Monday, July 1, 2013

Meth Lab Decontamination: July 25-26

The Restoration Technical Institute is excited to be hosting a Meth Lab Decontamination course on July 25-26. We have had a lot of interest in this course and a lot of questions. The attached article published by USA Today may answer some of your questions and help you to evaluate if this is a service niche and training program that interests you.

If you are interested in this class or any other courses, please visit our website www.restorationtechnicalinstitute.com or give us a call at 610-926-0223

Friday, June 7, 2013

Building Containment - Mold Remediation and Water Mitigation

Containment is Critical in the Restoration Industry.  We need containment for Mold Remediation and Shrinking the Drying Area during Water Mitigation.  During the repair, reconstruction, and restoration phases of a project, containment systems can be used for dust control and minimizing seondary damage.   

Enjoy the video about how slip fittings can be helpful.  Please share any containment tips that you may have.


Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Remediating and Restoring in the presence of Bird and/or Bat Droppings - Histoplasmosis

Proper Personal Protective wear is imperative to protect against exposure to Histoplasmosis when working in conditions that have bird and/or bat droppings.  The link below from the Center for Disease Control provides a full guide, "Protecting Workers at Risk". 




http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2005-109/

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Are you on LinkedIn or Facebook?

The Restoration Technical Institute is proud to promote their new Company Page on LinkedIn. We invite you to follow our page and encourage followers to provide us with feedback regarding specific content you would find valuable such as pictures, videos, class updates, etc.

The Restoration Technical Institute Group on LinkedIn and our Restoration Technical Institute Page on Facebook are both reliable resources as well. Our Facebook and LinkedIn are great ways to s

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Mold and Microbial Training and Certification is a Must Have

It is important to have the skills and credentials to provide Mold Remediation services.  The IICRC's AMRT class is one of the most respected certifications in the industry. 




http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=fWTsxZkCIy4

Monday, May 13, 2013

Estimating in the World of Insurance Restoration

Last week, we had a great class at the Restoration Technical Institute, Estimatics 101.  We taught the fundamentals of good estimate writing.  Estimate writing is an art.  A solid estimating skill set and technique can be easily adapted to many software programs and platforms. 

How can there be different prices for the same repair?  The following are the main sources of differences in estimates. 

1.  Scope of Work
 A.  Dimensions and Measurements
 B.   Depth of Work
2. Use of Different Software 
    Systems and/or  databases for unit costs
3. Different Grade Selections by Estimator
4. Minimum charges, custom features, unique items. 

Share with us other areas that you find result in differences in estimates. 




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