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Education for restoration professionals

Restoration Leadership Institute

Understand the science. Strengthen the practice.

Restoration education for professionals developing their technical knowledge and leadership.

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Professional education.

Ask about current course availability, prerequisites and opportunities to host a class.

WRT

Water Restoration Technician

Explore foundational water restoration education.

ASD

Applied Structural Drying

Develop practical understanding of structural drying.

CDS

Commercial Drying Specialist

Explore the demands of commercial drying projects.

Contact RLI about IICRC, RIA and ACAC education pathways. Confirm current offerings and credential requirements before enrolling.

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THE PROFESSIONAL LIBRARY · 2014 GOLD EDITION

Leadership in
Restorative Drying

Ken Larsen, et al.

A 530-page hardcover reference connecting drying principles with inspection, equipment selection, documentation and project management.

Topics include psychrometrics, moisture measurement and commercial-loss scenarios. Use this edition alongside current standards and requirements.

Order the Gold Edition and companion Cliff Notes workbooks through our DryStandard Inspections bookstore. Current pricing, shipping information and checkout are available there.

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SUBSTANTIATING RESTORATION EXCELLENCE

The property’s needs.
The evidence to explain them.

Sound restoration decisions begin with a clear understanding of the property. We help owners, restoration professionals, insurers and legal teams examine conditions, understand the technical findings and define the questions that still need answers.

Evidence before conclusions.

Observations, testing and project records form the basis of our technical work. Findings should reflect the evidence, regardless of who commissions the assignment.

Expertise matched to the question.

The right specialist brings relevant education and practical experience. We discuss scope, qualifications and potential conflicts before accepting an assignment.

Reasoning you can follow.

Clear reporting explains what was observed, what it supports and where further investigation may be needed.

Learning that follows you onto the project.

Professional development connects the science of restoration to practical decisions. RLI brings education, technical references and opportunities for discussion together so professionals can keep developing their judgment throughout their careers.

Ask about course pathways, class hosting and resources relevant to your experience and professional goals.

A GOOD PLACE TO START

Common questions.

How do I find current courses?

Contact RLI for current offerings, prerequisites and class-hosting opportunities. Confirm the applicable credential requirements before enrolling.

How do I order the book?

Visit our Books & Workbooks ordering page to select the Gold Edition or a companion workbook and check out online. Contact Ken for institutional inquiries or destinations outside the store’s published shipping area.

LET’S FIND YOUR NEXT STEP

Every project starts
with a question.

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