In conjunction with our seventh annual campaign celebrating leading women in this male-dominated industry, we asked all six of the past winners, from 2016 through 2021, to answer one question: To what do you attribute your success?
What exactly is bioterrorism and what does it have to do with cleaning and restoration? Bioterrorism expert Dr. George Buck, Jeff Jones of the Microbial Warrior Experience, Jim Thompson of Jim Thompson & Co., and Larry Cooper of Experience events join us for a panel discussion on the role of cleaning and restoration pros in bioterrorism response in this Ask the Expert episode.
On its surface, restoration doesn’t seem synonymous with “soft.” It’s a hard industry that operates in physically and emotionally tough working environments. Restoring a property to pre-loss condition requires a particular set of hard (job-specific) skills and tools. But there is a soft side that, I’d like to argue, carries more weight.
Hiring outside the industry brings fresh ideas to your organization. It is a necessity for overcoming labor shortages and has many other advantages like avoiding the need to overcome bad habits that sometimes come with experience. You have a clean slate to train. So, now what?
The 2022 Experience Conference & Exhibition is taking place April 6-8 at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati. In this episode of Ask the Expert, Larry Cooper offers a sneak peek of the upcoming cleaning and restoration event.
The worldwide cleaning industry association has relaunched its online learning platform as the ISSA Online Learning Center. The platform provides access to workshops and courses for cleaning industry professionals.
Aramsco is hosting its NeXus 2022 conference and trade show March 28-29 at The Mirage in Las Vegas. In this episode of Ask the Expert, Richard Michaelson shares what attendees can expect.
CloroxPro HealthyClean is a new online learning platform that delivers education and training to help ensure cleaning professionals get the knowledge and skills needed to clean for health effectively, efficiently and safely.
The bioremediation training program will take place Feb. 21-25 at the Dewald Academy of Drying in Indianapolis. Participants will leave with certifications including IICRC Crime and Trauma Scene Cleaning Technician, Blood Borne Pathogens Compliant Certificate, and the Certified Forensic Operator designation.
Chuck Boutall, director of training with Restoration Technical Institute, shares four tools every restoration contractor should have in their toolbox – you guessed it – something old, new, borrowed and blue!