tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16249039940043786442024-02-20T14:10:51.085-08:00National Flood SchoolThe National Flood School offers a diverse programme of both technical and non technical training courses aimed at Restorers and Insurance claims professionals. The training programmes are designed to cover all aspects of fire and flood water damage as well as the repair and restoration of valuable contents.AnnWebComhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087857651331274788noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624903994004378644.post-64321401602115365512012-08-22T15:55:00.003-07:002012-08-22T15:57:44.991-07:00Chance To Drive New Standards With Launch Of European Restoration Conference<br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><a href="http://www.nationalfloodschool.co.uk/">The National Flood School</a> is bringing together industry experts for the inaugural
European Restoration Conference.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Under
the theme of ‘Environmental Impact’ the conference takes place on the 26 and 27
September 2012, at The Belfry, Birmingham.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The
event will offer a platform for keynote speakers and major European suppliers to
address the most current and exciting developments and innovations within the
restoration sector, including the re-launch of the new British Standard PAS 64 Mitigation
and recovery of water damaged buildings – code of practice.</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Among
the guest speakers are the IICRC, internationally recognised as an independent
standard setting certification body, which promotes high standards and ethics.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Other
speakers include representatives from The Financial Ombudsman Service, Zurich
Insurance, The Flood Hazard Research Centre, HR Wallingford and The Scottish
Flood Forum. </span></div>
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<a href="http://www.nationalfloodschool.co.uk/images/ChrisNethertonofTheNationalFloodSchool.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="http://www.nationalfloodschool.co.uk/images/ChrisNethertonofTheNationalFloodSchool.jpg" width="400" /></a><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Chris
Netherton, Managing Director of The National Flood School, said: “The purpose
of this event is to bring together visionaries, decision makers and industry
leaders to address the most current and exciting developments and innovations
within the world of restoration.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“Under
the subject of Environmental Impact, the conference will provide an opportunity
to frame and drive standards and look at innovation, direction and impact
within the industry.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“Each
session will feature keynote speakers from leading organisations, together with
experts from adjacent industries who are helping to define the importance of
restoration.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“The
event will also allow leading European suppliers to showcase the latest
technology in the sector.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<cite><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><span style="color: #0e774a;">A
dedicated microsite has been created, featuring an online booking facility and
in-depth information on the event, which can be accessed from the home page of
the National Flood School website </span><a href="http://www.nationalfloodschool.co.uk/"><span style="color: windowtext;">www.nationalfloodschool.co.uk</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></cite></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN;">More details can also be obtained by calling The National
Flood School directly on 01252 821185.</span><cite><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></cite></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Founded
in 1988, the National Flood School is recognised across the UK and Europe as a
leader in the research, development, testing and education of a wide-range of
techniques and systems to enhance the restoration of property damaged by flood.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN;">It shares its expertise to support and train restoration professionals and
provides information and professional guidance for many other associated
industries, including insurers and loss adjusters.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">To support its
work, the National Flood School has built and uses The Flood House – located at
its headquarters in Farnham, Surrey.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Believed
to be the only purpose-built floodable house in Europe, the structure -
comprising of eight rooms and 60 common household materials - is regularly
flooded with 1500 gallons of water.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Videos about
the National Flood School and the Flood House can be seen at the National Flood
School’s own YouTube channel <a href="http://www.youtube.com/nationalfloodschool"><span style="color: #404080;">www.youtube.com/nationalfloodschool</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language: EN;">It also writes and maintains the BSI Code of
Practice for Professional Water Damage Mitigation (PAS 64).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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AnnWebComhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087857651331274788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624903994004378644.post-36027965894212077642012-02-01T09:34:00.000-08:002012-02-01T09:50:23.613-08:00New National Flood School BlogWelcome to the new National Flood School BlogAnnWebComhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10087857651331274788noreply@blogger.com