The images of the aftermath from a disaster are often what capture our attention, but as the clean-up and restoration begins, a critical part of the process is what you can’t see.

At the beginning of any restoration job, there is generally a feeling of hope, trust and good will that the job will be done correctly and the disaster will be erased.

It’s front page news these days: indoor air quality and health problems caused by mold. Asthma and the allergies mold often triggers are major drivers toward the layman’s understanding of IAQ.

 Stephanie Sears has been appointed as the new executive director for the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA).