Articles Tagged with ''restoration''

This month I’ve taken different direction from what I normally write about. As you know, I try to discuss, explain and help small businesses in this industry move in a positive, forward and profitable direction.

The 2015 Contractor Connection Conference & Expo will take place from June 16-18 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

The deadline for the IICRC’s photo contest is around the corner, so don’t forget to submit your entries before November 14 for a chance to receive a $25 gift card to Amazon.

On most projects, those in the trades can face many health and safety risks during their normal daily work activities.

Looking back on the industry, the first TPA started about 20 years ago with USAA.

Bridgewater, LLC has acquired the assets of Carpet Cleaners Emporium, Inc. (CCE) effective as of October 31, 2014, according to a press release. 

The Restoration Industry Association officially kicked off its Safe Harbor Initiative October 28 in a brief presentation that rehashed the settlement details from the RIA/ThermaPure patent infringement lawsuit and provided an outlook on how members would be briefed moving forward.

I marvel at the evolution of our industry over the last couple of decades. I believe we are operating in a time of great opportunity. 

For years, we have known that family-owned businesses make significant contributions to the U.S. economy by generating approximately half of our nations GDP, employing 85% of the private sector, and creating 86% of all new jobs, among many other factors. 

What if there was a tool that could dramatically improve company culture, raise net profits, and increase customer satisfaction?