Safety Tips for Times of Flooding and Other Severe Weather Situations

In recent months the United States and the western hemisphere have experienced several hurricanes impacting Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico, and other parts of the country to a lesser amount. These severe weather related conditions bring extreme conditions such as massive flooding, down power lines, restricted transportation, limited telephone and other communications and loss of…

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Tips to boost employee loyalty

  Please accept my apology for the vulgar nature of the topic but after much thought I just can’t think of an alternative phrase that conveys the thought. As defined by urbandictionary.com, “giveashi**er – That metaphysical mechanical device inside most of us that enables us to care enough about a task or circumstance such that…

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No Vacancy: Preventing Basement Bugs and Rodents

There are two reasons that sealing your foundation prevents basement bugs and rodents. One obvious reason is that when there are no open vents, foundation cracks or exposed dirt, there is no entrance for insects and rodents to get into your basement and crawlspace. Open vents and cracks are an easy way for insects and…

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Las Vegas Annual Meeting Info

Join us in Las Vegas for our upcoming Basement Health Association Annual Meeting at the World of Concrete. Sign up today to connect with industry professionals and gain invaluable insights! Register here: https://basementhealth.org/page/2014-annual-meeting-seminars-las-vegas-sign-up Location: Dates: January 20-23, 2014 Welcome Reception Monday Jan 20th 6-9PM  Bally’s Suite Certification Testing – Monday Jan 20 1-4PM Hotel Reservation…

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Crawford to Speak at World of Concrete

Bill Crawford, current Basement Health Association President and owner of Rainmaker Internet Marketing, is going to speak at the 2014 World of Concrete.  Crawford will provide a presentation for the educational seminars during the show.  The Basement Health Association is a co-sponsor at the World of Concrete event.  Use the Code A-15 when you register…

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Moisture Linked to Insect Infestations

Waterproofing and foundation repair go hand in hand with pest control. Removing the water and sealing cracked foundations is the first line of defense for preventing pests in basements and crawlspaces. Advanced Energy’s 2005 crawlspace research study was the beginning of closed crawlspaces.  Their research helped people understand the importance of closing a vented crawlspace….

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Consumer Guide Publication Available

The Annual Consumer Guide publication is now available. It is a consumer-driven publication designed for contractors to distribute to their customers. In addition to short stories about the various disciplines within the association, the Consumer Guide is a BHA membership directory and list of certified contractors by state. The Guide also includes company profiles on…

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