February 1, 2006—The Responsible Solutions to Mold Coalition (RSMC), was launched at the National Association of Home Builders International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida, recently.
RSMC is an industry-wide coalition formed to communicate accurate information to both the construction industry and homeowners about how to control moisture and thereby control mold in commercial and residential construction.
The issue of mold continues to be an important topic to builders, homeowners and governmental agencies.
RSMC will undertake the following activities:
- Maintain a Web site that will serve as a clearinghouse for accurate information on how to control/prevent mold,
- Publish a brochure with accurate information on the systems approach to mold control,
- Host industry forums in which RSMC will bring together experts to talk about effective ways to fight mold,
- Participate in demonstration projects in which these solutions are applied to fighting mold in a variety of settings,
- Publish articles on this subject and make member organizations available to the trade and consumer media for interviews, and
- Participate in industry trade shows to broaden the awareness of RSMC and recruit additional members.
The Responsible Solutions to Mold Coalition has been formed through a grant from USG Corporation, a Fortune 500 company that manufactures a variety of building products.
For more information, visit the Web site.
