Jake Avila, D.P.P.D. – Middle Tennessee State University – The Restoration Industry’s 2nd Act with Higher Education
Air Date: 9-26-25 | Episode 764
Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 764 this week we welcome Dr. Jacob Avilla of Middle Tennessee State University to talk about The Restoration Industry’s 2nd Act with Higher Education. In 2011 IAQradio interviewed Professor Randy Rapp to discuss the Disaster Restoration and Reconstruction Management program he oversaw at Purdue University. After a 15 year run at Purdue, Dr. Rapp retired, essentially ending the restoration industry’s foray as Act 1 with higher education.
Cliffs Blog & Full Description763: L. Anderson, K. Cohen, D. Paulson, M. Springer – State of the Cleaning and Restoration Industry
Air Date: 9-19-25 | Episode 763
Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 763 this week we welcome Leslie Anderson, Kristy Cohen, Darrell Paulson and Mark Springer for an industry update and discussion on collaboration between IICRC and RIA. We will highlight initiatives of common interest that includes managing conflicts of interest, education development and advancement, and industry evolution based on ethics and unity
Cliffs Blog & Full DescriptionJoe Spurgeon, PhD & Danny Gough – Mold in wall cavities; a growing Issue?
Air Date: 9-12-25 | Episode 762
Good day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 762 blog. This week we welcomed Dr. Joe Spurgeon and Danny Gough to discuss issues with moisture and mold in wall cavities and to provide answers to questions: Is mold commonly found in wall cavities? Is mold in wall cavities a growing problem? What causes mold inside wall cavities? Is mold inside of wall cavities geographically variable? How do you sample for and explain findings to clients?
Cliffs Blog & Full DescriptionIrene Grant, MD – A Medical Perspective on Mold
Air Date: 9-5-25 | Episode 761
Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 761. This week we welcome back Dr. Irene Grant to talk about her experience treating people for mold infections and other fungal related medical issues. Dr. Grant last joined us in 2013 and has been actively treating cases for most of her career. Let’s learn what a physician sees in the real world and how the medical community looks at fungi and health.
Cliffs Blog & Full DescriptionScott Maysura – Undeserved restoration job titles cause industry problems
Air Date: 7-18-25 | Episode 760
Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 760 this week we welcome Scott Maysura for a show we are calling “Undeserved restoration job titles cause industry problems and how to fix it.”
Cliffs Blog & Full DescriptionJon Isaacson – Project Management in 2025
Air Date: 7-18-25 | Episode 759
This week we welcome back Jon Isaacson the Intentional Restorer, to discuss an issue that comes up across disciplines and project management. With all the new tools available today what seems to be working and what is a waste of time lets LEARN MORE this week on IAQ Radio+.
The Intentional Restorer, is a contractor, author, educator, and host of The DYOJO Podcast. The goal of The DYOJO is to help contractors shorten their DANG learning curve.
Cliffs Blog & Full DescriptionJeff Moore – RIA President & ATI Chief Acquisitions Officer – Restoration Industry Update
Air Date: 6-20-25 | Episode 758
Good Day and welcome to IAQ Radio+ episode 758 this week we welcome back Jeff Moore, RIA President and ATI President and Chief Acquisitions Officer to discuss current events in the restoration industry and the Restoration Industry Association.
Cliffs Blog & Full DescriptionDerrick A. Denis, CIAQP, CIEC, CAC – Wildfire Characterization and IAQ Current Events
Air Date: 6-6-25 | Episode 757
This week we welcomed Derrick Denis of Clark Seif Clark, Inc. to talk about some current events including wildfire characterization and remediation, industry pro’s mental health and much more.
Cliffs Blog & Full DescriptionCarl Zimmer – AIR-BORNE – The Hidden History of the Life We Breathe
Air Date: 5-30-25 | Episode 756
This week we welcome Carl Zimmer author of Airborne to talk about this seminal book on the airobiome and airborne disease transmission. This book traces the history of airborne disease transmission and introduces us to the people whose shoulders we stand on.
Cliffs Blog & Full DescriptionWane A. Baker, P.E., CIH (retired) – The V in HVAC
Air Date: 5-16-25 | Episode 755
This week we welcome back Wane Baker to talk about the V in HVAC and much more. Wane recently retired after teaching the last 11 years at the Trane Graduate Training program. Prior to retiring from Trane, he worked as an IEQ / EH&S professional on a full-time basis for nearly 25 years. He recently contributed to the AIHA Guidance Document “Aerosolized Transmissible Diseases” during which the discussion of ventilation was a hot topic. We had to get him back to share his knowledge with our audience at least one more time.
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