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My Five Sons: Growth, Learning, and Diversification

Update to a 2015 article on the Baxter family!

September 24, 2018

In November of 2015, R&R shared the story of a remarkable family-owned restoration company in Yakima, Wash. Baxter Construction celebrated its 20th anniversary that year, and has since continued to grow, expand, and diversify, thanks to the various passions of a family of men.

Attracting Candidates in Today’s Hiring Climate

Michelle Blevins

August 2, 2018

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Almost every day, I see restoration companies posting openings on industry Facebook pages like the Rebels, NORRP, RIA Young Professional Restorers, and others.

IICRC Update: May 2017

May 12, 2017

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The new ANSI/IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup is now available in digital and print formats at the IICRC webstore.

Two-Day Course Offered on Basic Construction & Mechanical Knowledge

July 6, 2015

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Do you want to know more about construction basics? This course is designed for both restoration and insurance professionals to grow their knowledge on construction.

Rockast Passes Fire Testing

June 4, 2015

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Rockast Cement bath & shower recesses have passed requirements of ASTM E136 fire testing for building construction materials.

Ask Annissa: Will Adding Structural Repair Increase My Contents Work?

Taking on the building repair side of restoration is no little task, especially if you have no construction experience

Annissa Coy

November 6, 2014

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I am not telling you to stay out of reconstruction. But I want you to go into it, if you decide it’s a good fit for you and your business, for the right reasons.

The Transformational Power of Becoming Full-Service

If you are not full-service, you really need to consider it.

Jack Dennison

October 3, 2014

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Doesn’t every restoration company owner want to grow his or her business?

New facade tie bracket released

October 1, 2014

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CTP has released a façade tie bracket that enables re-connection of existing brick veneers to replacement studs from the inside when new studs are installed.

Infection Prevention in Medical Environments: The Contractor’s Role

It is important that workers see their role as part of the prevention, care and treatment rather than only as performing the duties of their trade in a “special” environment

John Martinelli

November 1, 2013

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No matter the reason, healthcare projects have become a constant.

CodeBlue partners with Habitat for Humanity to build home

September 5, 2012

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CodeBlue, in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity, began building a home in Springfield, OH on Aug. 1 in an effort to help residents of the community rebound from unemployment and a decline in manufacturing.