Wednesday, November 30, 2016

ISSA Foundation Scholarship Opportunities Available

ISSA Foundation Scholarship Opportunities AvailableDid you know the ISSA Foundation provides more than 60 scholarships totaling more than US$170,000 each year? All employees of ISSA-member companies and their family members are eligible... Read more

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BRAVO! Names Susan Justice Business Development Director

BRAVO! Names Susan Justice Business Development DirectorBRAVO! Group Services Inc., a CIMS-GB-certified organization, has appointed Susan Justice director of business development. Justice has more than 25 years of management experience. She... Read more

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Brightwell Dispensers Expands Operations in Germany

Brightwell Dispensers Inc. has opened a new facility in Heppenheim, Germany. The property will serve as an administrative and distribution center for Brightwell’s recently formed German... Read more

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TC Facilities Management Secures Deal With RS Components

TC Facilities Management has been awarded an integrated facilities management contract with British electronic components supplier RS Components. The deal calls for TC Facilities Management to... Read more

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Cleaners at Chicago Airport Strike

Hundreds of airport workers, including airport custodians and airplane cabin cleaners, went on strike Tuesday at O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, IL. The non-unionized workers, who are... Read more

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Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Researchers Invent New Soap Molecule

Researchers from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN, have invented a new soap molecule made from renewable resources. The molecule could possibly produce soaps manufactured from... Read more

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Mitie Secures Contract With Scottish Police

Mitie Secures Contract With Scottish PoliceMitie Group PLC has been awarded a US$65.5 million facilities management contract with the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Services (SFRS). The five-year deal... Read more

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Veritiv Opens New Operations Center

Veritiv Corp. has opened a new operations center in Fairfield, OH. Veritiv’s 72,000-square-foot facility, located in suburban Cincinnati, OH, houses more than 400 employees from the... Read more

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Monday, November 28, 2016

Federal Court Delays Revised Overtime Rules

Judge Amos L. Mazzant of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has issued a temporary nationwide injunction on the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final revisions to the... Read more

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Impact Products Names 2016 Sales Award Winners

Impact Products Names 2016 Sales Award WinnersImpact Products LLC recently honored its 2016 sales award winners as part of the company’s national sales meeting in Chicago, IL. Joe Semler of Peerless Marketing was named... Read more

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New Crystal Restoration Welcomes Lisa Kane to Marketing Team

Kane will be responsible for marketing and development of new business to personal lines and commercial lines insurance professionals.

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The Importance of Technology in a CAT Loss

In May 2016, the massive Fort McMurray wildfire that forced more than 80,000 people from their homes was dubbed the costliest disaster for insurers in Canadian history.  With tens of thousands of personal, commercial and auto claims, the devastation took months to document and the re-build will be underway for some time to come.



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ACI Names Hockstad President

American Cleaning Institute (ACI) has appointed Melissa Hockstad president and CEO, effective January 1, 2017. Hockstad joins ACI from the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers trade... Read more

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2016 RIA Certified Restorer Prep Course Signifies "End of an Era"

Changes to the CR program are the first since the designation was first conceived by the late Martin L. King, CR, ASA in 1980.

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Bunzl Purchases Two European Distributors

Bunzl plc, parent company of Bunzl Cleaning & Hygiene Supplies, has expanded its global footprint with the acquisition of two European companies. In two separate transactions, Bunzl acquired... Read more

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Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Cintas Unveils America's Top Restroom

Cintas Unveils America's Top RestroomCintas Corp. has named Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s public restrooms in Minneapolis, MN, the winner of its 15th annual America's Best Restroom Award. The airport’s... Read more

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OSHA Issues Final Rule on Walking-Working Surfaces Standards

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a final rule on walking-working surfaces standards specific to slip, trip, and fall... Read more

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ARCSI Announces Community Service Award Winner

ARCSI Announces Community Service Award WinnerMaid Bright has been named the recipient of the Association of Residential Cleaning Services International’s (ARCSI) 2016 Teresa Ward Community Service Award. ARCSI’s inaugural award... Read more

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ISS Acquires EVANTEC

ISS Acquires EVANTECISS has acquired Aschheim, Germany-based building and technical services provider EVANTEC GmbH. ISS’s purchase increases the company’s service offerings and geographical footprint. The... Read more

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Registration Open for Insights 2017 Conference

The event will bring together industry specialists and feature some of today’s most innovative training courses, world-class speakers and valuable networking opportunities.

