2014 August

Check out the August 2014 issue featuring articles on asbestos, coming on-budget with your company, hydroxyl generators, starting your projects the right way, and some cool new products.

Restorer’s Perspective: Making the Case for Mold Chemicals

Allpro Restoration Services did 87 attic mold remediation jobs in 2013. By the end of 2014, it expects to complete as many as 200.

August 5, 2014

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There is a bevy of ways to remove mold from property. Gansevoort, New York-based Allpro Restoration Services, a full service restoration business, has dabbled in quite a few of them over the company’s 30-year tenure.

Bats in the Attic: A Case Study

Matt Munitz

August 5, 2014

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Bats can compress their bodies to squeeze through a hole the size of a quarter. Being that older homes often lack retrofitting to assure no gaps are accessible on the outside of the structure, this type of animal infestation – and its subsequent restoration – can be very common.

Cole Stanton

August 29, 2014

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Have you noticed the once clear-cut segments of remediation are blurring? Asbestos contractors are providing mold remediation.

Is Your Company Coming in On-Time and On-Budget?

Les Cunningham

August 6, 2014

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Whether one functions as an owner, estimator, secretary, bookkeeper, accounts receivable person or field technician within the company, each individual needs to know the individual part of the budget that they are each being held responsible for.

What You Need to Know About Hydroxyl Generators

Russ McCubbin

August 6, 2014

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The main benefit of using a true hydroxyl generator is that they are safe to use in occupied areas for deodorization purposes. Insurance companies do not have to cover a homeowner’s hotels or meals.

David J. Dybdahl

October 3, 2014

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Climate change, the politically correct term for “global warming,” is upon us and no matter what side of the fence you sit on regarding its causes and solutions, one thing is certain - it is going to be really good for the restoration business.

Leveraging Mobile Floor Plan-Dimensioning Technology

Contractors can now easily measure and diagram floor plans with an iOS or Android device.

Ryan Johnson

August 30, 2014

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Room measurements, and the digital floor plans created using them, are the critical basis for most well-crafted estimates.

Start Your Projects the Right Way

August 6, 2014

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It’s three months after the completion of a fairly routine water loss, and you are still waiting to get paid.

FLIR Now Offering Free Thermal Imaging Webinars

These webinars are available to anyone who wishes to learn more about the science of thermal imaging

June 18, 2014

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FLIR has announced free thermography webinars through its Infrared Training Center (ITC), according to a press release.

Paul Davis Franchisee Honored as “Woman of Influence”

June 23, 2014

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Meg Boyle, longtime co-owner of Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of Southeast and Fox Valley Wisconsin, has been named a Milwaukee Business Journal Women of Influence winner, according to a press release.

Legend Rewards now Available on Chemspec Purchases

Originally launched in 2009, the Legend Rewards program by May 2014 had grown to include over 8000 participants and more than 75 million points redeemed.

June 10, 2014

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Chemspec customers can now earn Legend Rewards for all their Chemspec purchases, according to a press release.

Business Mentors 6th-Annual Development Summit in Chicago

The Business Development Summit is an annual event that is designed for owners and senior managers of restoration companies and is the premier training and networking event for successful and growing restoration companies from across North America

June 13, 2014

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Business Mentors will hold its 6^th-annual Business Development Summit from JC Restoration in Chicago, IL, from November 5-6.

Updated: Bridgewater Corp has Agreed to be Purchased

The newly formed entity will be owned by affiliates of AEA Investors through its Small Business Fund II (AEA), as well as members of the Aramsco and Bridgewater management teams.

July 15, 2014

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Confluence Group LLC, owner of the Bridgewater family of companies, is pleased to announce it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its business to a newly formed entity which also owns Aramsco, Inc, according to a press release.

RIA, ThermaPure Settle Patent Lawsuit

RIA calls settlement a “win-win.”

July 15, 2014

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The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) and ThermaPure, Inc. have successfully settled a patent lawsuit that RIA began in January 2013.

IICRC Update: August 2014

August 6, 2014

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Check out these IICRC new information and about the upcoming meetings.

RIA Update: Accounting and Financial Management Guidelines Ready for Industry

August 6, 2014

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The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) is committed to improving member businesses through education, networking and training.

Dri-Plan app 3.0 packed with more features

August 6, 2014

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The Dri-Plan mobile app, a project documentation application for the water damage restoration industry, is now available in version 3.0.

QuickSquares: There’s an app for that

August 6, 2014

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EagleView Technologies has launched the QuickSquares mobile app for the iPhone iOS 7.x platform, providing a central place for users to order, receive notifications and review QuickSquares.

Introducing Viking’s new Eco Cam

August 6, 2014

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Viking’s new Eco Cam centrifugal air mover is a low-amp (1.6), single speed, 1/3 horsepower unit capable of achieving 3,000 FPM.

RM85 dehumidifier is lightweight, robust and powerful

August 6, 2014

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The RM85 is the latest in Ebac’s line of rotational molded polyethylene housing dehumidifiers.

A network of rug care specialists

August 6, 2014

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RugForce is a service that links insurance professionals with a means of getting damaged rugs into the hands of the certified and vetted professionals who can clean and restore them.

Disinfectant product is EPA-registered and OSHA-compliant

August 6, 2014

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Sporicidin’s Disinfectant Solution, which is ideal for cleaning and restoration on mold, fire, sewage, air duct cleaning, misting, dust suppression and water jobs.

Introducing SaniJet: A duct sanitizing solution

August 6, 2014

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RamAir has introduced a next-generation duct sanitizing solution in its SaniJet product, which works to coat duct walls thoroughly and evenly, with all of the disinfectant product going where it should be going.

Fluke releases Ti90 and Ti95 with wireless connectivity

August 6, 2014

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Fluke has added to its Fluke Connect system with the Ti90 and Ti95 IR cameras, both of which are now available with wireless connectivity.

New disinfectant kills germs in 3 minutes or less

August 6, 2014

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3M’s new Disinfectant Cleaner RCT Concentrate 40L is a specifically formatted chemical to cut cleaning time while effectively killing bacteria, viruses and fungi.

Restoration & Remediation Magazine

Features

Restorer’s Perspective: Making the Case for Mold Chemicals

Bats in the Attic: A Case Study

A Coatings Compendium: Asbestos Encapsulation

Is Your Company Coming in On-Time and On-Budget?

What You Need to Know About Hydroxyl Generators

The Super Bright Future of Restoration Contracting

Leveraging Mobile Floor Plan-Dimensioning Technology

Start Your Projects the Right Way

News

FLIR Now Offering Free Thermal Imaging Webinars

Paul Davis Franchisee Honored as “Woman of Influence”

Legend Rewards now Available on Chemspec Purchases

Business Mentors 6th-Annual Development Summit in Chicago

Updated: Bridgewater Corp has Agreed to be Purchased

RIA, ThermaPure Settle Patent Lawsuit

IICRC Update: August 2014

RIA Update: Accounting and Financial Management Guidelines Ready for Industry

Products

Dri-Plan app 3.0 packed with more features

QuickSquares: There’s an app for that

Introducing Viking’s new Eco Cam

RM85 dehumidifier is lightweight, robust and powerful

A network of rug care specialists

Disinfectant product is EPA-registered and OSHA-compliant

Introducing SaniJet: A duct sanitizing solution

Fluke releases Ti90 and Ti95 with wireless connectivity

New disinfectant kills germs in 3 minutes or less

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