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August 2020 Restoration & Remediation cover

2020 August

Check out the August 2020 edition of Restoration & Remediation featuring dioxins, the most hazardous substance in structure fire environments, emotional intelligence, COVID-19 decontamination, equipment tracking, asbestos abatement and much more!
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Dioxins: The Most Hazardous Substance in Structure Fire Environments | Part 1

Briana C. Scott
Briana C. Scott
Sean Scott
Sean M. Scott
August 5, 2020
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In the fire restoration industry today, very little attention is given to the toxicity of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), heavy metals, or the composition of particulate matter and smoke residues.


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asbestos abatement

Asbestos Abatement Techniques Were Key to the Mold Remediation Industry; Now Mold Technology May Return the Favor

Michael A. Pinto
Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS
August 11, 2020
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Although there are some substantive differences during execution of the work, there is no denying that many of the core concepts integrated into the current standard of care for mold remediation come from the asbestos abatement industry.


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Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence: One of the Keys to a Healthy Company Culture, Part IV

Tom Cline
August 1, 2020
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Each of the attributes we’ve covered in this series on Emotional Intelligence (EQ) builds on the others. That is certainly the case with this fourth and final installment where we cover the element of Relationship Management. 


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Restoring Success

#MOGA: Make On-Call Great Again

Lisa Lavender
Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R.
Pete Marrero
March 5, 2020
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A career in restoration demands a commitment to the customers call in need of action, 24/7. Let’s make it great again.
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Effective Equipment Tracking for Restoration Companies

Todd Penny
July 27, 2020
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Fires, floods, and landslides are devastating. After taking all possible measures to get people through these disasters safely, the next step is to assess the physical damage to properties.  A fast and professional response in these situations is J&M Keystone’s specialty.


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ServiceMaster Franchise Pivots Business with COVID-19 Specialty Cleaning

June 3, 2020
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Husband and wife team change business operations to adapt to pandemic.
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Coronavirus Coverage

COVID-19 Decontamination: Cleaning, Disinfection, and Post-Cleaning Assessment

John Downey
July 24, 2020
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The Cleaning Industry Research Institute (CIRI) was founded to communicate science-based technical information and peer-reviewed research findings about cleaning and restoration of the indoor environment. 


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