This first of two articles on Chinese Drywall, published in Cleaning & Restoration, June 2010, covers the history and insurance implications of CDW. [More]

Health is a component of the restoration industry and can be a competitive advantage or disadvantage. [More]

Who you select as the multi-professional team of indoor environmental experts will make a dramatic difference in your decisions regarding the planning, risks and costs associated with identifying and remediating corrosive Chinese Drywall. The successful design and implementation of an integrated and well coordinated remediation and reconstruction solution starts day one with your initial response to the observation of corrosion or noticeable odor. [More]

Effective business leadership is easy to talk about but hard to do even in a robust economy. Today, there are new challenges. Does one lead by example or is an individual's leadership ability tied soley to the fact that his signature happens to appear on the weekly paycheck? The possession of ... [More]

Barbara Manis, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Building Health Sciences has been selected as a Keynote Speaker at the RIA 65th Annual Convention & Exhibition in Atlanta, GA from March 23-27, 2010. RIA (formerly ASCR) is the oldest and largest non-profit, professional trade association dedicated t... [More]

Rapid development of effective assessment of Chinese Drywall depends upon the ability to make relatively simple measurements under a variety of conditions. [More]

With Chinese Drywall issues in the early stages of scientific understanding and homeowners demanding immediate answers, we can learn from the handling of similar indoor environmental health issues in the past. Lessons learned both good and bad, from these experiences are important to consider in developing practical, cost-effective solutions in the quickest time frame possible. [More]

Chinese drywall is rapidly emerging as a complex and unprecedented indoor environmental issue lacking obvious solutions. Research is needed to identify and systematically address critical questions as quickly as possible to support an intelligent response and practical solutions. [More]

The developer faces a dilemma if unprepared for a mold emergency. Reactions escalate quickly. Mold is not just a warranty issue but potential groundwork for litigation. A mold related incident gains intensity with a life cycle all its own. Homeowners ask hard questions. Preparation includes unders... [More]

The emergency nature of an owner’s response to occupant complaints attributed to Indoor Environmental and Air Quality conditions, results in the selection of environmental professionals, remediators or trade contractors. [More]