For the first time the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) is offering its Prerequisite Week in Canada! Join RIA Sept. 12-16 in Mississauga, Ontario to learn from thought leaders in the industry on key topics impacting your business today. Considered the premiere certifications within the damage repair industry, the RIA offers advanced certifications for committed restorers looking to take their career to a higher level of professionalism. If you are a restorer looking to achieve the Certified Restorer (CR) or Water Loss Specialist (WLS) advance certifications you must attend each of these courses.
 
The Contents Science and Theory course, a prerequisite for the CR certification is excellent training for those who want to learn more about this specialized area of restoration and is applicable to anything the restoration professional may encounter dealing with the science of how to restore personal property damaged due to fire, smoke, flood or disaster.
 
The Building Science, and Project and Risk Management courses are a prerequisite for both the CR and WLS. The Building Science course will focus on the effects of water on: drywall, insulation, concrete, wood, masonry and steel framing, while the Project and Risk Management course will focus on understanding the fundamental principles of project management and how to apply them to restoration and damage repair projects.
 
Come for one class, or attend for the full week! Register by August 8, 2016 and save $150 on your registration.