Restoration & Remediation, disaster restoration, mold & bioremediation service professionals with insurance claims & property-loss management industries. https://www.randrmagonline.com/rss/articles Learn how thorough documentation and clear communication help restorers support their estimates, prevent project delays, and reduce claims disputes in fire restoration. Learn how thorough documentation and clear communication help restorers support their estimates, prevent project delays, and reduce claims disputes in fire restoration. 

]]> Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:30:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92286-reducing-fire-restoration-claims-disputes-with-documentation http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92286 Learn how AccuGuard’s Mobile LabTM is bringing onsite asbestos testing to jobsites, reducing turnaround times, and accelerating the claims and recovery process for restorers, carriers, and customers. Learn how AccuGuard’s Mobile LabTM is bringing onsite asbestos testing to jobsites, reducing turnaround times, and accelerating the claims and recovery process for restorers, carriers, and customers. 

]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92270-how-the-mobile-lab-is-influencing-change-in-the-restoration-industry http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92270 Here’s how embers, wildfire smoke, pressure, and wind can impact and contaminate standing homes including their wall cavities, occupied spaces, and attics. Here’s how embers, wildfire smoke, pressure, and wind can impact and contaminate standing homes including their wall cavities, occupied spaces, and attics.  

]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92220-wildfire-smoke-infiltration-how-standing-homes-become-contaminated-part-3 http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92220 ZenFire has announced a new integration with The Compliance Engine, connecting fire protection inspections directly to compliance reporting. ZenFire has announced a new integration with The Compliance Engine, connecting fire protection inspections directly to compliance reporting. 

]]> Mon, 19 Oct 2026 05:51:47 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92269-zenfire-integrates-with-the-compliance-engine-to-streamline-third-party-fire-and-life-safety-compliance-reporting http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92269 StableDry Services has added Wolfe Construction to its growing network. The addition continues StableDry’s strategy of bringing together strong companies with local expertise and a customer-first mindset. StableDry Services has added Wolfe Construction to its growing network. The addition continues StableDry’s strategy of bringing together strong companies with local expertise and a customer-first mindset.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:45:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92268-stabledry-services-adds-wolfe-construction-to-its-growing-family-of-brands http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92268 Here’s how understanding the emotional impact of fire loss can help restorers improve their customer care and communication. Here’s how understanding the emotional impact of fire loss can help restorers improve their customer care and communication. 

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92248-the-human-side-of-fire-restoration http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92248 As restorers, are we doing enough to address wildfire smoke contamination? California introduced new legislation that addresses testing, remediation, and insurance claims. As restorers, are we doing enough to address wildfire smoke contamination? California introduced new legislation that addresses testing, remediation, and insurance claims.

]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92236-new-california-wildfire-smoke-laws-is-the-restoration-industry-ready http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92236 Mike Allred of Helixco shares what surprised him about The Experience, the value of connecting with cleaners and restorers, and why restorers and cleaners should attend this event. Mike Allred of Helixco shares what surprised him about The Experience, the value of connecting with cleaners and restorers, and why restorers and cleaners should attend this event.

]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92267-the-experience-more-than-a-cleaning-and-restoration-trade-show http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92267 Kayla McGowan shares a heartfelt thank you to the people, teams, and industry that helped shape her journey as R&R’s Editor-in-Chief the last two years. Kayla McGowan shares a heartfelt thank you to the people, teams, and industry that helped shape her journey as R&R’s Editor-in-Chief the last two years.

]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:30:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92266-an-open-letter-to-the-restoration-industry http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92266 Breezy named a Preferred and Strategic Partner in PuroClean’s SPAR program across multiple technology and communication categories. Breezy named a Preferred and Strategic Partner in PuroClean’s SPAR program across multiple technology and communication categories. 

]]> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92259-puroclean-names-breesy-preferred-spar-partner-for-ai-software-lead-capture-and-ai-answering http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92259 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. 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. 

]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92265-fire-restoration-safety-lessons-and-customer-service http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92265 It’s easy to underestimate protein fires because the contamination may not resemble “traditional” soot. Ryan Whitney breaks down how restorers can assess, follow pathways, properly document the loss, and build a more defensible restoration scope. Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92264-understanding-protein-fires-why-sight-smell-and-feel-still-matter-in-restoration http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92264 Here’s how smoke and soot can migrate during a fire and what restorers should include in their initial inspection to identify hidden contamination and create an accurate scope. Here’s how smoke and soot can migrate during a fire and what restorers should include in their initial inspection to identify hidden contamination and create an accurate scope. 

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:30:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92262-how-soot-and-smoke-can-spread-during-a-fire-loss http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92262 Invoca launches a new AI-powered solution designed to help home service businesses capture, qualify, and convert more leads into booked jobs. Invoca launches a new AI-powered solution designed to help home service businesses capture, qualify, and convert more leads into booked jobs. 

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:50:58 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92261-invoca-launches-data-ai-home-services-solution-that-turns-leads-into-booked-jobs http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92261 AllAces Cleaning & Restoration receives the RIA Australasia’s 2026 Commercial Restoration Project of the Year Award for a complex fire and smoke recovery project in Erina, New South Wales. AllAces Cleaning & Restoration receives the RIA Australasia’s 2026 Commercial Restoration Project of the Year Award for a complex fire and smoke recovery project in Erina, New South Wales. 

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2026 05:50:11 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92260-allaces-cleaning-and-restoration-wins-the-2026-commercial-restoration-project-of-the-year-award http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92260 Descubre cómo los profesionales bilingües de restauración generan confianza, mejoran la comunicación y crean oportunidades de crecimiento profesional. Descubre cómo los profesionales bilingües de restauración generan confianza, mejoran la comunicación y crean oportunidades de crecimiento profesional.

