Fire is one of the most frightening occurrences that a business can encounter. What typically starts small, grows fast to become a catastrophe. Sure, your business has fire extinguishers on hand. But do all your employees know how to properly use them? When was the last time you checked? Or… Read more »
“Fires can start in some truly startling ways,” says John Stoker, President of Paul Davis Restoration Central Nova Scotia, NS. “For example, the mulch pile that burst into flame after sitting in the sun. Fortunately, neighbours raised the alarm and damage was limited to scorched siding.” The lesson is this,… Read more »
There are more than eighty-six thousand restaurants in Canada. From the fanciest, white tablecloth dining, to casual restaurants, bars, cafes, diners, food trucks, grills, and numerous fast food outlets, the Canadian food service industry is robust, employing over 1.3 million people. As one of the nation’s top private sector employers,… Read more »
“Fires are terrifying, expensive and, for many businesses, fatal,” says Richard Green, President, Paul Davis Ottawa, Ontario. “There’s a long list of reasons why companies can’t recover: customers find new sources before repairs finish, suppliers find other outlets, talented personnel leave, communities form new habits. But the precipitating factor is… Read more »
Forty years ago, experts estimated that occupants had 17 minutes to escape a house fire. That timeframe is frighteningly short in today’s newer homes: three minutes. Research suggests that new homes burn up to eight times faster than legacy construction. We spoke with Jason Blair, Owner, Paul Davis Restoration Sud… Read more »