As will be explained in greater detail, cleaning and restoration professionals are increasingly being faced with the challenge of responding to situations where chemically sensitive individuals are involved.
Mechanic’s liens are unquestionably the most powerful, and most poorly-understood collections weapons available to contractors. But like any weapon, they are dangerous, and can backfire on the unwary and the inexperienced.
Chemical use is commonplace in restoration and remediation projects involving water damage and microbial growth. Disinfectants, antimicrobials and deodorizers are often sold in both ready-to-use and concentrate formulations. They can be extremely effective when used according to their product label.
There’s something about this industry that I truly believe is unique to restorers. It’s difficult for those who have known nothing but restoration to recognize, but for anyone coming in from the “outside,” you feel it as soon as you meet your first fellow restorer.
Strange, how a fire can ignite from the most unlikely source; especially when that source is water related. A condo in an affluent community drew the unlucky straw of being located next to a pump station that ran the lawn sprinkler for six homes.
Restoration, in general, is not for the faint of heart. You can probably think of dozens of situations you’ve been in that would make the “average” person squirm. Snakes in a crawl space? Monster spiders in an attic? Sewage up to your shins? Hoards of trash and biohazardous waste? That list just scratches the surface.
Every entrepreneur whose business has grown to the point where they have people in roles managing others has a few individuals in their organization that are critical for success. These are the rock stars.
In our industry, we face jobsite odor problems almost daily, and no matter how much experience we gain, how much training we get, or how many of these educational articles we read, controlling odors can still be a challenge. So, here’s a quick summary of the various odor control tools at your disposal and some tips and tricks I’ve picked up along the way to help you decide what tools to use and when to use them.
The IICRC Board of Directors recently held elections for its 2018 Executive Committee. Members include Pete Duncanson, chair; Kevin Pearson, chair-elect; Craig Kersemeier, first vice president; Jeff Bishop, second vice president; Steve Moran, treasurer; and Matt Cole, secretary.
Start your spring event season off strong with RIA in 2018. Featuring an array of education sessions focused on current issues and trends facing the restoration industry, plus networking opportunities to connection with your peers, this event is not to be missed!