Notable news, announcements and milestones in the industry. https://www.randrmagonline.com/rss/2659-restoration-and-remediation-industry-news en-us The Restoration Industry Association formally asks Verisk to add dedicated material handling line items to the Xactimate pricing database. The Restoration Industry Association formally asks Verisk to add dedicated material handling line items to the Xactimate pricing database.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92211 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:26:01 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92211-ria-requests-dedicated-material-handling-line-items-in-xactimate DocuSketch and Verisk have entered a multi-year agreement to deepen the integration between DocuSketch’s property documentation platform and Xactimate estimating software. DocuSketch and Verisk have entered a multi-year agreement to deepen the integration between DocuSketch’s property documentation platform and Xactimate estimating software.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92210 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:44:06 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92210-docusketch-and-verisk-partner-to-streamline-restoration-and-insurance-workflows 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. 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.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92208 Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92208-voda-cleaning-and-restoration-reaches-300-franchise-territories-just-three-years-after-national-launch 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. 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.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92205 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92205-flologic-introduces-remote-i-o-module-expanding-wireless-integration-across-the-connected-water-ecosystem The Rebuild platform automates the complex administrative work that happens between a contractor arriving at a property and getting a claim approved and paid. The Rebuild platform automates the complex administrative work that happens between a contractor arriving at a property and getting a claim approved and paid.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92203 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92203-rebuild-raises-13m-to-modernize-the-100b-restoration-industry 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. 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.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92202 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92202-stabledry-services-helps-homeowners-protect-critical-home-systems-year-round-with-customer-protection-plan 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. 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.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92199 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:14:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92199-reins-launches-valuation-to-help-contractors-know-and-grow-their-business-value 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. 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.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92200 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92200-reets-drying-academy-launches-ask-reets-a-closed-ai-assistant-built-specifically-for-water-restoration 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. 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.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92197 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:45:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92197-learntorestorecom-and-legend-brands-announce-learning-with-legends-event-in-salt-lake-city “Construction input prices surged again in August, and the increases were widespread across materials,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “Construction input prices surged again in August, and the increases were widespread across materials,” said ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92196 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92196-abc-construction-materials-prices-jump-again-in-august 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. 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. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92194 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92194-neighborly-appoints-brent-korb-as-chief-financial-officer 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. 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.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92193 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92193-bms-cat-strengthens-florida-service-through-the-acquisition-of-integrity-environmental-group Essentials Station can be placed in locations where a conventional vending machine or retail fixture would require too much floor space. Essentials Station can be placed in locations where a conventional vending machine or retail fixture would require too much floor space.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92192 Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92192-essentials-station-offers-janitorial-service-companies-a-new-revenue-stream-from-existing-customers Bright Spark named an Official Media Partner for The Experience 2026, where the team will interview restoration industry leaders about the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping today's businesses. Bright Spark named an Official Media Partner for The Experience 2026, where the team will interview restoration industry leaders about the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping today's businesses.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92188 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:15:38 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92188-bright-spark-named-an-official-media-partner-for-the-experience-2026 FLEET Response appoints Trace Larsen as Vice President of Operations, bringing more than 20 years of restoration, construction, and home services leadership experience to the role. FLEET Response appoints Trace Larsen as Vice President of Operations, bringing more than 20 years of restoration, construction, and home services leadership experience to the role. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92186 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:58:50 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92186-fleet-response-appoints-trace-larsen-as-vice-president-of-operations The Microbial Warrior 2.0 Experience will return Oct. 19-24, 2026, in Greenfield, Indiana, with hands-on training led by Master Trainer Jeff Jones. The Microbial Warrior 2.0 Experience will return Oct. 19-24, 2026, in Greenfield, Indiana, with hands-on training led by Master Trainer Jeff Jones.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92187 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:55:36 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92187-microbial-warrior-20-announces-october-biohazard-remediation-and-fentanyl-decontamination-training For most restoration teams, the work between the first site visit and a completed estimate is spread across separate tools and separate days. These new features are designed to cut down that time, reducing delays for the property owner and the carrier. For most restoration teams, the work between the first site visit and a completed estimate is spread across separate tools and separate days. These new features are designed to cut down that time, reducing delays for the property owner and the carrier.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92185 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:20:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92185-docusketch-to-demonstrate-instant-sketch-scope-walkthrough-and-initial-estimate-in-a-september-9-live-webinar The Reel Disaster Restoration Rockfish Invitational will bring restoration professionals together Oct. 5 in Kent Narrows, Maryland, for fishing, networking, and charitable support. The Reel Disaster Restoration Rockfish Invitational will bring restoration professionals together Oct. 5 in Kent Narrows, Maryland, for fishing, networking, and charitable support.