The IICRC has proudly been an ANSI Accredited Standards Developer since 2005 and has continued to demonstrate its dedication to the Cleaning, Inspection, and Restoration Industries by complying with ANSI’s rigorous auditing processes.

Developed together with medical and industry experts, the AirAnswers system offers the ability to detect a wide spectrum of airborne particulate matter (bioaerosols) with a testing menu that includes allergens, molds, and viruses such as SARS-CoV-2.

The IICRC is pleased to introduce the IICRC Consumer Resources as the latest benefit for certified firms and technicians. These helpful resources were created by the IICRC shareholders and cover industry topics such as carpet, rug, tile and stone, and upholstery. 

EarthSafe Chemical Alternatives has launched a new line of cleaning solutions designed to elevate the safety and sustainability of industrial hygiene as well as complement its EvaClean environmental hygiene solutions.

Based in Foxboro, Mass., Casey is a leading regional distributor of janitorial supplies and equipment to customers in education, healthcare, hospitality and other market segments.

The multi-brand residential and commercial service organization that includes Restoration 1, bluefrog Plumbing + Drain, The Driveway Company and Softroc, has named Sherry Rose its CEO. Rose, who previously was chief operating officer of Stellar, replaces Gary Findley, who transitions to chairman of the board for Stellar.

The all-volunteer board is responsible for oversight and governance in achieving the IICRC’s mission: To establish and advance globally recognized standards and certifications for the inspection, cleaning, restoration, and installation industries. 

"Nonresidential spending decreased in February despite inflationary pressures that should have driven it higher," said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. "True, nonresidential spending is up 6.2% year over year, but given the significance of construction materials inflation, spending has almost certainly declined in real terms."

“Contractors continue to signal that they are searching far and wide for additional workers,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “With more workers reentering the labor market, job openings continue to translate into employment growth. Given elevated backlog and the expectation that demand for services will remain high, according to ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator, construction employment is poised to grow further this year."

Five Star Franchising, a service-based franchise platform company backed by Princeton Equity Group, has announced the addition of both 1-800-Packouts and 1-800-Textiles to its brand. The franchise said the opportunities this will bring to the restoration industry are unmatched.