Articles by Kayla McGowan

Wildfires and fire losses are evolving and changing CAT response for restorers. October is designed to shed light on training, safety, and education ahead of their next fire job.  

Here are key holiday cleaning tips for commercial properties. They include high-traffic areas, disinfecting, deep cleaning, and property damage risks.

Verisk’s market data from Q1 of 2026 reveals claims stats, CAT trends, labor, pricing, and key indicators restorers should monitor. 

David Gavilanes shares how restorers can properly prepare for fire response with hazard assessments, PPE, communication, community education, and partnerships.

On this episode of Ask The Expert, learn why deodorization, hidden contamination, coatings, and customer communication are critical in fire restoration. 

Meet Nate Judy, R&R’s 2026 Trailblazer Award winner, recognized for his servant leadership, industry advocacy, innovation, and advancing the future of restoration. 

Meet Meredith Truitt, R&R’s 2026 Women in Restoration Award Winner. She’s recognized for her mentorship, leadership, and impact on the restoration industry.

Boris Skoro of Prism Specialties shares best practices for managing large-loss restoration projects, including assessment, documentation, logistics, transparency, communication, and post-project reviews. 

Here’s how restoration businesses can build a learning culture, strengthen their employee retention, and develop future restoration leaders. 

Here’s how restoration owners can reduce dependence, plan for succession, retain their employees, and build a business that can grow and succeed without them.