Blogs
Encouraging loyalty from policyholders
It is not an understatement to say that retaining policyholders in the wider insurance industry can sometimes be a struggle. In the increasingly competitive market, consumers commonly search through comparison sites in order to find the lowest premium and excess costs, rather than renewing a policy with their current insurer. After all, many consumers do…
Guest Blog: A fresh approach to restoring suspended ceilings
By Malcolm Brown, Sure Foot Suspended Ceilings have been a boon to the construction industry since their introduction. With versatile design, the ability to create brighter working spaces and technological advances, they are becoming even more popular for the commercial market. Yet, when it comes to damaged suspended ceilings, there is a miseducation about the…
Understanding the permeability of a building material
The link between water and building damage is something we are all too aware of in this industry. When a property has experienced flooding or an escape of water, it’s important to understand and recognise the impact that this has had on the building material itself. Part of this is determining the permeability of the…
Guest Blog: Technology developments in the damage management restoration industry
By Neale Vickery, Corroventa. Over the last decade big investments in time, money and intellect have been made by damage management equipment suppliers to offer improved performance and to improve energy efficiency. The latest designs and technologies have helped to improve dehumidification performance, so enabling drying projects to be completed in shorter time frames or with less equipment – or ideally both. Equipment…
Inside the BDMA e-Academy: Health & Safety
Working on-site regularly when providing solutions to insurance claims, you have probably noticed the increase in the need to comply with mandatory health and safety regulations. On-site health and safety is increasingly being scrutinised with much needed importance placed on improving site conditions and reducing injury and accident risks. The Construction Design and Management (CDM)…
Inside the BDMA e-Academy: Compliance Course Package
Demonstrating industry compliance in the damage management and associated industries is imperative to being recognised as a genuine and respectable company. The need for compliance in the industry is not something to be underestimated and it doesn’t matter what size the organisation is, industry compliance is important for everyone. Being industry compliant means that you…
Inside the BDMA e-Academy: Construction Techniques
Working in property damage management you are faced with many different building materials and construction types daily. These of course are ever evolving with technology continuously developing. In turn, the construction techniques used to build a property can have a later impact on the restoration process adopted following a property damage claim. There is a…
Inside the BDMA e-Academy: Damage Management Technician
With the damage management and wider industry constantly evolving, it is imperative that technicians are knowledgeable and continuously updated in the ever-changing trade. When a damage management technician is working on-site, it is vital they have the correct understanding and training to deal with the claim correctly. If they do not understand key factors such…
How can the damage management industry positively impact the environment?
Whilst industrialisation is important for the economic growth of the construction sector and associated industries, it can also be harmful to our environment. With climate change being a major concern in recent years and environmental regulations becoming stricter, individuals and organisations are focusing their attention on positively impacting our environment. The damage management and associated…
Continuously upskilling the damage management industry
Building materials and technologies are ever evolving. Consequently, the ways in which the damage management industry develops to meet the standards and requirements of the wider supply chain needs continuous improvement. The expectations of customers and policyholders are that with evolutionary building materials and smart technology comes higher quality restorations, within quicker completion times. However,…