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A Giving Spirit: J.C. Restoration Packs 116,640 Life-Saving Meals

June 7, 2016

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Meals can feed 319 children for an entire year.

Interstate Restoration's Acquisition of FirstOnSite Creates Industry Giant

Finalized deal creates second largest restoration company in North America

June 7, 2016

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As a result of the transaction, Interstate Restoration becomes a company of $300 million annual revenues, with nearly 1,250 employees operating in both countries.

RIA News for June 2016: The Passing of Butch Carpenter, S500 Changes, & Forensic Restoration

June 7, 2016

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The restoration industry has lost one of its trailblazers. Hubert T. Carpenter, known to his friends as Butch, passed away on April 11 2016 in his home in Lincoln (Sacramento), Calif., with his wife Michelle and daughters Nicole and Jaclyn by his side.

Crime Scene Cleanup Certification Course Now Available in Spanish

Courses qualify for two CEC's through IICRC.

June 2, 2016

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Many Spanish-speaking people in the restoration industry have been locked out of this opportunity due to the fact that there was no training and certification available in Spanish.

Making a Difference for Kids: 1-800-PACK-RAT Supports Red Nose Day

Company mixes fun with raising awareness for a good cause.

May 24, 2016

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Company is encouraging employees to get silly for a good cause.

Your Restoration Coach's Dan Murray Earns New Certification

Murray adds Certified Value Builder designation

May 24, 2016

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Dan has over 35 years of experience in the industry and was one of the founding partners of Canada’s largest Property Loss & Restoration trade-show and conference, the PLR Expo.

Business Mentors Holding Fall Summit for Restoration Company Owners & Senior Management

May 11, 2016

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Event focuses on cutting edge information from some of the industry’s top experts on leadership, business development and restoration best practices.

IAQA Elects Three to Board of Directors

Trio will serve from 2016-2019

May 11, 2016

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New board members will help the association achieve its strategic goals and define new paths and initiatives to advance IAQA.

The Experience Makes $10,000 Donation to ICRA for Education Programs

Money to help development and growth of ICRA programs.

May 10, 2016

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ICRA is building comprehensive certification programs using hands on assessments.

Double-Sided Containment Tape Simplifies Restoration, Remediation and Abatement jobs

Cut steps, not corners on mold remediation, asbestos and lead removal, and more

May 9, 2016

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DS 154 is recommended for restoration, renovation, abatement and remodeling tasks such as painting, cleaning, sanding, mold remediation, asbestos and lead removal, and more.

Why Smoke Odors Return After Fire Damage Restoration

Restoration Golf League Announces 2026 Event Lineup and Celebrates Recent Champions

temporary containment barrier constructed with white polyethylene sheeting

Improving Negative-Pressure Containment for Biological Contaminants

Events

May 19, 2026

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

This webinar is part of the Preparing to Respond: Hurricanes series.

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

May 28, 2026

Connecting the Field, Office, and Carriers: How to Streamline Claims with Better Data and Communication

The modern claims ecosystem depends on seamless integration between the field, office, and carrier. Learn how a unified “golden thread” of communication transforms fragmented workflows into a transparent, high-performance process.

September 9, 2026

The Experience Convention and Trade Show

The Experience Convention & Trade Show logo The Experience Convention and Trade Show unites the cleaning, restoration, inspection, indoor air quality, and HVAC industries through hands-on education, live demonstrations, and high-impact networking. Attendees gain practical skills, business insight, and connections that elevate industry standards and drive growth.