Mold News And Information

Does Your IAQ Business Get Thumbs Down for Service? No matter how great your company’s product or service is, if your customer service skills are lacking, it won’t make much difference. This is especially true in today’s economy, as struggling business owners need every possible advantage over their competition. Unfortunately, far too many business owners […]

Poor indoor air quality can cause a multitude of problems, no matter what the season. But when winter comes, we start spending even more time inside and the illnesses start circulating. This means that the quality of your breathing air becomes even more important! According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), poor indoor air […]

We started NORMI™ because we are passionate about keeping the mold industry up-to-date and effective. Mold assessors and remediators need to be aware of the latest technology and standards of practice to be able to provide the top level of service, and keep the homeowner protected. Not only that, but being well-trained and certified is […]

Abita Springs, LA     August 2014 “We have received many questions regarding the Florida licensing law and want to clear up any confusion regarding that process,” reported Doug Hoffman, Executive Director or NORMI.  “Florida licensure is becoming a national model in an industry where such regulation is necessary  because of its reasonable approach to the industry.  Interestingly, the […]

Abita Springs, LA–July 1, 2014 On July 4, 2004 NORMI™ was created to train and support the mold licensing law in Louisiana, the first of its kind in the nation.  With the help of Tom Blalock and Arnold Schnabel (still on our Board of Directors), Doug Hoffman created the National Organization of Remediators and Mold […]

REPRINT from CHICAGO TRIBUNE 06/21/24 llinois hospitals facing Medicare penalties over infection rates Northwestern among 6 in state that could have payments docked June 21, 2014| By Peter Frost, Jordan Rau and Richard Webner, Chicago Tribune At least six Illinois hospitals are at risk of having their Medicare payments docked this fall, the government’s toughest […]

10/18/2013 Tallahassee, FL   The State of Florida Mold-Related Services Board has approved the NORMI™ Assessor and Remediator examinations for licensure by the State. NORMI, the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors, now joins a small group of select not-for-profit trade organizations with whom the state has partnered to provide competency examinations for the mold […]

Every contractor is aware of the great problem of moisture in the home building process. The building protocol followed by a construction company can make an enormous difference in the indoor environment of a home. Water damage to ceilings and walls, problems with the HVAC system, and rampant mold can make a homeowners worst nightmares […]