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Peartree Cleaning Services Adds David Ford

Peartree Cleaning Services LTD has appointed David Ford non-executive director. Ford has more than three decades of management experience, having previously served as a chief executive with GBM... Read more

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Tuesday, November 22, 2016

3 Keys to Successfully Approaching New Clients Through Email

Email is a gatekeeper, and composing a good introduction can help break down barriers.

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Listeria Fears Prompt Hummus Recall

Sabra Dipping Company LLC has issued a voluntary recall for more than 50 varieties of its hummus products due to the risk of listeria. Sabra issued the voluntary recall after routine testing... Read more

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Brady Industries Opens Three New Branches

Brady Industries Opens Three New BranchesBrady Industries Inc. has opened new branch offices in three states: Arizona, California, and Maryland. Brady’s new Flagstaff, AZ, office is the company’s third branch in the... Read more

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Johnson Control Teams With Pro Football Hall of Fame

Johnson Control Teams With Pro Football Hall of FameJohnson Controls Inc. has entered into a strategic marketing partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH. The deal calls for Johnson Controls to serve as the Official Smart City... Read more

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Veritiv Launches Community Engagement Program

Veritiv Corp. has announced a new internal community engagement and philanthropy initiative, Veritiv Connects. Veritiv’s new initiative will focus corporate donations and employee... Read more

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Nilfisk Partners With Carnegie Robotics

Nilfisk has entered into a strategic alliance with international robotics firm Carnegie Robotics LLC. The agreement calls for the two companies to collaborate on the development and... Read more

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Coach's Corner: The Best Test Series - Pushed by the Competition | Episode 13

Whether you are a leader in your area, or somewhere in the middle, there is certainly something you can learn from your competitors!

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Ask Annissa: Who is Responsible to Pay the Bill - Carrier or Homeowner?

Who is ultimately liable to pay you for the restoration work you do - the insurance company or the insured?

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Monday, November 21, 2016

IEHA Announces 2017 Certification Program

IEHA Announces 2017 Certification ProgramIEHA has announced the details for its traveling professional education credentialing program (PECP), the 2017 Certification Road Show. As part of the educational program, IEHA will host two-day... Read more

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Vectair Systems Announces Valentino Achievement Award Winner

Vectair Systems Announces Valentino Achievement Award WinnerVectair Systems Inc. presented Mary Blevins, the company’s sales and marketing coordinator, with its 2016 Thomas W. Valentino Achievement Award last month during ISSA/INTERCLEAN® North... Read more

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APC Filtration to Expand Manufacturing Capabilities

APC Filtration Inc. announced the company will open a new filter manufacturing and testing facility in Brantford, Canada, in April 2017. In addition, APC Filtration will relocate its Ancaster,... Read more

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Waxie Included in List of Top San Diego Workplaces

Waxie Included in List of Top San Diego WorkplacesWaxie Sanitary Supply has been named one of the top 45 workplaces in the San Diego, CA, metro area for 2016 by The San Diego Union-Tribune. The annual index, which is based on a Workplace Dynamics... Read more

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Sunday, November 20, 2016

Frustrating Times, or a Time of Opportunity?

As you begin to read this article, you may not believe that this is actually a message of hope for insurance restoration specialists who work so hard to serve the insurance companies and their policyholders.



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Thursday, November 17, 2016

Ask Annissa: Lienholders and Mitigation Checks

When a carrier tells you they are doing something new, and you're unsure if the protocol is accurate, or have questions, here is what you should do!

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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Contents Corner: Ultrasonic Cleaning 101

Ultrasonic cleaning is a very important part of contents restoration. Not only will ultrasonic cleaning increase your productivity as well as your profitability, it will greatly increase the items you will be able to restore and return to their pre-loss condition.



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Solving Your SEO Challenge

SEO is a moving target; having a company dedicated to handling your SEO could be a great benefit.

