of Experience Events, reflects on the success of the 2021 educational event for restoration and cleaning professionals, which took place Sept. 8-10 at the Paris Las Vegas hotel.

Jeff Jones and Darren Hudema share secrets to forensic restoration training success based on PuroClean’s inaugural Microbial Warriors course.

Embracing the future of the restoration industry is as imperative as ever. At a time when finding skilled workers, retaining labor and adopting new technology are among the top challenges restoration companies face, the unique traits of Millennials and Generation Z pose great promise.

I’m excited to expand on our popular Ask the Expert podcast with a subseries, called Real Stories in Restoration. It will capture the journeys of the people in restoration – how you got here, the work you do and tools you use, lessons learned, memorable projects, advice for industry peers, etc. I invite you to join me in sharing your story!