FEBRUARY 24, 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TOP STORIES ● INSURANCE ● INTERNATIONAL ● ASSOCIATIONS ● RIA CONVENTION

C&R MAGAZINE ● EDUCATION ● NEW MEMBERS ● MEMBER RENEWALS

Contractors fined for violating lead paint rule

Indoor Environment Connections

A subcontractor hired to perform a window renovation project at a school in Kittery, Maine, and the general contractor hired to oversee the renovation of the school will pay fines as part of two settlements with EPA. James J. Welch & Co., Inc., of Salem, Mass., will pay a penalty of $3,565, while New Hampshire Plate Glass Corp. of Portsmouth, N.H., will pay a fine of $10,890 for allegedly violating EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule. JJ Welch was the primary contractor and NH Glass was hired as a subcontractor.

Restoration Industry Legal Fund Silent Auction to be held at RIA Convention

The RILF will be holding an silent auction at the RIA Convention in Orlando, Fla., where attendees will have an opportunity to bid on equipment, electronics, vacations and more to raise funds for the lawsuit against Thermapure. Donations are still being accepted. Contact Gina Valerio for details or visit the donation page for more details and to make your donation today.

RIA releases asbestos fact sheets

RIA recently released two versions of a fact sheet addressing asbestos issues restoration contractors may encounter in the course of their restoration projects. The comprehensive version addresses asbestos-containing materials, health issues, regulations, classes of asbestos work, hazard communication, training, control measures and resources. The abridged version covers health issues, regulations and some training information. Both may be downloaded for free from the RIA website, www.restorationindustry.org through the RIA Store.

INSURANCE

What happened to the Hurricane Sandy funds?

NJ.com

Millions of dollars in federal housing aid designated for Hurricane Sandy victims went to projects far removed from the areas most affected by the storm, a new analysis shows.

+ Warning Signs: Managing High-Risk Employees to Reduce the Potential for Workplace Violence

+ 9 Tips for Mentoring Next-Generation Leaders

+ Fundamentals of Effective Communication, Pt. 2

+ ISSA Clean Standard: K-12

+ 5 Questions With Larry Thomas

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Storm with 106-mph gusts hits flooded Britain

Idaho State Journal

Britain's weather service says it sees the tentacles of climate change in a spate of storms and floods battering the country, but has stopped short of saying that global warming directly caused the extreme conditions.

ASSOCIATION NEWS

ASHRAE/IES energy standard gains 30 percent savings over 2004 standard
The requirements of the 2013 revision of an energy standard recently published by ASHRAE and IES will result in buildings achieving 6-8% more efficiency than buildings built to the 2010 standard. ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2013, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, provides minimum requirements for the energy-efficient design of buildings except low-rise residential buildings.

ACCA publishes technical bulletin on ANSI/ASHRAE 62.2

ACCA has published a new Technical Bulletin entitled "Ensuring ASHRAE 62.2-2013 Ventilation Compliance for Residential Structures."

RIA Restoration Council seeks new members

The Restoration Council is accepting applications from qualified RIA members interested in influencing the direction of the restoration industry at large through presentations of industry-specific technical and business educational programs via the RIA convention, industry seminars, training courses, and publications.

Requirements:

RIA member owners and senior managers
7 + years industry experience in one or more service lines of emergency services, mitigation, and reconstruction
Satisfactory completion of multiple industry technical training courses
Advanced industry designations are a plus
References

Restoration Council participation requires 8-10 hours monthly, and the Council meets periodically throughout the year via conference call and at the RIA Convention. Members are responsible for personal travel expenses. Email Valorie Peduto for more details.

RIA CONVENTION UPDATE

Annual Awards Banquet

The RIA Awards Banquet will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2014 to highlight the accomplishments of RIA's certificants who have attained their certifications, honor those who have given countless hours of service to the organization, and recognize volunteers and individuals who have demonstrated excellence in their field. Awards presented include the Phoenix Awards for Innovation in Restoration and Reconstruction, service awards, the Martin L. King Award, the Golden Quill Award and the Advanced Certification Induction Ceremony. An additional ticket must be purchased for this event.

Registration rates for the International Restoration Convention & Industry Expo go up $100 on April 1, so don't get fooled into paying more. Full registration includes education sessions, access to the exhibition hall, the opening Pool Party Networking Reception courtesy of Sunbelt Rentals, and some meals.

