​Complaints resulting from microbial-related indoor air quality problems in buildings continue to be the #1 cause of concern for building owners, managers, and occupants. Though mold is found everywhere and is often harmless, it thrives under certain conditions and causes serious health and facility management problems. Consider these issues:

• Maine has one of the nation’s highest rate of asthma

• Moisture damage in public schools, government facilties, and commercial spaces have either closed or undergone multi-million dollar renovations

• Mold contamination in homes has forced residents to seek alternative housing options

• Residential real estate sales disclosure forms ask for disclosure of mold contamination, and increasing numbers of prospective home buyers now require mold tests prior to purchase

• Despite years of research, there still are no set standards for investigations, testing, test interpretation, or remediation approaches

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Professionals in every discipline need to learn about mold:  what causes contamination, how to prevent it, and most importantly, how to identify and implement common-sense, best practice approaches to resolve mold concerns.