Brandon Burton, a longtime industry advocate, trainer, and standards volunteer, has left his role at Cotality to launch a firm focused on advocating for and representing professionalism in the disaster recovery and mitigation industry. His new firm, Burton Indoor Environmental Consulting (BIEC), has officially launched full-time operations. Burton brings more than 30 years in the […]
New education initiative equips ISSA members with practical skills to navigate smart building technologies and enhance operations in a rapidly digitizing built environment. ISSA, The Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, today announced a new collaboration with Smart Building Bootcamp, a specialist education provider focused on smart buildings, digital real estate, and emerging technologies in the […]
Senators Richard Blumenthal (CT-D), Joni Ernst (IA-R), Tim Sheehy (MT-R), Mazie Hirono (HI-D), and Congressman Jimmy Panetta announced the introduction of a new, bi-partisan measure that looks to address dampness and mold in military housing, specifically naming the IICRC’s standards and certifications. The Military Occupancy Living Defense (MOLD) Act proposes comprehensive reforms to address mold […]
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) will host its 4th Annual Flooring Education Symposium at the Dalton Convention Center in Dalton, Georgia, bringing together industry professionals for expert-led education, networking, and hands-on learning. The three-day event will kick off with two full days of symposium sessions on October 19–20 (8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST), followed […]
Seasoned operations and franchising executive to lead company’s next phase of growth and nationwide expansion Voda Cleaning & Restoration, one of the nation’s fastest-growing home services brands, has named Laura Butcaris as its new president. In her new role, Butcaris will oversee national account initiatives, franchise support, operational alignment and growth efforts across the company’s […]
The Airbotx 390X was just selected as winner of the 2026 CleanLink Reader Choice Award for Product of the Year in the Health & Wellness category. This award recognizes the top products in the industry with votes that came directly from industry professionals, and reflects the quality, innovation, and impact of the winning products. For […]
The MidSouth Cleaning and Restoration Association (MCRA) proudly announces its upcoming Building Moisture Inspection (BMI) Certification Course. This 3-day IICRC accredited course is designed to equip cleaning and restoration professionals with critical skills related to building science and moisture dynamics. Featuring a comprehensive curriculum, the BMI course provides a deeper understanding of how water impacts […]
ISSA, The Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, and the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors (NORMI™) have signed a renewed and expanded alliance agreement. The agreement takes effect immediately and builds on a formal partnership that began in 2018. The two organizations share a common goal: healthy indoor environments need both professional cleaning and proper […]
ServiceForge, the 24/7 live answering and customer service platform built for skilled trades and home service businesses, announces a significant achievement in its ongoing sustainability drive: the company has now planted more than two million trees worldwide, a milestone reached in time for Earth Day 2026. Each month, ServiceForge plants one tree for every employee and […]
Empower Brands, a franchisor of home and business services brands, is reinforcing its leadership team with a series of strategic appointments and promotions over the last six months, positioning the company for continued growth in 2026. Following a record-setting 2025, in which the company achieved significant expansion across its portfolio, with multiple brands earning national […]
