Restoration & Remediation Magazine

Sublynk Opens Its Marketplace, Giving Subcontractors and GCs a Direct Line to Each Other

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:57:25 -0400

Sublynk launches its Marketplace to connect general contractors directly with subcontractors looking for work.

Cozmo AI Launches AI Workforce for Property and Casualty Claims

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:27:32 -0400

Cozmo AI launches a purpose-built platform for restoration networks and TPAs designed to automate property claims workflows across existing systems.

Holiday Cleaning Challenges for Commercial Properties

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Here are key holiday cleaning tips for commercial properties. They include high-traffic areas, disinfecting, deep cleaning, and property damage risks.

Don’t Let Growth Outrun Your Internal Processes

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Learn how repeatable workflows and SOPs can help restoration companies scale their operations, prevent breakdowns, and protect their margins.

Lath, Plaster, and Drywall: What Restorers Need to Know About Construction Dust

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Learn how plaster and lath have evolved into modern drywall and what restorers need to know about silica, gypsum, and other hazards from construction dust.

Q1 2026 Restoration Market Trends: Claims, Pricing and CAT Losses

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Verisk’s market data from Q1 of 2026 reveals claims stats, CAT trends, labor, pricing, and key indicators restorers should monitor.

Cero tolerancia para mohos tóxicos: pasos esenciales para una remediación exitosa

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:30:00 -0400

Conoce por qué cinco tipos de moho requieren cero tolerancia en las pruebas posteriores a la remediación y qué significa para una limpieza segura y efectiva.

ASTM E2356-26 Updates Asbestos Survey Requirements: What Restorers Should Know

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400

ASTM E2356-26 updates asbestos survey practices that include inspection scope and documentation for building renovation and demolition projects.

Preparing Restorers for Fire Response and Recovery

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:30:00 -0400

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

RIA Requests Dedicated Material Handling Line Items in Xactimate

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:26:01 -0400

The Restoration Industry Association formally asks Verisk to add dedicated material handling line items to the Xactimate pricing database.

DocuSketch and Verisk Partner to Streamline Restoration and Insurance Workflows

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:44:06 -0400

DocuSketch and Verisk have entered a multi-year agreement to deepen the integration between DocuSketch’s property documentation platform and Xactimate estimating software.

Voda Cleaning & Restoration Reaches 300 Franchise Territories Just Three Years After National Launch

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Voda's growth has been supported by an infrastructure designed to give locally owned businesses access to national resources, including training, marketing, technology, operational support, analytics and business coaching.

Hidden in Plain Sight: Expanding the Restoration Industry Workforce

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Learn how restoration and cleaning companies can expand their workforce by hiring people with disabilities and partnering with vocational rehabilitation agencies.

Why Deodorization Matters in Fire Restoration

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:30:00 -0400

On this episode of Ask The Expert, learn why deodorization, hidden contamination, coatings, and customer communication are critical in fire restoration.

FloLogic Introduces Remote I/O Module, Expanding Wireless Integration Across the Connected Water Ecosystem

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0400

As property owners and managers increasingly adopt smart home and building technologies, there is growing demand for water management systems that can communicate with other critical infrastructure to optimize leak monitoring.

El control de micotoxinas como parte crítica de la remediación de moho

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:30:00 -0400

Conoce los riesgos de las micotoxinas, cómo pueden propagarse en interiores y qué deben considerar los restauradores durante la remediación de moho.

Rebuild Raises $13M+ to Modernize the $100B Restoration Industry

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Rebuild platform automates the complex administrative work that happens between a contractor arriving at a property and getting a claim approved and paid.

StableDry Services Helps Homeowners Protect Critical Home Systems Year-Round With Customer Protection Plan

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Foundation, waterproofing and moisture-control systems play an important role in protecting a home, and like other major home systems, they can benefit from regular inspections and maintenance.

Best Practices for Corrosion Remediation in Aging Infrastructure

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Learn how corrosion best practices for aging infrastructure. Key processes include inspections, preparation of surfaces, protective coatings, and long-term maintenance.

Reins launches Valuation to help contractors know and grow their business value

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:14:00 -0400

Reins' new Valuation tool uses carefully developed AI agents to analyze financial and operating data, deliver a current valuation, identify the factors driving it and pinpoint opportunities for improvement.

Reets Drying Academy Launches ASK Reets, a Closed AI Assistant Built Specifically for Water Restoration

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Ask Reets is an AI assistant for restoration companies that draws exclusively on the Reets library of training videos, technical and course manuals, articles, tools, and thousands of documents Reets has never published. It does not invent an answer it does not have, and where a training video is the source, it links to the timestamped moment so the user can check it.

LearnToRestore.com and Legend Brands Announce “Learning With Legends” Event in Salt Lake City

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:45:00 -0400

The Learning With Legends event will give restoration professionals an opportunity to get hands-on with the latest Legend Brands equipment inside LearnToRestore’s Flood House, while also learning from and networking with restoration professionals from across the country.

ABC: Construction Materials Prices Jump Again in August

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400

“Construction input prices surged again in August, and the increases were widespread across materials,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.

More Than an Admin: Why Women Belong in Every Part of Restoration

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Here’s why restoration companies should look far beyond traditional gender roles and start building stronger teams by recognizing individual strengths.

Neighborly® Appoints Brent Korb as Chief Financial Officer

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Throughout his career, Brent Korb has led finance organizations through growth, transformation, acquisitions, and capital markets activity. His experience in housing-related industries provides a relevant perspective for Neighborly's portfolio of home services brands.

BMS CAT Strengthens Florida Service Through the Acquisition of Integrity Environmental Group

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Integrity Environmental Group will now operate as Integrity Environmental, Powered by BMS CAT, during an initial transition period, helping ensure continuity for customers, employees and business partners.

Essentials Station Offers Janitorial Service Companies a New Revenue Stream From Existing Customers

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Essentials Station can be placed in locations where a conventional vending machine or retail fixture would require too much floor space.

El Mito de la Fecha Límite para las Pruebas de Asbesto, Parte 2

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Conoce por qué 1980 no es una fecha límite para las pruebas de asbesto y qué deben saber los restauradores sobre OSHA, seguridad y cumplimiento.

OSHA Top 10 – Respiratory Protection: What Restorers Need to Know

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Learn about the key OSHA respiratory protection requirements that restorers need to know from medical evals to written programs.

Meet R&R’s 2026 Trailblazer Award Winner, Nate Judy!

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Meet Nate Judy, R&R’s 2026 Trailblazer Award winner, recognized for his servant leadership, industry advocacy, innovation, and advancing the future of restoration.