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We have attempted to learn all we can about the bedbug in this office. It is a creature that has evolved over recent years into a frightening species that has spread to epidemic proportions.

As we age, it can sometimes be difficult to remain in our home and keep our independent lifestyle.  Aging can take a toll on a person’s physical and mental capabilities, causing us to require certain changes in our environments as we get older. 

Whether it’s education, sports, or business we need to know how well we’re doing. We need to be able to measure performance. 

I spent one afternoon this past week reaching out to adjusters to see how they really feel about contents and how they’re handled in insurance restoration. I received the following feedback from some true professionals in the industry.

In the restoration industry, the level of understanding of moisture in building materials is generally very high. However, there is a tendency to treat concrete with suspicion and it is not uncommon for waivers to be used to reduce liability for the drying contractor.

Flood houses offer a unique way for restoration companies to train employees on drying methods and equipment before sending them out to a real water loss.

Shortly after graduating from college, I spent the better part of four years living on a horse farm in rural Southwestern Pennsylvania. In addition to working as a national account manager for the 84 Lumber Company, I spent my spare time mucking stalls, feeding horses, mending fences, and making hay on the farm in exchange for rent.

As the founder and CEO of a restoration industry software company, I have recently had to do some soul searching on what kind of business I want to run and what core values should guide the decisions I make. 

Catastrophes, while terrible for people in the affected area, produce a lot of restoration and remediation work in a concentrated area, making them an incredible business opportunity for restoration contractors.