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Touchdown! Violand taking 2014 classes to Pro Football Hall of Fame

Participants at both the March 13-14 and September 11-12 programs in 2014 will receive free entrance into the Hall immediately following the first day of class

October 7, 2013

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Violand Management will conduct its two-day professional restoration estimating training programs in March and September at the brand new Event Center inside the Pro Football Hall of Fame, according to a press release.

Restoration Drying with Heat: Part I

Everyone dries with heat because water requires a substantial amount of heat (energy) to change from a liquid to a vapor

Larry Carlson Mike Steffes

October 1, 2013

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Some restorers are afraid to even utter the word “heat.” This article is aimed to help restoration professionals have a better understanding of heat, its consequences and its applications in restoration drying.

Restoring Power to Post-Superstorm Sandy New Jersey

Sandy impacted two locations – Union Beach and Toms River – of a state power company, leaving between one and five feet of water throughout their two buildings

Will Southcombe

October 1, 2013

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On October 29, 2012, Superstorm Sandy made landfall in New Jersey, bringing a devastating storm surge to the region.

What is the Right Mix of Business?

Three incidences of what happened to three of my clients and how they responded to a loss of volume

Les Cunningham

October 1, 2013

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What percent of business can you afford to lose? The typical answer is that you cannot afford to lose any of your volume without a major shock to both you and your business.

Cape Islands “surfs for a cause”

October 1, 2013

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New Jersey-based Cape Islands Building and Restoration was the presenting sponsor for the 13th annual Surf for a Cause event on September 7 in Margate, NJ.

IICRC: On Standards, New Mission Statement, NFSI Partnership and More

The IICRC’s Mold Removal Specialist (MRS) certification exam is now accepted for applicants seeking mold remediation licensure in the state of Florida

Tom Hill

October 1, 2013

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IICRC S520-2008 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation The IICRC is in the process of revising the IICRC S520-2008 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation.

Enter Your “Nasty” Photos for Chance at Interlink Supply Shopping Spree

Submissions must be entered by October 31.

October 1, 2013

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Restoration jobs have the potential to get pretty disgusting.

The 2013 R&R Market Trends Study

We targeted 5,626 active, qualified Restoration & Remediation subscribers to help with this study

Eric Fish

September 3, 2013

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What are the current and future expected usage and purchase of restoration and remediation tools and equipment? How are products sourced and what’s the extent of online purchasing? What is the importance of product attributes during purchase decision making?

A Two-Step Solution to Managing the Risk of Subcontractors

As I look back on 10 years worth of loss records on the restoration firms we insure, more than 90% of the reported claims involve a subcontractor

David J. Dybdahl

September 3, 2013

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Hiring subcontractors in the restoration business is a way of life. Very few owners of restoration firms appreciate how risky subcontractors can be or how easily this risk can be reduced.