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Protecting Yourself Against Unlicensed Contractors in Florida

Each year homeowners and businessmen lose hundreds of thousands of dollars, not to mention the mental stress, to uncertified (unlicensed) contractors and craftsmen posing as contractors. The new mold licensing law will help prevent the kind of fraud that has plagued the construction industry. Those who are currently working have an opportunity to “grandfather in” [...]

Letter from the Editor on Chinese Drywall Training

“We have been studying the Contaminated Drywall issue (formally referred to as ‘Chinese Drywall’, ‘Defective Drywall’, ‘Imported Drywall’ and ‘Corrosive Drywall’) for nearly two years. Our team of expert researchers, engineers, construction professionals, microbiologists and remediation specialists started in the summer of 2008 when clients first called NORMI looking for solutions. There has been a [...]

CHINESE DRYWALL LITIGATION

June 24, 2010 In the last few weeks judges in Louisiana and Florida are adjudicating drywall cases and finding in favor of the plaintiffs. What this means to the industry could be significant, of course, but what it means to the plaintiff is, in our opinion, more significant—BECAUSE there is no contractor who can do [...]

Corrosive Chinese Drywall Insurance

One of the most interesting things about the Corrosive Chinese Drywall problems is the lack of professionals who are able to actually work on the projects. Many insurance companies are sending letters to their insured contractors EXCLUDING any work on this drywall. What does that mean to the homeowner or property owner who wants to [...]

New Florida Mold Law Provides Grandfather Clause

March 26, 2010 Abita Springs, LA Governor Charlie Crist of Florida signed HB0713 on Wednesday evening, March 25, 2010 at 6:43pm providing for those currently working in the mold industry to be licensed under a “grandfather clause” option thus waiving the standard licensing requirements. When Florida’s new Mold Licensing Law goes into effect on July [...]

Challenging the NORMI Proctored Examinations

NORMI, the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors has introduced the first of its kind, proctored interview exam for those interested in becoming certified as a Mold Assessor (CMA) or Mold Remediator (CMR). Managed by the NORMI Standards and Compliance Division, the two-part examination/interview process now guarantees that the applicant has a clear understanding [...]

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NORMI OFFERS HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT

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04/15/09 Abita Springs, LA - It was announced today that NORMI, the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors, will now be offering, to its Bronze, Silver, and Gold Members, including all active affiliates and accredited members, a Special Health (Medical) benefits program that will include a personally tailored health provision, $150,000 accidental death benefit, and a $1,500/mo. disability income for accidents. This is an exclusive benefit package just for Active NORMI Members and the insurance carrier "guarantees" that NORMI members cannot get a better price from anyone in the country!

"Our organization is virtually filled with entrepreneurs who find getting adequate health insurance a real challenge in today's economy. I have personally had my insurance cancelled without notice and scrambled to find something that would work for my wife and me. This benefit will provide an opportunity for us to attract new affiliates who want to join our organization simply because of this one benefit," said Doug Hoffman, Executive Director of NORMI. "We offer a tremendous support system for anyone who is involved in the construction industry and we believe professionals will be attracted to all the things we have to offer-this just sweetens the pot!"

The insurance provider will require continual membership in the organization and the benefit will not be available to inactive members. A special landing page is being developed for the members who request a quote and that page will be linked to the password protected area of the www.NORMI.org website. Members will require their NORMI ID to qualify and membership status will be verified before the policy is issued.

"Professionals who are actively searching for adequate health insurance for them and their family should take a serious look at what we have to offer," said Lance Eisen, COO of NORMI. "Health insurance has been an issue for many of our members and we are excited to partner with a great company who can take care of these important needs. Who can become a NORMI member? Virtually anyone who becomes a NORMI member as described on our 'How to become a member' page."

NORMI provides certifications for professionals in a variety of disciplines and has one of the strongest support systems in the industry for its members. To register for a class, go to www.BestTrainingSchool.com and for more information on NORMI go to www.NORMI.org or call 877.251.2296

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