Good Indoor Air Quality "IAQ" = Improved Health & Productivity

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that poor indoor air quality costs business about $60 billion in lost productivity, and perhaps even more when associated health care and litigation costs are included. While most of us know that outdoor air pollution can be detrimental to our health, very few are aware that indoor air pollution can be equally damaging. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is of particular concern since most of us spend a substantial time indoors.

While most of us know that outdoor air pollution is detrimental to our health, very few are aware that indoor air pollution can be equally damaging. IAQ is of particular concern since most of us spend up to 90% of our time indoors, be it at our office, home or other commercial buildings and establishments.

Reports of indoor illness, commonly known as the “sick building syndrome” (SBS) or “building related illness” (BRI), that may be associated with a variety of indoor environmental pollutants is of epidemic proportions. IAQ complaints can be difficult to diagnosis due to the number and variety of possible sources and causes and varying individual sensitivities when exposed to the pollutant.

Good indoor air quality can lead to improved productivity at the workplace. On the other hand, poor indoor air quality will cause productivity to drop because of comfort problems, short and long term debility and sickness.

EPA and other organizations have postulated that indoor levels of air pollutants can be 2-5 times higher, and occasionally 100 times higher than outdoor levels.

What are the benefits of Good IAQ?

In some cases IAQ can dramatically increase productivity and reduce absences from illnesses. The capital expenditure and running costs incurred in employing effective IAQ can easily be recouped by relatively small increases in productivity. A recent US study shows the large savings that can be potentially made by a relatively small investment. The authors of this study concluded: "Given the dominance of labor costs, even a modest increase in productivity could justify substantial capital expenditures to improve indoor air quality." Another study has revealed that savings can also be made by reduced absenteeism. Good IAQ is not only a way of increasing the working productivity. In buildings where IAQ is strictly controlled it can have a beneficial impact on health. A high quality and properly maintained HVAC system will filter out particles that can induce hay fever and asthma attacks. The result is a much lower incidence of these ailments and a less tiring environment to work in.

The Pure Air Control Services Advantage:

Pure Air Control Services diverse indoor environmental background and multiple discipline teams are experts in Determining the Source - Defining the Cause and Delivering the Solution.  Pure Air Control Services is the leading specialist in the field of Indoor Environmental Quality testing ("IEQ"). Our Mission is to provide our clients with practical, cost-effective solutions to Indoor Air Quality problems, and help them achieve sustainable and safer indoor working and living environments.

Pure Air Control Services has a vast experience of indoor environment testing, and providing customized solutions specific for the problems encountered. This has earned us a reputation for delivering Solutions for Healthier Environments - because Pure Air Control Services addresses the root cause of a problem, not just its symptoms.

This scientific approach has earned Pure air Control Services an award winning reputation for delivering Solutions for Healthier Indoor Environments as the recognized recipient of the Frost & Sullivan 2006 Product Differentiation Innovation Award for its Solutions for Improving IAQ. 
 
The company earned this recognition for distinguishing its product and services offerings based on a strategy that anticipated the importance of IAQ concerns and the impact of its constituents on the indoor environment.

Pure Air Control Services' objective approach to indoor air quality (IAQ) is based on the collection and utilization of scientific evidence, to identify the root causes of a myriad of potential environmental IAQ deficiencies - and provide an effective solution for valued customers. The process developed by the scientists at Pure Air Control Services is based upon: Determining the Source - Defining the Cause - Delivering the Solution.

Our proven multi-disciplinary approach addresses potential environmental and social-responsibility requirements, providing our clients with:

* Proven combination of local know-how and national experience
* Effective and cost-efficient solutions, which meet regulatory and corporate requirements
* Single source responsibility

Pure Air Control Services provides the following professional IAQ services on a national basis:

• Pure Air Control Services - multidiscipline team providing forensic IEQ investigations of buildings and homes www.pureaircontrols.com
• Environmental Diagnostics Laboratory (EDLab) - AIHA accredited microbiology laboratory  www.EDLab.org
• Building Health Check - economical home and building evaluations. Also provides franchise units www.buildinghealthcheck.com
• IAQ Screen Check Test Kits - do it your self screening of the indoor environment http://www.indoorairtest.com/ 
• Building Remediation Sciences - performs remediation on buildings and homes (HVAC system cleaning, mold remediation, chamber cleaning) www.brsciences.com
• IAQ learning Institute – IAQ Training/Webinars - IAQ training of property management, facility management, risk management, facilities staff.  The latest webinar offering is this Wednesday from1:00 – 2:00pm

Please feel free to invite your colleagues to this free event.  Register at: www.gotomeeting.com/register/241392261.  The title of this educational webinar is: “Mold Growth in Buildings after the 2005 Hurricanes - What to expect today!”

The parent company, Pure Air Control Services (http://www.pureaircontrols.com/), is a certified MBE 8(a) company and is a contractor for the federal U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply schedule (#GSA-10F-0488R). The firm has over 500 million square feet of building/home diagnostics/remediation experience in over 10,000 buildings/homes and has analyzed over 100,000 environmental laboratory samples. In addition, the professional staff has served as expert witnesses in over 100 mold/IAQ-related cases. 

Pure Air Control Services state-of-the-art corporate headquarters is located at 4911 Creekside Dr, in Clearwater, Fl serves as distribution point for its IAQ services and products.  With satellite offices in Houston, TX, Atlanta, GA, West Palm Beach, FL., Alexandria, VA., Los Angles, CA., the firm is prepared to service IAQ issues and concerns on a national basis. 

For more information, visit the company’s web site at www.pureaircontrols.com or contact Ed Ziegler, VP Business Development at 1-800-422-PURE (7873) ext 804.