Air Date: 2-20-26 | Episode 772
Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 772 this week, we broadcasted live from Winter Break 2026 in Bonita Springs, FL, to discuss “Building Envelope Moisture Surveys” and gather perspectives from a wide range of industry professionals.
Joining the Z-Man live in Florida are Pete Consigli (WB 2026 Host & Global Watchdog) , Ashley Easterby (The Aussie Restorer), Luis Suarez (Restorer and Bilingual Educator), Wynn White, PE (Louisiana consulting engineer), and Steven Richford (UK restorer and co-founder of the British Damage Management Association).
Luis Suarez is a bilingual restoration educator and technical consultant with over a decade of field experience in water, fire, and mold damage. He is the founder of RestorRight Bilingual Academy, where he focuses on bridging technical knowledge, documentation practices, and field application for restoration professionals and property stakeholders.
Luis is known for his work in educating both English and Spanish-speaking communities, promoting ethical restoration practices, and strengthening the connection between science, standards, and jobsite reality. His mission centers on elevating industry professionalism through education, critical thinking, and practical guidance grounded in field experience.
Wynn White, P.E., is the Founder and Principal Engineer of Wynn L. White Consulting Engineers, established in 1987. A second-generation engineer with more than 30 years of experience, he has worked with school systems, hospitals, municipalities, utilities, government agencies, and industrial organizations nationwide to help them manage environmental, health, safety, and facility risks while controlling costs.
Wynn developed the firm’s master specifications for asbestos and mold remediation and serves as Principal Engineer on environmental and engineering projects involving indoor air quality, hazardous materials management, and building-related risk reduction. He is also an accredited training provider who has educated professionals across the country on practical, compliant approaches to environmental and safety challenges. He earned his engineering degree from Purdue University and is a Registered Professional Engineer in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Texas. Wynn is an active member of professional organizations, including the Louisiana Engineering Society, and is known for delivering practical solutions that prevent and resolve complex building issues.
Steven Richford founded Richfords back in 1977. He started cleaning carpets but soon identified a gap in the market for fire and water restoration and never looked back. Richfords Fire and Flood are probably the only independent fire and flood company in the UK working outside of any network and still doing 95% insurance restoration work. Steve is also co-founder of the British Damage Management Association.
Ashley Easterby has over 40 years’ experience in owner/operator small business in Australia and an extensive understanding of the need to build and maintain successful relationships and strategic alliances to ensure a successful business. In 2002 he was instrumental in the formation of a group of likeminded Water Damage Restoration companies into the leading independent restoration network in Australia. This network provides restoration services with national coverage for the needs of Corporate Clients & Insurance Companies via a transparent, local and cost effective service.
