Before the advances of science and technology, earthenware pots were patched together using the first glue type substances, made from either animal material or tree sap. Much later in the nineteenth century, basic medical advances meant that rubber-based glues were starting to be applied to fabric substrates to keep dressings in place.

Restoration 1®, one of the fastest-growing and most-trusted restoration franchises in North America, kicks off 2019 with the brand’s seventh consecutive year of recognition in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500® list.

WACO, Texas (January 14, 2019) – As a result of the record-growth in 2018, Restoration 1®, one of the fastest-growing and most-trusted restoration franchises, was ranked in Franchise Times magazine’s Fast & Serious list for 2019. Restoration 1 was ranked 11th out of 40.

There is considerable confusion in the minds of restoration professionals regarding the proper approach to carpets that are part of a water loss where visible fungal growth is present.

Industry hot topics translate into most popular articles and videos in R&R, including Xactimate, O&P, 3-day drying, containment, odor removal, fire damage restoration, mold remediation, and MUCH more!

This issue of R&R is chock full of trends and industry analysis. While you can read a whole lot more on the state of the restoration industry as a whole on page 9, this interview takes a deep dive into the topic of thermal imaging.

IICRC Seeks Volunteers for New Standards - BSR/IICRC S530 and BSR/IICRC S590

Adaptation is the name of the game in business today. Technology is growing at neck-breaking speed and much of the U.S. economy is booming, including the construction industry as a whole.