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painting a restored building

5 Small Details That Greatly Improve the Presentation of Restored Buildings

Oscar Collins
Oscar Collins
February 28, 2024
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Oscar Collins gives five helpful steps for restorers to consider when working on improving the presentation of restored buildings. 


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historic building restoration

From Landmark to Living Room: 3 Considerations for Historic Home Conversion

Oscar Collins
Oscar Collins
January 19, 2024
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Oscar Collins shares key consideration for Restoration & Remediation companies that want to pursue historic building restoration.


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flood mitigation

Innovative Solutions for Effective Stormwater Management in Urban Environments

Oscar Collins
Oscar Collins
November 22, 2023
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We learn the best ways to manage and mitigate stormwater challenges in densely populated areas.


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getting water damage restoration jobs

Flooded with Opportunities: A Step-by-Step Guide to Water Damage Restoration Jobs

Frankie Fihn
October 27, 2023
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Frankie Fihn gives tips and tools to help water restoration businesses gain more job leads. 


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asbestos remediation best practices

Best Practices for Asbestos Remediation in Historical Restoration Projects

Oscar Collins
Oscar Collins
October 11, 2023
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Oscar Collins gives us best practices for remediating asbestos in historical restoration projects!


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leadership of diverse teams

Mastering Leadership in a Multigenerational Workforce

John Monroe
John Monroe
October 4, 2023
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John Monroe gives a high-level overview of how to master leadership in a multigenerational workforce.


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restoration business leads

Properly Handling Phone Calls in the Restoration Industry: Crucial for Business Success

Mike Baxter
Mike Baxter
July 28, 2023
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In the fast-paced world of the restoration industry, handling telephone calls effectively is a critical aspect that can significantly impact a business's success… Mike Baxter gives tips on how to turn these calls into job leads.


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allergens and indoor air quality

Fire and Furry: Effectively Using Containment to Create Cleaner Indoor Air

Keith Gangitano
Keith Gangitano
Michael A. Pinto
Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS
May 17, 2022
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No, that is not a typo, it is definitely meant to be furry and not fury. We are talking about indoor air quality (IAQ) here, not Armageddon. But, make no mistake about it, for severe allergy sufferers the differences often feel like semantics.


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water damage restoration

How to Increase Profitability and Morale in Your Water Restoration Business

Cassandra McDowell
Cassandra McDowell
Kevin Molway
Kevin Molway
May 10, 2022
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The success of your water damage restoration business is dependent on the quality of work your production staff puts out and the feeling the water damage victim is left with after the fact.


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sustainable restoration workforce

Building a Sustainable Restoration Workforce

A Water Restoration Career Path Outlined
Lorne McIntyre
Lorne McIntyre CR
April 20, 2022
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“Creating a clearly planned education and career path for your technicians will help with employee retention and improve the dedication and quality of your restoration efforts,” Lorne McIntyre writes. This article focuses on the role of a technician from day one to an RIA Certified Restorer and can be used as a guide to not only develop employees but attract more talented candidates.


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