In 2015, some hardworking restoration industry pros decided it was time to launch some more official forensic restoration training within the industry.
Individuals interested in obtaining an RIA certification will have an opportunity this fall to obtain any of the three certifications offered by the association.
The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) recently announced the return of its popular contents restoration conference after a three year hiatus. The conference occurs this fall, Nov. 7-9 at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. RIA has a strong history of providing content focused education; it produced content restoration-centric conferences earlier this decade.
The restoration industry has lost one of its trailblazers. Hubert T. Carpenter, known to his friends as Butch, passed away on April 11 2016 in his home in Lincoln (Sacramento), Calif., with his wife Michelle and daughters Nicole and Jaclyn by his side.
Chuck Violand spent a little time chatting with R&R back in 2016, just after becoming RIA president, about the future of the restoration industry, and more specifically his visions for the Restoration Industry Association in the coming years.
Another successful show is in the books! This year, the 2016 International Restoration Convention & Industry Expo also celebrated RIA’s 70 years of leadership in the restoration industry. From an evening welcome reception in a beautiful outdoor garden space to the 70th anniversary gala, it was truly an event to remember.