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Restoration Roundup: Worker's Comp Trends, a New President, New Zealand Earthquake, Asbestos Laws & More | 11.16.16

A new president, a major earthquake in New Zealand, and other recent headlines that impact restorers.

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Pre-Requisite Courses Offered at 2017 RIA Annual Convention

Convention will feature the RIA Project and Risk Management, Contents Science and Theory, and a Mold Remediation Refresher courses.

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RIA Announces Keynote for 2017 International Restoration Convention and Industry Expo

Creator of TRX exercise equipment will be the keynote at the RIA convention, focusing on empowering everyone on their "pursuit to better."

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Restorer's Perspective: Choosing a Moisture Meter

If left unchecked, water intrusion can damage a home or building. It can cause rotted wood, peeling paint, rusted metals, water stains, buckling floors, mold growth, and even pest infestations.



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Monday, November 14, 2016

RIA Puts Focus on Forensics during October Conference

In 2015, some hardworking restoration industry pros decided it was time to launch some more official forensic restoration training within the industry. 



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Inline Distributing Company Welcomes New Director of Marketing

Trock will play a role in strengthening Inline’s visibility in the marketplace and establish programs to enhance the overall customer experience.

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Sunday, November 13, 2016

R&R Q&A: Mark Davis on Restoration Industry Growth, Expansion & Opportunity

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to talk to Mark Davis about his journey of mega growth in the restoration industry leading up to PuroClean acquiring Signal Restoration Services.



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Thursday, November 10, 2016

IICRC News

The IICRC has opened a public review period for its new draft BSR-IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Remediation. The draft S540 Standard is available for public review through Nov. 21.



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Ask Annissa: How to Clean Marijuana Residue Off Walls

As more states legalize marijuana use, are you prepared to remediate the residue and odor?

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Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Is Non-Destructive Cleaning Critical?

In the world of restoration, two of the most difficult jobs are fire and mold remediation. Both of these jobs can be made much simpler and safer by abrasive blasting with baking soda (Sodium Bicarbonate).



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Stick to What Works: Tapes of the Trade

You need the right tools for every restoration and remediation job, and tape is no exception.

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3 Unexpected Benefits of Effective PPE Protocols

By establishing and maintaining PPE protocols, companies can build employee morale, improve customer satisfaction and strengthen overall operational discipline.

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Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Coach's Corner: The Best Test Series - Life-Long Personal Growth | Episode 12

The more you grow, the more your business will grow with it.

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Benefect Community Fund Helps Restorers Give Back to Communities

This is one way our restoration community can come together to meet the needs of our community

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Monday, November 7, 2016

A $20K Vase Broken: Where is Your Insurance Coverage?

Every cleaning and restoration contractor knows there are times where they are working on or around some pretty valuable items.



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New Crystal Restoration Joined Thousands for Annual Support-A-Walk

The three mile walkathon (rain or shine) was on Oct. 2.

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Thursday, November 3, 2016

Stop Dropping the Profits: Gross Profit Harvesting

Standing on a 40-foot stage, perched 25 feet in the air, nailing a rake board on the gable end of a home, I reached into my tool belt to grab more nails.



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THIS FRIDAY at Noon ET: The State of Industry Education and Certification -Part 3 on IAQ Radio

This wraps up IAQ Radio's industry education and certification series.

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Steamatic Announces West and East Coast Expansions

New franchises opening soon in North Central New Jersey and San Pedro and Torrance, Calif.

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Rainbow International Announces Franchisee Rookie & Woman of the Year Winners

Pair from Rainbow International of Abington-Warrington takes home both honors.

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Restoring Success: Ugh ... Millennials

Complaining about Millennials will get us nowhere; however, being organizations and professionals that lead and welcome Millennials to grow, develop, and engage them in our organizations will get us everywhere. 

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Ask Annissa: Get that WOW Client Experience - Every Single Time

There are three things you need to work into every client experience, to wow them every time - and have them sing your praises on your customer testimonials.

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Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Recruiting, Hiring, & Retaining Top Talent in Today’s Restoration Industry

It's time restoration business owner look at attracting, training, and retaining new and current employees in a different way.

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Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Marketing Minute: Be a Problem Solver | Episode 5

It's rarely about the physical water or smoke damage, it's about figuring out how to serve the client.

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