Seven strategies for reducing asthma triggers
VANCOUVER, WA — As the most common chronic disease, asthma affects more than 35 million people, including six million children, causing more than two million...
Federal flood insurance rates set to increase
BOSTON — Due to legislation passed in 2012 to make the federal flood insurance program more financially secure, many waterfront homeowners and others who live...
Hurricane Sandy-inspired bill now law
NEWARK, NJ — A new state law will now require New Jersey home insurers to provide policyholders with a one-page description of what they are,...
RIA announces 2013 officers and board
ROCKVILLE, MD — The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) introduced its executive committee and board of directors at the 68th Annual Leadership Summit and Industry Expo...
Oreck files for bankruptcy
NASHVILLE — Oreck Corporation, the Nashville-based manufacturer of upright vacuums and other cleaning products, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and is looking for...
Sandia Products hires chief operating officer
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA — Stephen Hanig has been hired as the new chief operating officer (COO) of Mercury Floor Machines, Sandia Products and Ultimate Solutions,...
Industry innovator sees critical issue with new S500
ATLANTA — On March 29, 2013 the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announced that the revised draft of the S500 became available...
Larry Holder wins Martin L. King Award
ROCKVILLE, MD — The Restoration Industry Association (RIA), presented its highest individual industry honor, the Martin L. King Award, to Larry Holder, CR, of BELFOR...
Chemspec celebrates 45th anniversary
BURLINGTON, WA — 2013 marks the 45th anniversary of Chemspec, one of the leading innovators in carpet, upholstery and hard surface cleaning products, according to...
RIA releases position on Florida HB 909
ROCKVILLE, MD — The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) has announced its position on Florida House Bill 909, which addresses the practice of Assignment of Benefits...
