As contractors move from pen and paper to digital documentation of everything from jobsite photos and 3D scans, to project estimates, to invoices and P&L, they’re left wondering what happens to the data they share on third-party platforms. In this episode, Kelly Ruane Melchiondo, attorney and partner with the Bilzin Sumberg Construction Law Group, answers commonly asked questions on the intersection of law, construction and data privacy + security.

Here’s how restoration companies can reduce their workflow fragmentation by improving documentation, prevent costly inefficiencies, and strengthen their operations.

Wildfire and fire losses present complex challenges that go beyond what restorers see. Here’s how restorers should approach, assess, test, involve third parties, and balance their technical and emotional aspects of caring for the homeowner.

Can mobile testing eliminate one of restoration’s biggest bottlenecks? Ben Doebler and Mark Davis share how The Mobile Lab™ brings asbestos sampling and analysis directly to the jobsite, reduces turnaround times, and can change how insurers, contractors, and restorers navigate the claims process.

Fire damage goes far beyond removing soot and repairing visible damage. Learn about commonly overlooked contamination, fire suppression water damage, documentation, safety, and exceptional customer service. 

Wildfire risk is expanding into new regions across the US, creating new challenges for restorers. Jamie Knippen of Cotality shares her insights on conflagration, emerging technology, and how restorers can use data to prepare both their businesses and communities.

Is your business prepared for 2027? Jeff Jones and Josh Bachman share the systems, numbers, sales strategies, and long-term planning restoration businesses should focus on as both competition and the market evolve.

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