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RIA News: October 2018

Attend Upcoming Restoration Industry Association (RIA) Events

Restoration Industry Association (RIA)
October 4, 2018

Strictly Contents Summit

October 25-26, 2018

Detroit, Michigan

This fall RIA will host a summit focused on contents! What makes the Strictly Contents Summit so unique is its offering of two contrasting educational styles: classroom-sessions one day and hands-on training the other.

Attendees will receive an interactive and holistic education, covering topics such as inventory management and soft goods demonstration. In addition, the 2018 Strictly Contents Summit will allow attendees to expand their knowledge and participate in in-person learning.

Secure your seat for the Strictly Contents Summit today!


Forensic Restoration Conference

November 15-16, 2018

Cincinnati, Ohio

Forensic restoration is often misconstrued as crime and trauma scene clean-up; but is much more. Join RIA for the Forensic Restoration Conference for discussions on high-risk environmental threats, networking with other restorers and hands-on training exercises. The event offers a carefully selected mix of topics and presentations that provide essential overview information and opportunities to build detailed technical skills.

Receive hands-on training for restoration contractors who encounter a variety of scenarios such as:

  • Crime and trauma scenes
  • Terrorism
  • Unattended death
  • Hoarding
  • Infectious disease
  • ...and more!

Register now and receive 25% off a digital copy of the Forensic Guidelines, an essential read for anyone connect with the structure.

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Contents Loss Specialist Prep Course and Exam

Dec. 11-13, 2018

Nashville, Tennessee 

RIA is excited to launch the Contents Loss Specialist (CLS) Advanced Certification Program. The CLS program is one of the four pillars of the enhanced Certified Restorer (CR) program. Attend the inaugural class for the new CLS certification this December.

The CLS Prep Course and Exam assists Contents Restoration Specialists across the country and internationally. This training program is not only top of the line as far as content, but it also brings a systematic approach to the way contents are dealt with in general.

Sign up for the CLS Prep Course and Exam today.  


Visit restorationindustry.org/events for more details on all RIA events.  

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