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How Drones Can Transform the Restoration Claims Process

Boost your efficiency, safety, and claims accuracy with drone technology

January 7, 2026

Drones can change the way the restoration industry handles the claims process. By improving inspections, documentation, and disaster response.

2025 Restoration Industry Year in Review

A year of growth, technology adoption, advocacy wins and resilience shaping the future of the restoration industry

Kayla McGowan

December 30, 2025

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Learn about this year’s trends, market growth, technology breakthroughs and advocacy highlights that defined 2025. Plus, see what’s next for 2026.

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How CAT Response Is Evolving for 2026 Disaster Seasons

Carmen Coleman shares her insights on tech, climate trends and preparedness strategies

Kayla McGowan

December 10, 2025

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Carmen Coleman of ServiceMaster explains how technology, data and proactive planning are reshaping the way we respond to CAT events like hurricanes, fires and other major disasters.

How Drone Technology Will Transform Restoration Projects in 2026

Advanced sensors and AI-powered analytics will redefine restoration workflows in 2026

Oscar Collins

December 4, 2025

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Drones equipped with lidar, thermal imaging and AI Analytics will help revolutionize restoration workflows in 2026, helping improve safety, efficiency and decision making.

Housecall Pro announces Winter Summit 2025, featuring Emmy-winning host Mike Rowe

‘The Real Dirt on Building a Year-Round Business’ will feature actionable insights to help home service professionals stay booked and profitable through every season.

November 14, 2025

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Designed for trade professionals and home service business owners, the summit will deliver field-tested strategies to drive consistent growth and to increase profitability, even amidst seasonal slowdowns or economic uncertainties.

The New Cold War Is AI, And Your Business Is Already on the Battlefield

Artificial intelligence is reshaping our businesses. This guide shows how small businesses, including restoration companies, can adapt, compete and thrive.

Phill McGurk

September 17, 2025

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AI isn’t coming, it’s here and it’s going to stay. Small businesses need to act now to stay competitive in the fast-changing world of technology and AI.

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Standards Not Mandates: Building a Smarter and Stronger Restoration Ecosystem

Nick Hindle shares his insights standards, AI and technology innovation in the evolving restoration ecosystem

Kayla McGowan

September 12, 2025

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Nick Hindle of PuroSystems/PuroClean shares how standards, not mandates, can drive innovation, AI adoption and collaboration within the restoration industry.

10 Ways Sales Professionals Should Be Using AI to Close More Deals

AI is a multiplier, not a replacement. Here’s how sales professionals can use it to sell smarter and stay human.

John Monroe

September 11, 2025

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John Monroe shares 10 practical ways sales professionals can use AI to help boost performance while keeping relationship personal.

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Real Time, Real Work and Real Results: How Live Video Is Changing Restoration

Live video is Revolutionizing the Restoration Industry’s Response and Documentation

James Hatfield

August 26, 2025

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From remote assessments to AI-powered reporting, live video is transforming how restoration professionals’ response, document and communicate, faster and smarter than ever before.