EDUCATION

RIA Certified Restorer Curriculum Available for Open Industry Review

RIA Certified Restorer Curriculum is now available for an Open Industry Review. The CR Curriculum document features four major domains of knowledge: leadership, management, scientific and technical, which will be needed by the 21^st Century Certified Restorer (CR) in order to show competency in the field. The Curriculum encompasses fire and smoke, water, environmental issues, contents restoration and leadership. The RIA CR Curriculum is the first document of its kind created within the restoration industry and will be the basis for industry educators to create specialized courses of study specific to the Certified Restorer.

The Open Industry Review will run from February 17, 2014 through March 17, 2014. Those interested in participating can email chereth@restorationindustry.org to obtain the appropriate documents to begin the review process.

WEBINAR: Sub-Contractors: Wage and Overtime Responsibilities

Wednesday, Mar 12, 2014: 1 pm- 2 pm ET/12 noon-1 p.m. CT/11 a.m.-12 noon MT/10 a.m.-11 a.m. PT

Presenter: Joel Greenwald, Esq., Greenwald Doherty, LLC

Price: RIA Mbrs: $25 Non-Mbrs: $55

Independent contractor vs. employee - not knowing the difference could cost you! This RIA one-hour webinar will explain in detail the legal distinctions between an employee and an independent contractor. Misclassifying employees as independent contractors may have devastating financial effects and Greenwald will identify ways to avoid the expensive pitfalls. This RIA webinar awarded one continuing education contact hour by RIA.

NEW MEMBERS

Please join us in welcoming our newest members:

Belfor - Allentown - Allentown, PA

Lang Enterprises - Tucker, GA

R & E Cleaning and Restoration - Bluffdale, UT

MEMBER RENEWALS

We thank the following members for their continued support of the Restoration Industry Association:

Aeroscopic Environmental, Inc. - Glendale, CA (Member Since 01/1994)

American Technologies, Inc - Tucson - Tucson, AZ (Member Since 09/2010)

American Technologies, Inc. - Chicago - Naperville,IL (Member Since 12/2009)

American Technologies, Inc. - Corp HQ - Orange, CA (Member Since 01/2002)

American Technologies, Inc. - Dallas - Grand Prarie, TX (Member Since 02/2012)

American Technologies, Inc. - Las Vegas - Las Vegas, NV (Member Since12/2009)

American Technologies, Inc. - Los Angeles - Chatsworth, CA (Member Since 12/2009)

American Technologies, Inc. - New England - Salem, NH (Member Since 02/2012)

American Technologies, Inc. - Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ (Member Since 12/2009)

American Technologies, Inc. - Riverside - Riverside, CA (Member Since 12/2009)

American Technologies, Inc. - Sacramento - Sacramento, CA (Member Since 12/2009)

American Technologies, Inc. - San Diego - San Diego, CA (Member Since 12/2009)

American Technologies, Inc. - San Francisco - Hayward, CA (Member Since12/2009)

American Technologies, Inc. - San Jose - San Jose, CA (Member Since 12/2009)

Carolina Restoration Services of North Carolina, Inc - Cary, NC (Member Since 04/2007)

Dean Mitchell Restoration - Riviera Beach, FL (Member Since 04/2013)

Demolition and Asbestos Removal Inc. - Greensboro, NC (Member Since 03/2012)

Disaster Plus - Mount Pleasant, SC (Member Since 02/1994)

Drizair - Hermit Park, Townsville QLD (Member Since 03/2007)

DRS - Denver, NC (Member Since 04/2013)

Emergency Service Restoration/IRR/Restoration Rentals - Redondo Beach, CA (Member Since 03/1995)

Emergency Services & Reconstruction - Orlando, FL (Member Since 03/1994)

First General Services - The Restoration Company - Madison, WI (Member Since 02/1991)

First General Services, Ltd. - Halifax - Dartmouth, NS (Member Since 02/1996)

FRSTeam - Hayward, CA (Member Since 03/1995)

Genesis Construction, Inc. - Schaumburg, IL (Member Since 03/1996)

Hill Chris - Orland, CA (Member Since 03/2013)

J. Benson Construction - St. Louis Park, MN (Member Since 02/2009)

Jenkins Restorations - HQ - Sterling, VA (Member Since 01/2009)

Just Right Cleaning and Construction, Inc. (JRCC) - Moses Lake, WA (Member Since 03/1995)

MGM Restoration Inc - Troy, MI (Member Since 01/2012)

Midwest Restoration Services Batavia, IL (Member Since 01/2009)

Mountain Pride Cleaners - Breckenridge, CO (Member Since 03/1995)

Quick-Dry Flood Services - San Marcos, CA (Member Since 03/1994)

Steamatic, Inc. - Ft. Worth, TX (Member Since 09/1988)

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