Radon Reporter Dec 2024

28 | December 2024 THE RADON REPORTER | 29 INDUSTRY NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS Industry Survey IEA’s annual industry survey, conducted in August 2024, drew submissions from 180 respondents who work in businesses that employ more than 800 persons who conduct measurement, mitigation, or both measurement and mitigation. Nearly half of these businesses provide both types of services, while 15% perform only mitigation and 38%performonlymeasurement. For soil gas specialty, 61% reported that they work exclusively on radon and 30% perform radon and some vapor intrusion work. Other Services (FIG1) Beyond soil gas activities, the other services offered by these businesses cover a broad range, with 27% providing home inspections: Demand (FIG 2) With respect to change from prior years in the demand for services, while 40% reported increases over last year and 55% reported increases over 5 years ago, nearly one in three have experienced less demand than last year and 5 years ago. Reason for Radon Testing (FIG 3) Measurement professionals were asked, “Why are your clients seeking radon testing?” The client reported as most typical was a homebuyer considering a purchase, while general interest prompted some testing. Around one-half of the respondents had few or no customers testing to verify a mitigation system or preparing to sell. Typical Charge: Radon Measurement (FIG 4) The price per unit for multifamily measurement services, on average in the $101-125 range, is lower than for single family, $151-200, while 1 in 6 charge more than $200 per unit for either type of building. Typical Charge: Radon Mitigation (FIG 5) The average prices per unit for mitigation services for both single family and multifamily are in the $2001-2500 range. Post-Mitigation Testing (FIG 6) 44% of respondents reported that the post-mitigation testing is performed by a mitigator who is also a measurement professional, 17% reported that an independent measurement professional performs it, and 29% leave the responsibility with the homeowner. Continuing Education Sources (FIG 7) Private providers’ courses are the most frequent sources of CE for nearly two-thirds, while the symposium and state radon programs are usual or often sources for 32% and 23% respectively. Half reported that they do not obtain CE from chapter events or from regional meetings. Association Membership Benefits (FIG 8) Access to the ANSI-AARST standards in both pdf and searchable flipbook form is valued by more than 75% of the IEA members responding, with CE valued by nearly as many, and 49% valuing the Radon Reporter magazine and 40% IEA’s monthly email news publication. Health Insurance (FIG 9) Employer-provided insurance covers 31% of the respondents, while 24% pay for their own coverage, 19% are on a family member’s health insurance plan, 19% are covered by Medicare, and 7% reported having no insurance coverage. Overall, 54% replied “yes” or “maybe” when asked if they would be interested in an association group health insurance program. Association Programs Contributing to Business Success (FIG 10) NRPP is considered important by 60%, with policy, standards, and the symposium important to 1 in 3, and one-fourth citing chapter activities. 49 30 26 23 21 21 16 9 7 6 6 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Home Inspection Mold Testing / Remediation Asbestos Inspection / Remediation Lead-Based Paint Inspection / Abatement Soil Gas Mitigation Compliance Inspection Basement/ Crawl SpaceWaterproofing Environmental/IAQ Pest Management HVAC/Electrical Home Performance/Energy Contractor/Remodeling Other Services Provided FIGURE 1 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Increased No Change Down < 10% Down 10-20% Down > 20% Demand for Services Compared with 5 Years Ago Compared with Last Year FIGURE 2 3% 5% 12% 24% 39% 17% 29% 21% 13% 7% 14% 16% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% $75 or less $76 - 100 $101 - 125 $126 - 150 $151 - 200 $201 or more Radon Measurement Charge per Unit Multifamily Single Family FIGURE 4 REASON FEW / NONE SOME ALL / MOST Test a radon mitigation system 50% 40% 10% Homeowner: planning to sell/list 46% 38% 16% Buyer: under contract/considering 14% 28% 59% Homeowner or tenant: general interest 32% 52% 16% FIGURE 3 1% 23% 35% 16% 11% 7% 8% 3% 19% 19% 21% 13% 9% 16% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% $1000or Less $1001- 1500 $1501- 2000 $2001- 2500 $2501- 3000 $3001- 3500 $3501or more Mitigation Charge per Unit Multifamily Single Family FIGURE 5 Mitigator who is also a measurement professional 44% Independent measurement pro 17% Occupant 29% Other 10% Who Does Post-Mitigation Testing? FIGURE 6 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% PrivateTrainingProvider (Online) IEASymposium State Radon ProgramEvent IEAChapter Event EPARegional Meeting Continuing Education - Source Usually Often Sometimes Never FIGURE 7 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% ANSI-AARST StandardsPDFs ContinuingEducation Radon Reporter IndustryNews / RnBiz MonthlyEmail NRPP Exam StudyGuides Lowe's Pro RewardPartnership… Corporate Discount Program Angi Leads / Ads Discount (new) Freedom fromSmoking/ ALA Valued IEA Membership Benefits FIGURE 8 Employer- provided 31% Private plan 24% Medicare / other public 19% Family member's plan 19% None 7% Health Insurance Source FIGURE 9 0% 20% 40% 60% NRPP PolicyWork StandardsConsortium Symposium Chapter Activities IEA Programs Important to Business Success FIGURE 10 IEA thanks the 180 survey participants for their responses and also for the suggestions regarding CE, programs, membership benefits, and certification.