PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Ronnie Head Sr. sees a lot of business opportunities in mold. He’s not referring to detecting or eradicating it, but rather telling building owners about its origins and what steps they can take to avoid the pitfalls of a moldy environment. Consequently, contractors should inform building owners about what HVAC equipment to buy and how to maintain it.
One of the first steps is to prevent mold from forming by taking proper precautions during the building construction process. “We need to educate builders and building owners that buildings have to be built right, and we can’t cut corners to save money,” said Head.