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Strong teams don’t happen by accident. Learn how cooperative video games can help strengthen cohesion, morale, and performance across restoration companies. 

Safety Expert Barry Rice, CSP, explains why daily containment checks including tape, zippers, negative air pressure, and equipment are critical to preventing cross-contamination on restoration job sites. 

The week’s Marketing Monday tip breaks down how restoration business owners can leverage SMART marketing goals to create accountability, sustain their momentum, and turn their planning into measurable growth.

After soot damaged a customer’s books in a kitchen fire, an industry professional asked for Annissa’s expert insights on cleaning them safely. See what works and what you should avoid.

From protecting emergency services to driving pricing transparency and contractor rights, the RIA’s 2025 advocacy delivered measurable wins that strengthened restoration businesses nationwide. 

Safety starts with the basics, but critical PPE is still getting overlooked on restoration jobsites. Barry Rice, CSP, of Signal Restoration shares why and how simple and consistent safety habits can close that gap. 

Commercial clients don’t fear the damage; they fear the downtime. Here’s why positioning business interruption as a strategic priority helps elevate trust, value, and wins you jobs.

Restoration estimates often overlook the soft costs like insurance, bonds, and management fees. Here’s why these factors matter and how you can include them in Xactimate.