Senate finally passes Sandy relief bill
WASHINGTON — After a month of delay and outrage, the Senate passed a $50 million relief bill to aid states devastated by Superstorm Sandy, according...
IICRC standards available for public review
VANCOUVER, WA — The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announces that the BSR-IICRC S600 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Carpet Installation...
RIA files suit against Thermapure
ROCKVILLE, MD — The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) it has filed suit in Federal Court in the Western District of the state of Washington against...
RSA adds hands-on Xactimate estimating to training offering
BURLINGTON, WA — Restoration Sciences Academy (RSA) has added classes to its schedule for its new three-day, hands-on intermediate estimating course, which prepares students for...
United Services enhances its contents processing
WOOD DALE, IL — United Services by Permaco Inc. has announced that it has enhanced its contents processing by upgrading its electronic inventory capabilities, allowing...
Steamatic ranks 106 in 2013 Entrepreneur Franchise 500
FORT WORTH, TX — Steamatic Inc. was ranked 106 in the 2013 Entrepreneur Franchise 500, an increase on the list of 125 spots from its...
Proper carpet tile care
MUKILTEO, WA — Carpet tiles first became a significant product in the U.S. floor covering industry during the mid-1950s, and by the 1970s, they were...
Colorado reviewing asbestos regulations
DENVER, CO — Colorado's Reg 8, the regulation in place for the monitoring and removal of materials containing asbestos, is under review and undergoing editing...
Sandy flood insurance bill passes the House
WASHINGTON — A $9.7 billion bill to pay flood insurance claims from Hurricane Sandy was passed in the House on Friday with an overwhelming bipartisan...
Powr-Flite adds new product manager
FORT WORTH, TX — Powr-Flite has announced the hiring of Eric Hickman as a product manager, according to a press release. Hickman has nearly 20...
