Commercial Drying Specialist

The Commercial Drying Specialist (CDS) course is designed to provide restoration professionals with advanced knowledge of commercial drying strategies, large-loss moisture management principles, and planning considerations commonly encountered in complex restoration environments.

Commercial losses often involve unique structural assemblies, varied material compositions, and environmental conditions that require a more strategic approach to drying compared to residential projects. This course explores the technical and logistical considerations involved in evaluating drying requirements across large-scale structures, helping professionals better understand how to support efficient project progression while maintaining alignment with industry-recognized methodologies.

Through structured instruction and real-world context, students gain insight into moisture behavior, psychrometric principles, equipment selection considerations, and documentation practices frequently applied when addressing commercial drying environments.

CDS training helps restoration professionals strengthen their understanding of how drying concepts translate into field decision-making across retail, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, and institutional settings.

What You’ll Learn

Participants in this course will gain understanding of:

• Differences between residential and commercial drying environments
• Psychrometry principles and their application in large-loss drying
• Moisture behavior in complex structural assemblies
• Air movement, dehumidification, and temperature considerations
• Equipment selection considerations for commercial environments
• Desiccant and low grain refrigerant (LGR) system applications
• Airflow management concepts in large spaces
• Drying chamber considerations
• Monitoring and documentation practices
• Project planning considerations for large commercial losses
• Communication considerations when coordinating drying strategies

This course is ideal for:

This course is ideal for professionals involved in restoration projects where commercial drying strategies may be required, including:

• Water restoration technicians
• Project managers
• Restoration supervisors
• Operations managers
• Business owners
• Estimators
• Insurance adjusters
• Environmental professionals
• Facilities managers