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What is a Dry Standard and Why Does it Matter?

Using the ‘dry standard’ in water damage response ensures that drying is comprehensive and prevents mold and further structural damage. This guide […]

Why Mold Grows – and How to Prevent It

Mold growth is a persistent and potentially costly threat to facilities that can compromise indoor air quality and lead to serious structural […]

Improving IAQ for FM: Key Facts and How to Mitigate Risks

Good indoor air quality (IAQ) reduces health risks for building occupants, minimizes liability and keeps HVAC systems free from build-up and functioning […]

Four Essential Questions to Guide Water Damage Response

When water damage occurs, there are four questions that sum up the information that must be gathered during the drying process to […]

EP046: Key Strategies for Water Damage Emergencies

Stephanie Skordas from Legend Brands discusses the critical importance of in-house emergency water response capabilities for facility managers. Joined by her colleagues […]

Innovative Solutions to Water Damage Challenges

Water damage brings a variety of challenges that FMs must deal with – from property and asset damage to mold growth and […]

Be Prepared for Leaks and Flooding

FMs must often act as first responders when flooding occurs from plumbing issues, roof leaks, overflows, construction flaws and storms. Solving the […]

Managing Water Damage Emergencies In-house

Everyday leaks and flooding can cause serious problems including building downtime, expensive repairs, and health risks from mold and mildew. By being […]

Drying Guide for Simple Water Damage

Overflowing sinks, plumbing leaks, pipe freeze-ups, and other small water intrusions can often be resolved by in-house facilities staff using equipment stored […]

Complexities of Large Property Losses: Catastrophe Survival Guide

The presentation includes three perspectives for managing the complexities of property damage losses from financial tracking and insurance considerations, facility management concerns […]