Restoration & Remediation Magazine

2020 March

Check out the March 2020 edition of Restoration & Remediation: Exploring new heights of thermal imaging, disinfection for coronavirus, restorer's perspective, liability, restoration trends and much more!

Photos courtesy of Bloomfield Construction

Exploring New Heights of Thermal Imaging

Michelle Blevins

March 2, 2020

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Commercial adoption of drones is exploding in today’s high-tech, information-on-demand society. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, there were just over one million drones in the U.S. at the end of 2017.

Rosebrook's Restoration Trends: 2020 Predictions

Part two of an annual series on current industry trends.

Phillip Rosebrook

February 25, 2020

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The disaster restoration industry is moving quickly; many new players and influences are driving changes in technology, labor force, program work, and more.

Case Study: Anticipating Curve Balls in Remediation

Remediating a large loss during a deep freeze.

Josh Solloway

March 13, 2020

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This winter of 2019 was viciously cold in the Midwest. Areas like Chicago were in a deep freeze and the center of national news. Other traditionally cold areas such as New England experienced a generally light winter, except for one bitter week in January.

What is My Liability Under My Mold Remediation Contract

A review of your personal and professional obligations.

Julie Hurst

March 6, 2020

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Let’s talk contracts. To what degree do you guarantee and warranty mold remediation? How do you balance your services with your legal (and moral) obligations regarding mold clean up? A look at your contract terms should match up to your verbal promises made to the client. So where are you?

Restorer's Perspective: Software is a Tool

Lisa Lavender, M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.

March 8, 2020

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In the early 2000s, when I was just beginning my career as a restorer, I recall the buzz about the “cloud”. I am by no stretch a “computer geek” but it sounded like something exciting. Wanting to constantly employ the latest technology in all aspects of the business, I ran around the office declaring that we needed a cloud (totally clueless of what that meant).

When Employees Do Their Best Work

Timothy E. Hull CR

March 10, 2020

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One would normally not think of a tailgate party for an NFL football game as an appropriate venue for providing inspiration for sage business advice. However, when you bring together some pretty intelligent folks, good food, and a few high-octane beverages, you never know where a conversation might go.

The Importance of Containment in Abrasive Blasting

Brian Waple

March 2, 2020

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Abrasive blasting is a widely used method for removing surface contaminants, encompassing a variety of abrasive blasting medias from highly abrasive (e.g., garnet) to moderately abrasive (e.g., crushed glass) to non-destructive abrasive (e.g., baking soda).

Disinfection for Coronavirus

Thomas Licker CBRM, CEIC

March 2, 2020

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We have to filter through the fog as so much misinformation is put out to market to sell chemicals, disinfectants, and masks. Plus, there is an overwhelming flood of advice on dealing with the novel coronavirus.

Restoration Advocacy Report: March 2020

Edward H. Cross, Esq., "The Restoration Lawyer"

March 4, 2020

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The RIA’s Advocacy and Government Affairs (AGA) Committee was conceived to unify the restoration industry around a set of common goals, to advocate for the best interests of restorers, and to achieve a fair and level playing field, both legally and financially, with insurers and their partners.

IICRC News March 2020: Preparing for Flood Season

March 10, 2020

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Spring is on its way bringing warmer temperatures, heavy rains and runoffs from melted snow. If you’re not certified, obtain a Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT) certification to better understand water damage and techniques for drying.

Build Processes: Make More Money; Get Home Sooner

Entrepreneurs are notorious for starting a business, jumping in with both feet. We love that about the entrepreneurial spirit. But it also creates pain points around growth. Entrepreneurs start their business then suddenly try to build the airplane in the air. Business is happening; growth starts to occur; they need to add people but can’t; instead, they do it themselves. If they only had better-defined processes, and tasks; they could hand much of this over to others - BINGO the good life!

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Cover Story

Exploring New Heights of Thermal Imaging

Features

Rosebrook's Restoration Trends: 2020 Predictions

Case Study: Anticipating Curve Balls in Remediation

What is My Liability Under My Mold Remediation Contract

Restorer's Perspective: Software is a Tool

When Employees Do Their Best Work

The Importance of Containment in Abrasive Blasting

Disinfection for Coronavirus

News

Restoration Advocacy Report: March 2020

IICRC News March 2020: Preparing for Flood Season

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2020 March