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.

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/

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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 stay up to date on the latest class offerings in Reading, PA. Feel free to join us in meaningful discussions regarding relevant issues while giving and getting tips.

We welcome you to all of our social media groups/pages and look forward to future discussions.

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

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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Case Study Contest Example

Need help getting started? Check out the example on our website: http://www.restorationtechnicalinstitute.com/Case_Study_Library.html

Water Mitigation Case Study Contest - Win a FREE IICRC Class

Case studies are a great way to learn and allow us to celebrate the successes of our industry. To enter, post in this group, on our Facebook, Blog, or email submissions to steve@restorationtechnicalinstitute.com.

The success may be the scope of the mitigation, the conditions, the saving of a special content, or the minimization of interruption, and more. Enter as many times as you would like, pictures are optional. Please do not use specific client's names or business names.

Submissions will be featured in our new Case Study Library. Entry Deadline is May 31, 2013. The winner will be announced June 3 and win a FREE CLASS (up to $600) for your company.

Follow this outline for your Case Studies:

CONTACT NAME (contact info), COMPANY, TITLE OF CASE STUDY

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF LOSS

IDENTIFY THE CHALLENGE

DESCRIBE THE MITIGATION

DEFINE THE SUCCESS

This Case Study contest features Water Mitigation; other areas of expertise will be featured in future contests.

I am looking forward to learning from your Case Studies and celebrating your successes with you.http://www.restorationtechnicalinstitute.com/