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Restoration Industry Association Welcomes LiveSwitch as New Affinity Partner

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October 2, 2025

The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) is pleased to announce a new Affinity Partnership with LiveSwitch. This partnership will equip RIA members with exclusive savings on the LiveSwitch communications platform, designed to help restoration professionals work smarter, reduce wasted trips, and improve job visibility.

“Speed to lead is critical in restoration. When property owners are facing damage and loss, contractors need to respond quickly and efficiently,” said Kristy Cohen, CEO of the Restoration Industry Association. “This partnership with LiveSwitch provides our members with an innovative technology option that could help streamline estimates and operations but can also help them compete more effectively in their markets.”

The LiveSwitch AI-powered platform lets restoration companies remotely capture job scope, prioritize work, and dispatch the right people and equipment before ever stepping foot on-site. By cutting down on unnecessary trips, restorers save both time and money while positioning themselves to win more jobs, faster.

"This partnership represents a significant opportunity to advance the restoration industry through innovative technology," said CEO Michael Adams. "RIA is a prominent leader for advocacy and education in the restoration industry, and we're excited to show their members how to use technology to see damage immediately, win more jobs, and prioritize intake during named storms."


Exclusive RIA Member Benefit

As part of the Affinity Partnership, RIA members receive an exclusive 5% discount on a LiveSwitch subscription for as long as they remain active members of RIA.


About LiveSwitch

LiveSwitch is the world-leading communications platform for businesses and entrepreneurs. We are dedicated to leveling the playing field, so that all businesses have an equal shot at success and the freedom it provides. To achieve this, we provide world-class technologies to help businesses thrive—directly saving them money, making them money, saving them time, and helping them serve their customers better.  Virtual estimates, on-site documentation, and AI are some of the many offerings we provide.  We use innovative video and photo technologies to achieve this. Our dream is that all entrepreneurial companies have a better shot at success by using our technology.     

Visit: www.liveswitch.com/


About the Restoration Industry Association (RIA):

The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) is the leading international network of restoration professionals protecting the interests of the industry by tackling shared challenges and providing access to resources and opportunities to help you elevate your business.  For more information on becoming an RIA member and unlocking access to Affinity Partner benefits, visit: https://www.restorationindustry.org/join-ria-your-way


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