Articles Tagged with ''restoration contractors''

One of the issues I typically bring up when coaching building service contractors and other service providers, is what is their target market? 

As the economy booms, franchise systems are seeing exponential growth. In early 2018, the International Franchise Association projected franchise sector growth would outpace the rest of the U.S. economy.

The 2019 Contractor Connection Conference & Expo continues a 20-plus year tradition of being the premier insurance restoration industry event of the year, providing educational, training, and networking opportunities for all attendees.

Just the other day, my kitchen faucet started leaking. It was a familiar leak. I had seen it happen before, shortly after we built our home. The first time it occurred, the plumber who did the original installation came and fixed it under warranty. 

BNP Media, parent company to the magazine you’re reading now, annually asks readers in each of its AEC and mechanical system publications to list what they most want to see more of. What consistently tops that list is new technology, which is understandable given how technology can help make projects and the process of completing them easier and more efficient.

On a February day in Salt Lake City, Utah, representatives from major property restoration and insurance companies came together to discuss the state of the industry. 

NORRP is the National Organization of Restoration and Remediation Professionals. We are an organization founded by restoration professionals (mostly contractors) who are focused on uniting our industry and helping to get all parties on a level playing field.

Chemical use is commonplace in restoration and remediation projects involving water damage and microbial growth. Disinfectants, antimicrobials and deodorizers are often sold in both ready-to-use and concentrate formulations. They can be extremely effective when used according to their product label.

Mechanic’s liens are unquestionably the most powerful, and most poorly-understood collections weapons available to contractors. But like any weapon, they are dangerous, and can backfire on the unwary and the inexperienced.