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Development of Evidence-Based Natural Ventilation Guidelines

Berkeley describes a research project aimed at verifying natural ventilation assumptions in ASHRAE standards and improving indoor air quality outcomes. The page is a research project description rather than a news article.

July 19, 2026 · 1 min read

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Mold & Health
Aspects of Indoor Air Quality in the Design for a Healthy Building.

Published July 15, 2026, this article discusses indoor air quality considerations in healthy building design. The paper focuses on building design strategies intended to support occupant health.
July 19, 2026
Mold & Health
Design, development, and evaluation of ML-IoT enabled ...

This peer-reviewed 2026 study examines an ML-IoT indoor air quality monitoring system in a laboratory setting. It reports that the approach can track environmental conditions and detect anomalies in occupied and lightly occupied spaces.
July 19, 2026
Mold & Health
Bard Science News

Bard Science News says the college is partnering with SUNY-Albany and the EPA on indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring in homes with woodsmoke, mold and structurally related air quality challenges. The page does not identify a specific new story tied to a published press release.
July 19, 2026
Disaster & Storm
BREAKING: “The DeLorean Dehu™” Unveiled as the Industry’s First Time-Reversing Drying System

A satirical breaking-news item says a stealth startup has launched a drying system that claims to reverse water damage by pulling moisture back through time. The piece frames the announcement as a disruptive restoration innovation, but it reads as parody rather than a factual industry release.
July 19, 2026
Legislation
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Is Now Law

The bipartisan housing package became law on July 11 after clearing Congress with broad support. It includes provisions on building code modernization, HUD program updates and disaster recovery.
July 19, 2026
Disaster & Storm
SFIP claims are governed by federal law because the NFIP is a federal program and claims are ultimately paid with federal funds.

This July 17 post discusses legal rules governing National Flood Insurance Program claims and related bad-faith issues. It is a blog post rather than a news article or press release, so it is not included as a top news item.
July 19, 2026
Disaster & Storm
Inflation Risk Premium (TENEXPCHAINFRISPRE) - FRED

This Federal Reserve data series was updated July 14 and shows the inflation risk premium rising in July 2026. It is not a news story about homeowners insurance, flood insurance, or NFIP, so it does not meet your request for a newsworthy industry item.
July 19, 2026
Disaster & Storm
Indoor Air Quality Alert: Bangladesh Monsoon Flooding

The alert urges rapid cleanup after flooding to prevent mold growth and protect health. It recommends protective gear, fast water removal, dehumidification, and professional remediation when damage is extensive.
July 19, 2026
Mold & Health
How Humidity Affects Your Health and Home: 5 Risks

The piece says indoor humidity above 60% encourages mold growth and worsens respiratory risks. It recommends maintaining a 40% to 60% range to reduce health and structural damage.
July 19, 2026
Disaster & Storm
State of Emergencies

A July 16 update says FEMA declared an emergency in Oregon for the Lower Dry Creek Fire, while Texas, Nebraska, Michigan, Missouri, and Colorado also saw state emergency actions for severe weather, flooding, and fires. The page aggregates official emergency actions affecting multiple states this month.
July 19, 2026
Disaster & Storm
Guideline on assessing the effects of climate change on the ...

The publication describes design strategies to reduce moisture-related building-envelope degradation and mould growth risk, including limits on wind-driven rain and increased cladding ventilation.
July 18, 2026
Mold & Health
Verification: How Restorers can Measure What Remains

This industry article explains why moisture verification and biological verification each answer different questions in water-loss and mold remediation, and why both are needed to confirm a resolved loss.
July 18, 2026
Insurance & Claims
Disaster Restoration Services Market Size & Growth to 2031

The market report says digitized intake, photo-based claim initiation, UAV-assisted inspection, and AI-enabled damage mapping are speeding restoration assessments. It also cites insurer-backed IoT leak detection programs as reducing claims and payouts in commercial settings.
July 18, 2026
Disaster & Storm
Breaking News - C & R - C&R Magazine

A restoration-industry outlet says a stealth startup has launched the DeLorean Dehu, a system it claims can reverse water damage by pulling moisture back through time. The report describes the technology as a potentially disruptive breakthrough, though the claims appear highly speculative.
July 18, 2026
veteran-health
🔥 A growing list of burn-pit illnesses now qualifies veterans for disability pay

The story says the Department of Veterans Affairs has expanded the list of presumptive conditions tied to burn-pit and toxic exposure, allowing more post-9/11 veterans to qualify for compensation. It also notes that some previously denied claims may now be reopened under the PACT Act.
July 18, 2026
Contractor & Industry
Brandon Burton Joins Learn To Restore as IICRC-Approved WRT Instructor

Learn To Restore added Brandon Burton as an approved instructor for its Water Restoration Technician course. Burton’s role also underscores continued hiring and training activity tied to IICRC certification.
July 18, 2026
Contractor & Industry
Paul Davis PEI Expands Across the Maritimes with Acquisition of Paul Davis Halifax

Paul Davis PEI acquired Paul Davis Halifax, expanding its presence across Atlantic Canada. The deal adds to consolidation and regional growth trends in the restoration franchise sector.
July 18, 2026
Contractor & Industry
JobSight Introduces JobSightAI

JobSight launched an AI-powered suite designed to help restoration contractors work faster and manage job details more efficiently. The release is positioned as a workflow and productivity upgrade for the restoration software market.
July 18, 2026
Contractor & Industry
iMold Cleaning and Restoration promotes John Campbell to Operations Manager

iMold Cleaning and Restoration promoted John Campbell to operations manager for an expanded regional leadership role. The move reflects ongoing management and growth activity in the restoration contractor market.
July 18, 2026