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Nonresidential Construction Employment Rises in October, Says ABC

November 5, 2021

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Overall, the industry has recovered 963,000, or 86.5%, of the jobs lost during earlier stages of the pandemic.

ABC to Congress: College Degrees Do Not Define Career Success

November 4, 2021

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Longtime construction industry leader, instructor and military veteran Frank Boecker testified on behalf of Associated Builders and Contractors before the U.S. House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development on the indispensable role that community colleges, trade schools and career and technical education programs play in the construction industry.

State Construction Unemployment Rates Down in 49 States From a Year Ago, Says ABC

November 3, 2021

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The not seasonally adjusted national construction unemployment rate dropped 2.6% in September 2021 from a year ago while 49 states had lower unemployment rates over the same period, according to state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors. Only one state, Alaska, had a higher estimated rate than it did in September 2020.

Women in Restoration Award Nominations Open for 2022!

Plus, Introducing an All-New Award to the Restoration Industry

Valerie King

November 1, 2021

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R&R is officially accepting nominations for the 2022 Women in Restoration Award through January 10. We are also excited to introduce an all-new award to the restoration industry, honoring restoration technicians!

Construction Employment Growth: September 2021 vs. September 2021

Nonresidential Construction Employment Up Slightly in September, According to ABC

October 8, 2021

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The construction industry added 22,000 jobs on net in September. Overall, the industry has recovered 912,000 (81.9%) of the jobs lost during earlier stages of the pandemic.

Unemployment Rate Declines 4.8% in September, Construction Employment Rises 22,000, According to US Bureau of Labor Statistics

September 2021 U.S. Employment Situation Summary

October 8, 2021

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Among those not in the labor force in September, 1.6 million persons were prevented from looking for work due to the pandemic. Employment in construction is 201,000 below its February 2020 level.

Real Stories: Jim Kowalski on Competing as a Family-Run Restoration Business in a Landscape of Franchises

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October 6, 2021

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Jim Kowalski is owner and vice president of Kowalski Construction Inc. He is also president of the Restoration Affiliates board. Here, he shares secrets to success and lessons learned in growing his third-generation, family-run property restoration company. He also explains what Restoration Affiliates is.

Purpose: A Key Point of Attraction for the Restoration Industry

The Part Meaning Plays in Attracting, Retaining and Empowering Employees, According to Research

Valerie King

September 27, 2021

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The critical relationship between meaning and workforce management with real data points business leaders should take note of, based on a survey of 7,000 employees in seven countries.

Real Stories: Advancing Women and Minorities in Restoration and Remediation with Jennifer Todd

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September 21, 2021

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Jennifer Todd, president of remediation company LMS General Contractors, discusses her experience as a Black, woman contractor-owner in a white-, male-dominated field, as well as the importance of treating the labor shortage and diversity as a joint issue.

Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship Welcomes 29 New Members

September 20, 2021

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The advisory committee promotes greater awareness of the benefits of apprenticeship, fosters increased alignment between apprenticeship opportunities and workforce and education systems, expands apprenticeship into new industries and occupations, and ensures equity for under-represented populations.

Fire Restoration Safety, Lessons, and Customer Service

An Open Letter to the Restoration Industry

Beyond More Jobs: What It Takes to Scale a Restoration Business

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May 19, 2026

Hurricane Response: What’s Changed, Who’s at Risk, and How to Scale Without Breaking

On Demand Hurricane season isn’t what it used to be, and neither is disaster response. In this webinar, our panel will break down what’s changed for hurricane response, and how restorers can scale responsibly without sacrificing their safety, retention, or profitability.

December 10, 2026

Fire Damage Restoration: What We Know, What We Don’t, and What Comes Next

LIVE: December 10, 2026 at 2 PM EST This webinar brings together restoration, industrial hygienists, and safety experts for a practical discussion on what happens from the moment a property is assessed for fire damage through final clearance.

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