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Howard Wolf

Howard Wolf

Howard Wolf, a Certified Master Restorer, has been in the cleaning, restoration and construction industries since 1984. He is the principal and founding member of HW3 Group, and is past chairman of the ANSI Standards Committee for the Institute for Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). He formerly sat on the board of directors of IICRC (2001-2009) and was chairman of the S500 Water Damage Standard (1999-2013) and chairman of standards (2012-2018). Wolf is also the chair of the new standard writing body S550 Commercial Drying Standard. He has extensive large project management and building diagnostics experience with particular expertise in public facilities and government agency projects. Wolf has participated in over 37 catastrophic events, beginning with Hurricane Andrew in 1992, and has worked in 50 states and 14 countries.
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Disaster Recovery Plan

Preparing for the “Big One”: What Nobody Tells You About CAT Response

The truth and fallacies of CAT prep and what nobody will tell you
Howard Wolf
Howard Wolf
May 26, 2026
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As a restoration contractor, here’s what you should know before you deploy. From cash flow and logistics to licensing, staffing, and your operational risks. 


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Restoration crews deploy into a hurricane-damaged neighborhood, unloading equipment and preparing emergency response operations as recovery efforts begin after the storm

Preparing for a CAT Event: What Restoration Contractors Need to Know

Why cash flow, licensing, logistics, and planning can determine your deployments success
Howard Wolf
Howard Wolf
May 18, 2026
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Here’s what restorers should know before they deploy for a CAT event. We highlight cash flow, licensing, logistics, operational risks, and staffing. 


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flooded residential property vs. flooded commercial property

Two Worlds? The Commercial Drying Difference in Restoration

How building systems, HVAC, and codes create complex drying challenges in the restoration industry
Howard Wolf
Howard Wolf
April 22, 2026
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Here are the key differences between residential and commercial drying that includes building systems, codes, HVAC, and strategies for large loss restoration projects. 


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Flood remediation tubes

How Commercial and Residential Restoration Equipment Differ

Learn how scale, equipment, and power needs vary between residential and commercial projects
Howard Wolf
Howard Wolf
March 31, 2026
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Learn the key differences between residential and commercial restoration equipment including power, systems, and commercial job needs. 


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