Dr. Gene Cole shares stories that stick with him regarding the health and safety of restoration contractors and their customers. He also offers COVID-19 cleaning and disinfection tips in the face of the Omicron variant. Dr. Cole has more than 35 years of applied research experience, with emphasis on identification and reduction of pollutant reservoirs and sources, bioaerosols, residential and workplace exposure assessment and control, product evaluation, cleaning and restoration, mold and sewage remediation, and biocides. 

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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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!