The National Flood School is bringing together industry experts for the inaugural
European Restoration Conference.
Under
the theme of ‘Environmental Impact’ the conference takes place on the 26 and 27
September 2012, at The Belfry, Birmingham.
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.
Among
the guest speakers are the IICRC, internationally recognised as an independent
standard setting certification body, which promotes high standards and ethics.
Other
speakers include representatives from The Financial Ombudsman Service, Zurich
Insurance, The Flood Hazard Research Centre, HR Wallingford and The Scottish
Flood Forum.
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.
“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.
“Each session will feature keynote speakers from leading organisations, together with experts from adjacent industries who are helping to define the importance of restoration.
“The
event will also allow leading European suppliers to showcase the latest
technology in the sector.”
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 www.nationalfloodschool.co.uk
More details can also be obtained by calling The National
Flood School directly on 01252 821185.
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Notes To Editors
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.
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.
To support its work, the National Flood School has built and uses The Flood House – located at its headquarters in Farnham, Surrey.
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.
Videos about
the National Flood School and the Flood House can be seen at the National Flood
School’s own YouTube channel www.youtube.com/nationalfloodschool
It also writes and maintains the BSI Code of
Practice for Professional Water Damage Mitigation (PAS 64).