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HBIA Provides Advanced Technologies and Solutions
For Healthy Building Restoration and Reconstruction
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The Healthy Building Institute of America (HBIA) provides environmental solutions and support services for the restoration and reconstruction of flood damaged properties.
HBIA Director of Environmental Health and Safety, Randall Peterson, says “HBIA will play a significant role in helping resolve and prevent environmental health issues during the restoration and reconstruction of water damaged properties”.
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Hurricane Katrina and resulting flood waters across the Gulf Coast have created one of the largest environmental disasters in U.S. history. Over 90,000 square miles were devastated by high winds, flooding and debris.
The vast scope of Katrina's destruction has posed environmental challenges for properties that encountered even minor damage. The resulting bacteria from dead and decomposing animals and humans, combined with raw sewage, fuel and chemicals have created a virtual toxic wasteland.
While it may still be several weeks before a full assessment of the damage can be completed, most of the wood framed homes with severe damage will likely be razed and restoration of steel and concrete buildings will require extensive detoxification, remediation and restoration efforts.
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HBIA learned a valuable lesson from the widespread hurricane damage across Florida in 2004. Property owners, building contractors and restoration companies were ill-prepared for the environmental conditions that arose after the initial wave of destruction.
Indoor mold and bacteria in homes, condos, schools and public buildings created a variety of health problems, legal challenges and new risk factors for property owners, as well as restoration and reconstruction contractors.
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Furthermore, traditional methods of restoration and remediation relied heavily on chemicals to treat indoor mold and bacterial growth. Drew Carlson, HBIA Director of Healthy Building Management states, "With the growing threat of chemical resistant molds, bacteria and viruses, as well as increased numbers of chemical sensitive individuals, the use of chemicals to sterilize indoor contaminants is no longer a viable option".
HBIA researches, developes, field tests and utilizes advanced technologies and environmentally friendly solutions, as an effective alternative to chemical based cleaners and biocides. This common sense approach has proved extremely effective against indoor molds, bacteria and viruses and reduces the overall cost of remediation to about half of the national average.
A "whole building" approach is utilized to sterilize molds, bacteria and viruses throughout an entire building and special attention is given to the heating, cooling and ventilation systems that may house and/or distribute indoor contaminants. Preventive technologies and solutions are also recommended to prevent or reduce future water amd mold damage.
HBIA understands that utilizing new building technologies, materials and methods during the reconstruction phase will help reduce structural and water damage resulting from storms and flooding, as well help prevent future indoor mold and bacterial gowth. From design and framing through the completion of construction and reconstruction projects, we can not afford to cut corners involving the environmental health and safety of the building's occupants, as well as the contractors, crews and other personnel.
HBIA's National Team of Experts are experienced in the many aspects invoving disaster restoration, reconstruction and prevention with a focus on environmental health and safety. Our team of environmental experts provide experience in water restoration, water purification, mold and microbial decontamination, healthy building construction, maintenance and management.
HBIA also provides training and support services for contractors, property managers and governmental organizations involved in the restoration and reconstruction of flood damaged properties. HBIA understands the chaotic nature of crisis management and recovery and promotes an organized team approach. From scheduling to communications, HBIA keeps your team all on the same page.
Whether you are a property manager, maintenance supervisor, restoration contractor, environmental hygienist or property owner, we will provide the expertise and technology to help you effectively assess, restore, manage and maintain environmentally healthy properties.
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