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Doug Hoffman

Executive Director, National Organization of Remediators and Microbial Inspectors (NORMI)

Dale Douglas Hoffman serves as the Executive Director of the National Organization of Remediators and Microbial Inspectors (NORMI), providing leadership at the intersection of construction, environmental health, and building science. With a strong background in the built environment, he brings practical, field-based expertise to an industry often viewed solely through environmental or medical lenses.

An author and educator, Hoffman wrote Mold-Free Construction, a foundational work that reframes mold and moisture issues as building failures rather than isolated contaminants. His approach emphasizes the critical roles of design, materials, ventilation, HVAC sizing, and construction practices in preventing mold growth and protecting occupant health.

Under Hoffman’s leadership, NORMI has advanced education, credentialing, standards, and best practices that align mold inspection and remediation with modern building science. His work has helped professionalize the industry by grounding it in construction principles, accountability, and performance-based outcomes.

Hoffman advocates for a systems-based approach to buildings, integrating moisture management, airflow, and structural performance with indoor air quality and long-term occupant well-being. His perspective continues to elevate mold prevention and remediation toward a proactive, prevention-focused discipline centered on healthy buildings and sustainable performance.

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