]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92263-la-ventaja-latina-por-que-los-profesionales-bilingues-de-restauracion-son-tan-valiosos http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92263 Building and scaling a restoration business is more than adding jobs, crews, and revenue. How restorers develop their leadership, strategically plan, scale their systems, build strong teams, and maintain financial discipline help owners grow without sacrificing their foundation. Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92258-beyond-more-jobs-what-it-takes-to-scale-a-restoration-business http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92258 Stone and tile surfaces can present unique challenges after fire and water damage, and improper cleaning methods can cause permanent damage. Stone and tile surfaces can present unique challenges after fire and water damage, and improper cleaning methods can cause permanent damage. 

]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:09:16 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92257-new-manual-tackles-fire-and-water-damage-to-stone-tile-and-terrazzo http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92257 Learn how fire whirls, thermal pressure, contamination zones, and smoke movement impact standing buildings during and after wildfire and WUI fire events. Learn how fire whirls, thermal pressure, contamination zones, and smoke movement impact standing buildings during and after wildfire and WUI fire events. 

]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92221-how-wildfires-and-wui-fires-impact-standing-buildings-part-2 http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92221 Proven business leader, David De La Torre, brings decades of industry experience, strong leadership, and track record of driving growth to Prism Specialty Restoration of Southeast Michigan. Proven business leader, David De La Torre, brings decades of industry experience, strong leadership, and track record of driving growth to Prism Specialty Restoration of Southeast Michigan.

]]> Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:44:04 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92256-prism-specialty-restoration-of-southeast-michigan-names-david-de-la-torre-chief-executive-officer http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92256 Learn what restorers should know about respirator selection, cartridge changes, fit testing, use, maintenance, and job hazard. Learn what restorers should know about respirator selection, cartridge changes, fit testing, use, maintenance, and job hazard.

]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92243-respirator-safety-what-restoration-workers-need-to-know http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92243 On this episode of Ask Annissa, she breaks down how restorers can prioritize wildfire losses using testing, safety, contamination levels, available resources, and customer needs. On this episode of Ask Annissa, she breaks down how restorers can prioritize wildfire losses using testing, safety, contamination levels, available resources, and customer needs.

]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:30:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92247-how-to-prioritize-wildfire-losses-when-an-entire-community-is-impacted http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92247 Learn how wind-driven embers can ignite homes and the importance of building design and proactive measures are critical in wildfire resilience. Learn how wind-driven embers can ignite homes and the importance of building design and proactive measures are critical in wildfire resilience. 

]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92222-why-embers-are-driving-wildfire-risk-to-homes-and-communities http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92222 Here’s how TPAs helped transform the restoration industry and why restorers must balance program compliance with their sales, growth, and customer experience. Here’s how TPAs helped transform the restoration industry and why restorers must balance program compliance with their sales, growth, and customer experience. 

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92255-third-party-administrators-in-restoration-the-good-the-bad-and-what-comes-next http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92255 Cotality’s Jamie Knippen shares how wildfire risk data, technology, and conflagration insights can help restorers prepare for fire losses. Cotality’s Jamie Knippen shares how wildfire risk data, technology, and conflagration insights can help restorers prepare for fire losses. 

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:30:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92226-wildfire-risk-data-and-the-future-of-fire-restoration http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92226 PuroClean is reporting continued franchise growth, with 44% of its Franchise Owners now operating multiple units and existing owners accounting for 20% of unit growth this year. PuroClean is reporting continued franchise growth, with 44% of its Franchise Owners now operating multiple units and existing owners accounting for 20% of unit growth this year.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:21:16 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92254-purocleans-franchise-development-momentum-accelerates-as-a-new-generation-of-entrepreneurs-fuels-2026-growth http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92254 Descubre mitos comunes sobre los equipos de restauración, desde deshumidificadores LGR hasta breakers, GFCI y mantenimiento, y conoce los hechos. Descubre mitos comunes sobre los equipos de restauración, desde deshumidificadores LGR hasta breakers, GFCI y mantenimiento, y conoce los hechos.

]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92253-exponiendo-conceptos-erroneos-sobre-el-equipo-de-restauracion http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92253 Here’s how restorers can avoid common documentation mistakes during a fire loss and build stronger files that support their scope, estimates, and work they completed. Here’s how restorers can avoid common documentation mistakes during a fire loss and build stronger files that support their scope, estimates, and work they completed. 

]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92252-avoid-these-fire-loss-documentation-mistakes http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92252 AccuGuard Environmental brings environmental testing directly to the jobsite through The Mobile Lab™, a mobile laboratory developed from founder Ben Doebler’s experience as a restoration franchise owner. AccuGuard Environmental brings environmental testing directly to the jobsite through The Mobile Lab™, a mobile laboratory developed from founder Ben Doebler’s experience as a restoration franchise owner. 

]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:48:29 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92250-accuguard-solves-industry-wide-testing-bottleneck-with-the-mobile-lab-delivering-on-site-results-in-mere-hours-instead-of-days http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92250 Airbotx’s 440X receives the Maintenance Sales News 2026 New Products Award in the Green Cleaning Products category. This product was originally developed for disaster restoration, the technology is designed to address air quality and odor challenges across restoration, commercial, hospitality, education, and other environments. Airbotx’s 440X receives the Maintenance Sales News 2026 New Products Award in the Green Cleaning Products category. This product was originally developed for disaster restoration, the technology is designed to address air quality and odor challenges across restoration, commercial, hospitality, education, and other environments.

]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2026 05:54:29 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92249-airbotx-440x-named-winner-of-maintenance-sales-news-2026-new-products-award http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92249