Staffing is a struggle for many restoration companies. In fact, finding skilled workers, increasing wages and retaining labor are the top three challenges they face, according to R&R’s 2021 State of the Industry report. In this Ask the Expert episode, Leighton Healey, CEO of KnowHow, details the recently launched Restoration Workforce Survey, open through early 2022. Its aim is to shed light how the industry can attract and retain qualified workers. To take the survey, visit restorationsurvey.net.  

Verisk experts break down the 2026 Q1 restoration trends that cover claim volume, CAT losses, pricing, labor, materials, and loss severity.

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

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Fire restoration goes far beyond the visible damage. Mark Robertson of Benefect and Fiberlock discusses hidden contamination, coatings, deodorization, and customer communication on this episode of Ask The Expert.

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In this special episode of Ask the Expert, we talk with R&R’s 2026 Trailblazer Award Winner, Nate Judy, about his journey from "trying out" restoration to blazing his own trail in the industry.

In this special episode of Ask the Expert, we chat with our 2026 Women in Restoration Award winner, Meredith Truitt!

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

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