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92184 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:16:23 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92184-reel-disaster-restoration-rockfish-invitational-set-to-bring-restorations-elite-to-kent-narrows-this-october naturalForms and CompanyCam launch a new integration designed to streamline field documentation for contractors. naturalForms and CompanyCam launch a new integration designed to streamline field documentation for contractors.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92181 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:00:52 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92181-naturalforms-and-companycam-integrate-to-streamline-field-documentation HHS launches its Rapid Response & Restoration Division to help healthcare facilities prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. HHS launches its Rapid Response & Restoration Division to help healthcare facilities prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92178 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:52:52 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92178-hhs-launches-specialized-rapid-response-and-restoration-division-to-revolutionize-emergency-recovery-in-healthcare Klarna and Housecall Pro partner to bring flexible payment options to more than 200,000 users on the Housecall Pro platform. Home service professionals can offer their customers options including paying in full, interest-free Pay in 4, and longer-term financing for repairs and improvement projects. Klarna and Housecall Pro partner to bring flexible payment options to more than 200,000 users on the Housecall Pro platform. Home service professionals can offer their customers options including paying in full, interest-free Pay in 4, and longer-term financing for repairs and improvement projects.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92172 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:08:13 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92172-klarna-and-housecall-pro-bring-flexible-payments-to-americas-skilled-trades Hospeco Brands Group launches EvoGreen All-Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser, the first product of its new line of environmentally responsible cleaning solutions. Hospeco Brands Group launches EvoGreen All-Purpose Cleaner & Degreaser, the first product of its new line of environmentally responsible cleaning solutions. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92168 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:53:48 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92168-evogreen-all-purpose-cleaner-and-degreaser-the-evolution-of-professional-strength-green-cleaning magicplan and Elkmont Estimates announce a partnership designed to create a more connected workflow for restoration contractors, from initial field documentation through estimating and claims closure. magicplan and Elkmont Estimates announce a partnership designed to create a more connected workflow for restoration contractors, from initial field documentation through estimating and claims closure.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92165 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:29:56 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92165-magicplan-and-elkmont-estimates-partner-to-connect-documentation-and-estimating Powerhouse Consulting Group ranks No. 1002 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, for the second year in a row on the list of America's fastest-growing private companies. Powerhouse Consulting Group ranks No. 1002 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, for the second year in a row on the list of America's fastest-growing private companies. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92157 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:41:51 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92157-powerhouse-consulting-group-named-no-1002-on-the-2026-inc-5000-list GreenTec Restoration launches GreenTec National, a new commercial division designed to bring its relationship-focused restoration services to commercial customers and insurance carriers nationwide. GreenTec Restoration launches GreenTec National, a new commercial division designed to bring its relationship-focused restoration services to commercial customers and insurance carriers nationwide.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92146 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:24:40 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92146-greentec-national-launches-boutique-commercial-disaster-restoration-from-coast-to-coast Helixco launches Helixco Connect, a customer relationship management platform built specifically for restoration and reconstruction companies focused on commercial growth. Helixco launches Helixco Connect, a customer relationship management platform built specifically for restoration and reconstruction companies focused on commercial growth.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92144 Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:55:45 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92144-helixco-launches-connect-an-emergency-response-profile-erp-and-crm-built-exclusively-for-the-restoration-industry Extreme Supplies expands their services in Tampa, Florida, expanding its restoration equipment, rental, technical support, and logistics capabilities throughout Florida and the Southeast. Extreme Supplies expands their services in Tampa, Florida, expanding its restoration equipment, rental, technical support, and logistics capabilities throughout Florida and the Southeast.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92143 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:51:10 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92143-extreme-supplies-expands-its-national-footprint-with-launch-of-tampa-operation RestoPros appoints Michael McAllister as President, adding more than two decades of home services franchise leadership to its executive team. RestoPros appoints Michael McAllister as President, adding more than two decades of home services franchise leadership to its executive team. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92140 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:57:18 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92140-restopros-expands-leadership-team-with-appointment-of-michael-mcallister-as-president Reins partners with CORE Group to provide independent restorers with access to alternative equity and profit-sharing solutions designed to improve employee retention, strengthen succession planning, and build long-term business value. Reins partners with CORE Group to provide independent restorers with access to alternative equity and profit-sharing solutions designed to improve employee retention, strengthen succession planning, and build long-term business value.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92135 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:56:34 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92135-reins-to-offer-alternative-equity-solutions-to-core-groups-members The IICRC submits comments that support the creation of a dedicated NAICS classification for Emergency Restoration Services. The IICRC submits comments that support the creation of a dedicated NAICS classification for Emergency Restoration Services.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92133 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:25:54 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92133-industry-leaders-urge-federal-recognition-of-emergency-restoration-services-in-2027-naics-update