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Water damage can strike without warning, wreaking havoc on both commercial and residential properties. Whether it’s a burst pipe, a severe storm, or an unforeseen leak, water intrusion can disrupt operations, damage assets, and create a multitude of other issues. Effective water damage restoration is crucial for minimizing downtime and restoring normalcy.

If you are a contractor, moisture can your be worst enemy, especially when you are up against a tight deadline. By implementing tailored temporary climate control solutions and construction drying services, construction sites can mitigate problems caused by high moisture levels and experience greater flexibility with a better quality of workmanship.

In February 2024, Polygon Restoration was tasked with addressing the aftermath of a large fire damage loss in a multi-level apartment building. This included demolition, asbestos removal, extensive cleaning, and initiating the rebuild process. Our team started by soot cleaning across four floors then proceeded to demolition, asbestos removal, and decontamination of the main lobby.

With healthcare-associated infections affecting one in every nine hospital patients in Canada, the need for effective preventive measures has never been more critical. The CSA Z317.13:22 standard, titled “Infection control during construction, renovations, and maintenance of health care facilities (HFC),” outlines the procedures for assessing risks and implementing precautionary and corrective measures during healthcare facility construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair activities to prevent exposure to released or heightened agents.

Losing valuable documents can bring your organization to a halt, yet some organizations overlook document recovery when creating a business continuity plan. Universities, libraries, galleries, and law offices can benefit from monitoring the environmental conditions of their spaces to help protect their materials as well as their staff and patrons from poor air quality, excessive humidity, and water leaks.