It’s been a busy weather start to 2019 for restorers across the U.S. In the Northwest, there was the deep freeze; the Midwest has been experiencing record-breaking and deadly flooding and before that some major snow and ice storms; some of the Central States – and Georgia – have seen deadly tornadoes. And that was all just through the month of March.
Join RIA at the 2019 International Restoration Convention + Industry Expo in Phoenix and connect with fellow restoration industry professionals. There are three different breakout session tracks to ensure you get the most out of the event.
It goes without question the use of drones – both in business and for recreation – has truly taken off over the last few years. Now equipped with technology like cameras, thermal imaging capabilities, and even computers, drones are being used in industries across the board.
In this brand new video from Annissa, she talks about tools and techniques to unplug from the stresses and demands of the restoration industry. Doing so does not mean letting your business go, or slacking; in fact, learning to unplug and unwind can lead to more success for you and your business.
Too many business leaders have been misled by the “accounting mentality” and think paying their people too much (whatever that means) results in uncompetitively high costs. Seriously?
Welcome to my {mostly} annual restoration trends update. I have spent more than 30 years working in the restoration industry which gives me a relevant perspective on the business of restoration. The following list is meant to help restoration contractors assess their business strategies – and just be an overall interesting read. I believe these issues will be the top drivers of change, not only in 2019, but into the future.