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Learn why smoke odor can return after proper fire damage restoration which includes deodorization limits and the science behind our perception of odor.

Learn OSHA fall protection requirements under 1926.501 and how restoration contractors can prevent violations and protect workers.

An industry veteran and cleaning and restoration professional shares his personal lessons on his health, burnout, and building a solid career foundation.

In Part 1 of this series, Sean Scott explores the fundamentals of historical building restoration, from defining what qualifies as a historic property to understanding obsolete materials, preservation standards, and structural challenges. 

With market uncertainty, workforce transitions, new technology, and customer service expectations evolving, here is how restoration companies are reshaping their operations in 2026.

The restoration industry lacks an industry-specific labor code, but OSHA’s Top 10 violations offer clear insights into the safety gaps restorers face every day. Here’s what each violation means for your teams and how you can use this data to improve compliance, reduce injuries, and protect your business. 

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. 

Drones equipped with lidar, thermal imaging and AI Analytics will help revolutionize restoration workflows in 2026, helping improve safety, efficiency and decision making.

From extractors to chainsaws, restoration noise can cause permanent hearing loss, unless safety becomes habit.

Emerging science reveals that lingering fire smoke residues may pose health risks similar to thirdhand tobacco smoke.