Quick Response, the Capital Region’s leading remediation company, today announced the launch of Response Plus, a proactive preparedness program designed to help commercial property owners, facility leaders, and building operators reduce uncertainty, minimize risk, and respond more effectively when disaster strikes. Built to address the reality that water and fire events are not a matter of […]
The Emmy®-nominated weekly series Hearts of Heroes, showcasing first responders and everyday heroes, returns next month for its eighth season with a new host – award-winning actress, New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur, Brooke Shields. Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) today announced that the eighth season of Hearts of Heroes, produced in an exclusive partnership with BELFOR Property Restoration, will […]
Neighborly®, a family of global brands dedicated to delivering remarkable experiences for both consumers and franchise owners, today announced the launch of its redesigned Neighborly app, giving homeowners and renters in the U.S. a streamlined way to manage home maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects in one place. Designed to make home maintenance, repairs, and enhancements easier to […]
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 […]
