The “M” in NORMI no longer stands for mold. It now represents a broader view of the indoor environment, which is the theme of this Ask the Expert interview with NORMI CEO Doug Hoffman. He discusses contaminants, beyond mold, that restorers and remediators should be knowledgeable about. He also outlines the regulatory landscape for mold remediation licensure in the U.S., separating remediation from assessment, and top indoor air quality trends and tools for 2022. Additionally, Hoffman speaks to notable NORMI developments including FEMA partnership, new and free course offerings, strategic industry alliances, and an on-the-ground disaster resource called Norma.

Fire restoration goes far beyond the visible damage. Mark Robertson of Benefect and Fiberlock discusses hidden contamination, coatings, deodorization, and customer communication on this episode of Ask The Expert.

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In this special episode of Ask the Expert, we talk with R&R’s 2026 Trailblazer Award Winner, Nate Judy, about his journey from "trying out" restoration to blazing his own trail in the industry.

In this special episode of Ask the Expert, we chat with our 2026 Women in Restoration Award winner, Meredith Truitt!

Boris Skoro of Prism Specialties shares best practices for managing large-loss restoration projects, including assessment, documentation, logistics, transparency, communication, and post-project reviews.

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Matt Cook of HomeTeam Inspection Services discusses indoor air quality, inspection, pre-remediation, and how restorers can build stronger relationships with inspectors on the latest episode of Ask The Expert.

On this episode of Ask The Expert, Steve White, PuroClean’s President, shares why intentional leadership and company culture are essential to long-term success in the restoration industry. He shares how balancing growth with sustainability helps improve performance and builds resilience.