MARCH 14, 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TOP STORIES ● FLOORING ● INSURANCE ● INTERNATIONAL ● COMPANY RELEASES ● RIA CONVENTION

C&R MAGAZINE ● MEMBER RENEWALS

Observer-Reporter, Southwestern Pennsylvania

Rea D. Jones, 59, of Washington, died March 10, 2014, in Monongahela Valley Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in a fall through the roof of a building he was inspecting. In 1981, he started FireDEX of Washington as a franchise, later buying the franchise and becoming a licensee. FireDEX was the first full service restoration company in Western Pennsylvania. He received his Certified Restorer certification in 1989 and CR # 39. Most recently, he was owner of RDJ Consulting LLC and co-owner of Jones and Sons Rentals LLC. To make a donation to the Restoration Industry Legal Fund in Rea's honor, click here.

$900,000 in liens filed after Eastern Building & Restoration walks off jobs

Albany Business Review

More than $900,000 in liens have been filed against property owners that contracted with Eastern Building & Restoration since the Albany, N.Y., company abruptly walked off numerous jobs in early February. The liens were filed on behalf of 28 members of the Northeastern Subcontractors Association on 16 different public and private-sector projects.

Don't forget to vote!

The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) online Board of Directors election is open until March 21, 2014. The primary contact for each RIA member firm is eligible to vote at any time during this period.Election results will be announced at the annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. during the Convention. Questions? Contact membership@restorationindustry.org.

FLOORING

Yarbrough named CRI president

The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) announced that Joe W. Yarbrough has been selected to lead the non-profit carpet industry trade group as president. He will begin his duties March 31, replacing current president Werner Braun, who is retiring. Yarbrough comes to CRI from Mohawk Industries, where he most recently served as senior vice president for advanced manufacturing engineering.

Wood flooring claims to freshen indoor air

Akron Beacon Journal

Lauzon, a hardwood flooring manufacturer based in Papineauville, Quebec, is making a line of flooring called Pure Genius that it says improves indoor air quality. The finish on the flooring contains titanium dioxide, which reacts with light to start a chemical process that destroys molecules of pollutants such as bacteria, viruses and molds. The process transforms those airborne particles into water and carbon dioxide.

INSURANCE

Legislature to tackle Florida insurance

Sarasota Herald-Tribune

Just as Florida's long struggle with rising property insurance costs seemed to be easing after eight years without a hurricane, the federal government stepped in this year and mandated large flood insurance rate increases. State lawmakers responded with a push to expand private flood policy options in Florida.

+ Overworked, Underpaid: Do You Know How to Avoid an Overtime Lawsuit or Audit?

+ Asbestos Guidance for the Restoration Industry, Pt.1

+ Coming to a Chemical Near You

+ International Update

+ 5 Questions With J.D. Powers' Chip Lackey

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

U.K.: Insurers expect $741.1 million flood bill

Business Insurance

The Association of British Insurers said flooding losses from Dec. 23, 2013 to the end of February 2014 may reach �446 million ($741 million), Reuters reported.

Network Group 2014 conference programmed to 'Raise the Sales'

Network Group's 2014 conference is already shaping up to be another action packed, educational, event. It is part two of a well thought through 'trilogy' of annual conferences by this leading restoration service provider network. "We need to integrate into this year's message and let the attendees know we are building off last year's theme 'Evolution', which brutally presented the reality that the market is rapidly changing and businesses that fail to restructure risk going the way of the dinosaur," explained Network Group director, Ashley Easterby.

RIA CONVENTION UPDATE

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. Since the Orlando Marriott World Center is sold out for April 8th, RIA has identified several additional hotel options just a short distance from the World Center:

Marriott Village - 3 miles from World Center

http://www.marriottvillage.com/

(includes a Fairfield Inn, Courtyard and Springhill Suites)

8601 Vineland Ave Orlando, Florida

Phone: 407-938-9001

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.

SILENT AUCTION QUESTION OF THE DAY:

Q: What do a HEPA air scrubber, an autographed Elvis record, a weekend getaway, a signed Wayne Gretzky Jersey, a spa day for two, and a first edition Hemmingway all have in common?

A: They all make FABULOUS donations to the Silent Auction to benefit the Restoration Industry Legal Fund!

Please consider making a donation today - a commitment form and more information can be found at bit.ly/RILFDONATION. Don't have anything to donate? Consider a cash donation, and we'll purchase something on your behalf. Every bit counts in this most important fight, and we can't do it without you. Please make your commitment today, or pass the link along to someone who can.

COMPANY RELEASES

New business development advisor joins Violand

Mickey Lee, WLS, CSDS, is joining the Violand Management team of Business Development Advisors, working with clients by implementing action plans involving goals and strategies to improve performance and profits through advanced, customized business solutions. Lee has over 30 years of experience in operations, management, training, consulting, and writing services in the fields of property damage restoration, psychrometrics, drying science, mold remediation, and structural drying.

MEMBER RENEWALS

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

1-800 BOARDUP, Inc. - St. Louis, MO (Member Since 06/2010)

All-Clean, USA - Jonesboro, AR (Member Since 03/2001)

ARC, LLC - Mesa, AZ (Member Since 03/2009)

Bartwood Construction, Inc. - Fountain Valley, CA (Member Since 03/2009)

Blaze Restoration, Inc. - Moline, IL (Member Since 03/1997)

Emercon Construction, Inc. - Anaheim, CA (Member Since 03/1995)

Ideal Restoration, Inc. - San Francisco, CA (Member Since 03/2012)

More Floods, Inc. - Lenexa, KS (Member Since 05/2005)

Oklahoma Disaster Restoration & Cleaning Specialists - Tulsa, OK (Member Since 05/1990)

Platinum Restoration, Inc. - Fairfield, OH (Member Since 03/2003)

Rainbow International of North Central Ohio - Loudonville, OH (Member Since 04/2012)

RespondPlus Disaster Restoration - Mississauga, ON (Member Since 03/2008)

Servpro of Peoria - Pekin, IL (Member Since 03/2013)

TekCollect - Columbus, OH (Member Since 02/2012)

Total Restoration Services, Inc. - Kelowna, BC (Member Since 04/2003)

Unlimited Restoration Inc. - Corp. HQ - Pottstown, PA (Member Since 04/1995)

Unlimited Restoration Inc. - Tampa - Tampa, FL (Member Since 04/2012)

Unlimited Restoration, Inc. - Atlanta - Loganville, GA (Member Since 11/2009)

Unlimited Restoration, Inc. - Baltimore - Baltimore, MD (Member Since 11/2009)

Unlimited Restoration, Inc. - Houston - Houston, TX (Member Since 11/2009)

Winmar - Burlington/Hamilton/Milton - Stoney Creek, ON (Member Since 02/2013)

Winmar - Red Deer - Red Deer, AB (Member Since 03/2013)

Winmar Fraser Valley - Chilliwack, BC (Member Since 04/2012)

Wm. W. Meyer & Sons, Inc. - Libertyville, IL (Member Since 03/2012)

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