Stan Luhr Avoid mold claims by not having them in the first place. Stan Luhr, a forensic building consultant, explains risk-management strategies.
Jay Barkley and Greg Whitney How do IESO-certified mold inspectors handle claims? Jay Barkley and Greg Whitney of the American Mold Institute explain.
David Fetveit 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.
Dr. Robert Bonham "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.
J. Kevin Shane discusses risk management strategies for builders and the current and future state of the insurance market.
BJ Spanos a Web site that covers indoor air quality issues, discusses important mold-related legislation and research from 2003 and what's ahead for mold legislation in 2004.
Alejandra Soto discusses the impact mold claims have had on insurance costs for contractors and homeowners in recent years, as well as the spread of "right-to-cure" laws across the country.
David Fetveit talks about the IESO's direction, how the mold hysteria has affected the construction industry, and his role in introducing mold legislation at the federal and state levels.
Glenn W. Strong discusses what builders are doing correctly to prevent mold in their homes and how mold issues are driving up insurance costs.
Glenn Fellman discusses the organization's Certified Mold Remediator program, the benefits of being certified and how the industry has dealt with fly-by-night mold remediation companies.
Ross Sklar discusses why mold has become such a high-profile problem over the last five years, how builders can reduce their chance of mold liability, and the importance of using environmentally friendly methods for mold prevention and remediation.