One of my favorite parts about working in the restoration industry is that every day our brand has the opportunity to change people’s lives. It’s always top of mind for me to remember that we are called on by our customers during some of the most difficult periods they will experience.

BURLINGTON, Wash. (Apr. 10, 2019) – Legend Brands Education (LBE) has announced a special two-week career training program for U.S. veterans, offering a 50% discount on a veterans-only Restoration Bootcamp at the LBE Nashville campus. Veterans can also attend a job fair with local business owners and other key players in the water and fire damage restoration industry.

In the disaster recovery and restoration world, the media used for blasting is determinative to project outcome. Many historic buildings have delicate surfaces that often require a softer media. In the cases of disaster recovery, how to remove soot, coal, char and other unwanted items without damaging the structure has always been the center of discussions.

This Q&A between R&R Editor-in-Chief Michelle Blevins and ARS Restoration Specialists Branch Manager Kori Medeiros details the importance of establishing key relationships and emergency response plans with local businesses, and being ready to get to work at any hour.