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AI Plays the Opening; Sales Discipline Wins the Commercial Restoration Endgame

AI can sharpen restorers' prospecting while human judgment, trust, and follow-up convert opportunities
Rob Curran
Rob Curran
November 3, 2026
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Here’s how commercial restoration teams can leverage AI for smarter prospecting while still relying on their sales discipline, follow-up, and human judgment to secure opportunities. 


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What Does It Cost to Add Fire Restoration Services to Your Business?

Before expanding into fire services, restorers need to understand the capital costs for equipment, training, staffing, and facilities
Kevin Coy
Kevin Coy
November 2, 2026
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Here’s what it can cost restorers to add fire restoration services to their business, including training, equipment, contents restoration, storage, staffing, and working capital. 


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Ask The Expert: How the SPAR Program is Raising Vendor Partnership Standards
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How the SPAR Program is Raising Vendor Partnership Standards

How SPAR is strengthening vendor partnerships through accountability, technology, standards, and innovation
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 30, 2026
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Learn how SPAR is advancing vendor partnerships, security, standards, technology, and accountability in the restoration industry.




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The Cost of Losing Good Restorers

How program fees, pricing pressures, delayed payments, and overhead are threatening restorers’ viability
Jeff Moore
Jeff Moore
October 30, 2026
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Learn how program fees, pricing pressures, payment delays, and overhead affect restoration contractors’ profitability.


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Wildfire Preparedness: What Restoration Companies Should Do Before the Next Fire

Learn how wildfire risk data, standardized workflows, and resource planning can help strengthen restorers CAT response
Tory Farney
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Justin Jackman
Justin Jackman
October 29, 2026
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Preparing for wildfires start long before the first flames ever appear. Here’s how restoration companies can use wildfire risk intelligence, real-time event data, operational planning, and consistent documentation to manage their resources, prepare their teams, and respond effectively as wildfires evolve.


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Four Lessons from 2026 to Build a Stronger Business in 2027

Lessons for restorers on revenue diversification, operational efficiency, AI, and documentation
Holly Baldwin
Holly Baldwin
October 28, 2026
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Learn about four key lessons from 2026 that can help restoration companies prepare for 2027 through documentation, stronger processes, diversification, and AI.


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Should You Add Another Service to Your Restoration Business? What to Consider Before Investing

How restoration contractors can evaluate potential new services, vertical integrations, and profitability before expanding their business
Kevin Coy
Kevin Coy
October 27, 2026
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Here’s how restorers can evaluate expanding their services, vertical integrations, investing in equipment, and profitability before adding new services. 


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Technical Tip Tuesday: Technology in Fire Restoration
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Technology in Fire Restoration

How 360 documentation helps restorers improve their communication, build trust with their customer, and improve their communication
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 27, 2026
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Learn how technology impacts fire losses and how it helps restorers improve their accuracy, communicate, and build trust with their customers. 




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Ask the Expert Q&A: How Restorers Can Build Stronger Plumbing Referral Partnerships
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How Restorers Can Build Stronger Plumbing Referral Partnerships

Why trust, consistency, timing, and service matter more than quick wins with referrals
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 26, 2026
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Here’s how restorers can build stronger plumbing partnerships through consistent follow up, building trust, timing, and a service-first approach. 


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Ask The Expert: The Hidden Costs of Workflow Fragmentation in Restoration

The Hidden Costs of Workflow Fragmentation in Restoration

Consistent workflows help restorers reduce operational gaps, improve efficiencies, and protect profits
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 23, 2026
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Nelson Higgins of DocuSketch shares how fragmented processes lead to delayed payments, lost equipment, dissatisfied customers, and operational disruptions. 




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