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2012 Upcoming Training

The dates for the sealant and waterproofing training are set for the following dates:
April 20 & 21
July 20 & 21
September 19 & 20
These are tentative dates and will be finalized as we get closer to the actual dates.

Cain Participates in Restoration Roundtable

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Restoration experts create a voice for aging structures Group to address challenges to reusing existing buildings. Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 22, 2011 Restoration industry leaders from across the United States and Canada met in Minneapolis on June 7-8 to discuss the state of restoration and its place in sustainable development. The Restoration Round Table was held at the W Hotel in the historic Foshay Tower in downtown Minneapolis.

A diverse group of attendees included design professionals, restoration contractors, preservationist, building owners and product manufacturers.

Organizations represented: Atlas Supply Company Seattle, WA; BASF Corporation Minneapolis, MN; Buildings Consultant Group Minneapolis, MN;Clark Engineering Minneapolis, MN; Coastal Construction Products Orlando, FL; ConTech Construction Orlando, FL; Crosier Kilgour Partners Winnipeg, MB; Facility Engineering Associates Fairfax, VA; Georgia Construction Products Atlanta, GA; HHCC Inc Austin, TX; Jaster Quintanilla Dallas, TX; Karins Engineering Group Sarasota, FL; Meyer Borgman Johnson Minneapolis, MN; Preservation Alliance of Minnesota St. Paul, MN; Spiegel Zamecnik & Shah New Haven, CT; State Farm Insurance Bloomington, IL; Structural Group Baltimore, MD; Sutton Kennerly Associates Birmingham, AL; The George D Alan Company Dallas, TX; Walker Restoration Consultants Denver, CO; Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates Austin, TX

The purpose of the meeting was to bring industry thought leaders together to discuss the state of the industry. The maintenance and reuse of existing buildings are often overlooked or undervalued when compared to todays sustainable alternatives. The meeting was facilitated around a set of big questions that were passionately discussed and debated. Some of the topics discussed were:
Why is the restoration on buildings important
What are the things our industry can agree upon
What is holding the industry back
Who has a stake in the reuse of existing buildings
What could a group of like minded people do to get more buildings restored

At the conclusion of the meeting, the group agreed on the importance of proving and promoting the value of restoration. There was also agreement that this is a complex task that requires more effort, more resources and more insight. This group plans to reconvene in the fall of 2011 to formalize their goals, objectives and organizational structure.

To make a real difference in restoration, we need involvement from all the stakeholders. We must energize more people. Bryan Wood * Sutton Kennerly & Associates

Restoration and building reuse is about vitality, renewal and sustainability. Buildings are shovel ready projects that create local jobs. Renewed buildings lead to safe, stable neighborhoods and increased property values. It is a responsible use of resources and inherently sustainable. Building restoration is an opportunity for all of us to make an impact in our communities and cities.
For more information or to learn how you can help, see the contact information below.

Contact information
Name: Dan Cain
Title: President
The George D. Alan Company
Phone: 214.496.9999
Email: dcain@waterproof.pro

SWR Institute Renews Alliance with OSHA

The Sealant, Waterproofing & Restoration Institute (SWRInstitute) renewed its alliance with the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on June 24, 2011 that aims to reduce worker exposures to industry hazards such as falls, exposure to chemicals, and confined spaces. Dan Cain, President of the George D. Alan Company and SWRInstitute was on hand to sign the alliance with OSHA.

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Cain named President of SWR Institute

Dan Cain has been named the 2011-12 President of the Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute at the Winter Meetings in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Congratulations to Dan!

George D. Alan Company Platinum Level Validated Contractor

The George D. Alan Company recently became the first, and at this time only, company in the country to become a Platinum Level Validated Contractor through the Sealant Waterproofing and Restoration Institute (SWR Institute) validation program. The program was created to offer any interested party with an unbiased rating of a contractors ability to perform a specific work task (i.e. liquid & precured joint sealants). It is also a tool for owners, contractors and designers to use when pre-qualifying a specialty contractor for a specific work task based upon strict performance based criteria. General corporate strengths are evaluated through such items as key management personnel, financial stability, safety, and market positioning. On the other hand, ability to perform a specific work task is reviewed from similar project experience and training. More information may be found on the SWR Institute validation programs at www.swrionline.org/validation.

Factory Mutual Certified Firestopping Contractors

Seal-Co and The George D. Alan Company have recently been approved as Factory Mutual (FM) 4991 Certified Firestopping Contractors. Seal-Co is the only FM certified contractor in New Mexico and the George D. Alan Company is the first and only FM Certified Contractor in Dallas or Tarrant County, Texas.

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