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AnswerForce receives IRA Contractor’s Choice Award

AnswerForce wins RIA Contractor’s Choice Award for third year straight

The live answering platform for residential service providers has again been rated a top option for property restoration professionals

April 30, 2026

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The platform has now been honored with the RIA Contractor’s Choice Award in 2024, 2025, and 2026, cementing its stature as a trusted partner for property restoration experts.

Darren Hudema, the 2026 RIA Volunteer of the Year

Darren Hudema: RIA Volunteer of the Year and a Life of Service in Restoration

The RIA Volunteer of the Year Darren Hudema reflects on his career, mentorship, and undeniable impact on the restoration industry

Darren Hudema

Kayla McGowan

April 28, 2026

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Darren Hudema reflects on his 50-year career in the restoration industry, mentorship, and leadership as the RIA Volunteer of the Year.

RIA letter: One Industry, Different Models

One Industry, Different Models: The Future of the Restoration Industry

Jeff Moore, RIA’s President, reflects on the restoration industry’s growth, challenges, and the need for unification

Jeff Moore

April 3, 2026

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The Restoration Industry Association’s (RIA) President, Jeff Moore, shares his thoughts on the restoration industry and its growth, leadership, and the need for unification and participation.

IdealTraits Named RIA’s Newest Affinity Partner

RIA's new partnership brings recruiting solutions and automated hiring to their members

March 27, 2026

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The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) adds IdealTraits as its newest Affinity Partner, offering their members recruiting tools and advanced hiring. They're hosting a webinar on April 1, 2026 and they will introduce the automated features that help restoration companies build stronger teams.

Profitable Restorer Named RIA’s First Affinity Partner of 2026

Partnership delivers new profit‑focused tools and training for restoration contractors

January 30, 2026

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The Restoration Industry Association names Profitable Restorer as its first Affinity Partner of 2026, expanding member access to tools and training designed to improve job profitability and financial clarity. RIA members will receive exclusive discounts on resources tailored to today’s margin‑driven restoration challenges.

RIA Advocacy Wins Deliver Real Impact for Restorers in 2025

Legislative wins, pricing transparency, and data tools help strengthen restoration businesses

Kristy Cohen

January 14, 2026

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

Vince Scarfo Lead Government Affairs Advocacy

The Restoration Industry Association Appoints Vince Scarfo to Lead Government Affairs Advocacy

Veteran leader brings legislative, corporate, and restoration experience to RIA advocacy

January 8, 2026

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The RIA strengthens its advocacy strategy with the appointment of Vince Scarfo, a seasoned leader with deep Capitol Hill, corporate, and restoration industry experience.

IICRC, RIA and CIRI Release New Technical Guide for Wildfire Restoration

IICRC, RIA and CIRI Release Technical Guide for Safe Wildfire Restoration

This new guide counters misinformation, offering science-based wildfire restoration practices

December 11, 2025

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IICRC, RIA and CIRI unveil a Technical Guide to restore wildfire-impacted homes using proven, science-based methods.

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Inside the Cost of Doing Business Survey: What It Means for Restoration Companies Today

Industry experts break down key financial trends, profit margins and strategic insights from this year’s report

Kayla McGowan

November 5, 2025

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Discover how restoration businesses of all sizes are navigating profit margins, overhead costs and growth strategies in the face of industry-wide financial shifts.

Thomasville RIA Networking AGA Event at the Horseshoe Casino

Thomasville Restoration to Host Major Restoration Networking Event at Baltimore’s Horseshoe Casino

Where restoration leaders meet to network, learn and elevate the industry, live in Baltimore

October 24, 2025

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Join Thomasville Restoration and RIA for a high-energy, one-day networking event live in Baltimore.

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Training and Certification Industry

9/17/26

Tobin Restoration

Idaho Falls, ID

United States

AGA Networking Event at Tobin Restoration

Join restoration professionals from across the country for a full day of connection, insight, and industry-focused learning at the AGA Networking Event, hosted by Tobin Restoration in Idaho Falls, ID.

Training and Certification Industry

11/11/26

Mooring Disaster Restoration

Grand Prairie , TX

United States

AGA Networking Events at Mooring Disaster Restoration

Join restoration professionals from across the country for a full day of connection, insight, and industry-focused learning at the AGA Networking Event, hosted by Mooring Disaster Restoration in Grande Prairie, TX.

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RIA Focus on Forensics Conference 2016

This year’s conference was Oct. 10-13 in St. Louis, Missouri, and included two days of classroom training, and a third day that was all hands-on instruction. Day one started with a rather in depth lesson on body decomposition. Day two was more into the nitty gritty of forensic restoration. And day three was fully hands-on. These pictures tell the story!

This webinar is part of the Preparing to Respond: Hurricanes series.

Hurricane season isn’t what it used to be, and neither is disaster response. In this webinar, an expert‑led panel will break down what’s changed for hurricane response, and how restorers can scale responsibly without sacrificing their safety, retention, or profitability.

The modern claims ecosystem depends on seamless integration between the field, office, and carrier. Learn how a unified “golden thread” of communication transforms fragmented workflows into a transparent, high-performance process.

The Experience Convention & Trade Show logo The Experience Convention and Trade Show unites the cleaning, restoration, inspection, indoor air quality, and HVAC industries through hands-on education, live demonstrations, and high-impact networking. Attendees gain practical skills, business insight, and connections that elevate industry standards and drive growth.

Items Tagged with 'Restoration Industry Association'

ARTICLES

AnswerForce wins RIA Contractor’s Choice Award for third year straight

Darren Hudema: RIA Volunteer of the Year and a Life of Service in Restoration

One Industry, Different Models: The Future of the Restoration Industry

IdealTraits Named RIA’s Newest Affinity Partner

Profitable Restorer Named RIA’s First Affinity Partner of 2026

RIA Advocacy Wins Deliver Real Impact for Restorers in 2025

The Restoration Industry Association Appoints Vince Scarfo to Lead Government Affairs Advocacy

IICRC, RIA and CIRI Release Technical Guide for Safe Wildfire Restoration

Inside the Cost of Doing Business Survey: What It Means for Restoration Companies Today

Thomasville Restoration to Host Major Restoration Networking Event at Baltimore’s Horseshoe Casino

EVENTS

Training and Certification Industry

AGA Networking Event at Tobin Restoration

Training and Certification Industry

AGA Networking Events at Mooring Disaster Restoration

IMAGE GALLERIES

RIA Focus on Forensics Conference 2016

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