The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the proposed Isla Vista Rental Inspection Program on Tuesday. The program, which is restricted to I.V. and 12 months long, aims to inspect rental units to make sure they are up to state and local code.

Our owner and founder had his paper published on C & R magazine, highlighting big picture transformation for the mold industry and the opportunity to modernize, innovate, and affect the healing potential of millions

NORMI establishes medical advisory board. This initiative represents a major milestone in aligning remediation practices with medical science—giving indoor air quality (IAQ) professionals, mold remediators, and water damage restoration specialists the tools to deliver safer, more effective outcomes for clients affected by mold-related illness.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has updated its guidance, emphasizing that mold and water-damaged buildings pose significant risks to indoor air quality (IAQ) and human health. These findings underscore the importance of promptly addressing water damage and mold issues in buildings to maintain healthy indoor air quality and protect occupant health.

Our partners at EMT teamed up with “Deadliest Catch” captain Sig Hansen of the F/V Northwestern to clear the vessel of indoor air contaminants—helping the crew breathe easier and work in a healthier environment.

Dr. Scott McMahon & Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker share their research into Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), suggesting that illnesses like fibromyalgia, obesity, and even depression may stem from mold mutations—triggered by our push to create hypoallergenic environments.

In this presentation, Dr. Andrew Heyman explores the science behind helping individuals recover from contaminated environments. As Chair of the NORMI Medical Advisory Board, Dr. Heyman partners with NORMI to develop assessment, sanitization, and remediation protocols—creating cleaner, safer, and healthier indoor spaces.

Skip shares his perspective on the latest NIH updates, the unique needs of sensitized individuals, and how evolving science—and even climate change—are reshaping industry standards.