Cleanfax, January/February 2019

on the y as the sensors and monitors could change speeds of air movers and change the air ow through dehumidi ers so that they all work at the optimum levels Many reluctant to adapt to the increasingly connected world may hope for this connected equipment to fall by the wayside but lets be honest its here to stay e digital and connected movement in the restoration industry is rapidly growing and will soon become the norm it is critical to begin adopting it today to ensure you are not left in the dark Burton says It amazes me how many in our industry have not fully embraced the digital age and continue to go through the motions with pen and paper often documenting a substantial amount of information that is never really used to make meaningful determinations about the project because it is simply too di cult to review pages of hand written notes and data Oaks reminds us to be mindful with this new technology though just like any technology evolving quickly He says e use of technology with tablet and smart phone apps for documentation is where the industry is headed Unfortunately some of these systems seem to place restrictions on the amount of equipment based on arbitrary formulas not based on performance and job conditions so we should proceed with caution But the addition of new ways to connect equipment is unlikely to stop any time soon so its important to stay up to date on these new connected devices Equipment is becoming smarter our documentation tools are becoming smarter Soon they will be capable of directly communicating with one another Burton says is will continue to abe our industrys most critical area of continued innovation with the promise of simplifying and systematizing industry standard compliance while improving the quality and speed of eld reporting and data collection One thing we can see from all these advancements is that work in restorative drying is getting easier and more intuitive for those venturing into new equipment and methods More importantly improvements to the industry will only continue to emerge especially as IOT technology becomes more ingrained so stay on top of updates and additions and be ready to adapt to the changes Amanda Hosey is the managing editor of Cleanfax She has worked as an editor and writer for more than six years including four years with Cleanfax Reach her at amandah@ issa com Dont mask animal odors DESTROY THEM ODORCRYLIC ODORCRYLIC technology traps and absorbs animal and organic odors urine skunk decay etc neutralizing them and leaving carpet and upholstery odorless 2000 Industrial Highway Eddystone PA 19022 800 670 7767 www solutionsbysteampros com FREE INFO Reader Service 220 at Cleanfax com freeinfo JAN FEB 2019 cleanfax com 13 Build a Better Restoration Business Better Systems Better Talent Better Financials CALL 1 800 360 3513 for a no cost con dential discussion about helping you grow your business All resulting in a better you Violand Management Associates violand com violandinstitute com of ce@ violand com FREE INFO Reader Service 225 at Cleanfax com freeinfo