August 2021 | Restoration & Remediation | Restoration & Remediation Magazine

Check out the August 2021 edition of Restoration & Remediation, featuring our annual report on the State of the Restoration Industry, effects of modern building techniques on water damage restoration, a recap of the past 12 months in the restoration and insurance business, and much more!

State of the Restoration Industry in 2021

The Impact of COVID-19, Today’s TPA Landscape, Restoration Challenges and More

Michelle Blevins

August 2, 2021

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While this article is just a snapshot of the data captured in R&R’s 2021 State of the Industry study, the trends largely continue to be the same. In addition to biggest challenges, third party administrators, spending habits and future predictions, this year we explore the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on restoration companies.

Your Risks and Insurance: A Year in Review

David J. Dybdahl

August 9, 2021

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It’s been a wild ride in the restoration and insurance business for the past year. Here David Dybdahl recaps the past 12 months, including the actual versus perceived risks of COVID-19.

Overhead & Profit: The 10 & 10 Myth | Part 2

Sean M. Scott

August 4, 2021

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My hope is that the information in this article will shed some light on what it can cost for a restoration contractor to stay in business and provide the level of service consumers expect after a disaster.

Effects of Modern Building Techniques on Water Damage Restoration

Michelle Blevins

August 4, 2021

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Think of a life-sized LEGO project. Now, imagine all the tiny crevices between LEGO bricks. This is the future of construction, which will present structural drying challenges for restorers.

reducing waste in the restoration industry

7 Areas Restoration Companies Can Reduce or Eliminate Waste

Timothy E. Hull CR

August 3, 2021

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If restorers don’t embrace some of the same cost-saving measures as the service industry post-pandemic, they may find themselves taking a back seat to national conglomerates and franchise groups that are already moving in this direction.

The True Cost of a 1-Star Review for Your Restoration Business

Leighton Healey

August 3, 2021

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Studies show that 93% of consumers say reviews impact their purchasing decisions. In fact, nothing has a larger influence on a customer’s buying decision than their impression of a company’s online reviews – especially if they don’t have a lot of pre-existing knowledge of the industry.

An Overview of Photocatalytic Oxidation Technologies for Restoration Professionals

Michael A. Pinto CSP, SMS, CMP, RTPE, FLS, ERS Jacob Kooistra

July 28, 2021

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This article is designed to provide some general information regarding a number of technologies that utilize different wavelengths of light as a sanitizing process under the general heading of photocatalytic oxidation (PCO).

The Severe Report

When Trust Is Low, Costs Are High and Speed Is Slow

Scott Severe

August 4, 2021

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Ultimately, all participants in the restoration response chain should be aligned in getting the property owner back up and running again in the fastest and most fair way, assisted by the trust and peace of mind that well-constructed automation provides.

What is "Acceptable" Dry?

Josh Woolen

June 3, 2021

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What defines an acceptably-dry structure?

A New Face at R&R: Building on a Strong Foundation

Valerie King Joins R&R as New Editor-In-Chief

Valerie King

July 14, 2021

As the new R&R editor-in-chief, I am honored and humbled to follow the legacy Michelle Blevins leaves behind—of building a respected, sought-after resource for the industry based on trust, relationships, and valuable content.