Dr. Robert Bonham, Texas Medical Association
"Toxic" mold has grabbed headlines across the country as people claim a variety of illnesses resulting from mold exposure. But is mold really dangerous? Not according to a Texas Medical Association report that found no link between mold and human disease. Dr. Robert Bonham of the TMA discusses the report.

David Fetveit, IESO
No professional standards exist in the mold-removal industry, but the newly formed IESO association is hoping to change that. David Fetveit, IESO president, talks about the future of standards in the mold industry.

Jay Barkley and Greg Whitney, American Mold Institute
How do IESO-certified mold inspectors handle claims? Jay Barkley and Greg Whitney of the American Mold Institute explain.

Stan Luhr, forensic building consultant
Avoid mold claims by not having them in the first place. Stan Luhr, a forensic building consultant, explains risk-management strategies.

Scott DiBiasio, NAHB
Scott DiBiasio of the NAHB discusses the NAHB's model legislation.

Mike Tappe, Tappe Construction
Builders are not alone — subcontractors are seeing sky-high premiums for limited coverage as well. Mike Tappe, president of a framing company, says his company took a big hit on its 2003 premium.

Mike Hopson, Zurich N.A. Construction
Mick Pattinson, president of Barratt American, 2002 CBIA president, speaks out about the effects of S.B. 800.

Tom Maupin and Stephanie Hutcherson, Builders Insurance Group
Builders Insurance Group members tell why their company began writing GL policies in Georgia.

Jeff Masters and Stan Luhr, Cox, Castle & Nicholson and Quality Built
Jeff Masters and Stan Luhr, a partner at law firm Cox, Castle & Nicholson and the president of Quality Built, respectively, examine the influences on the GL insurance market.

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