Managing Your Restoration Business

Preparing Your Restoration Business for 2027

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Hear from Violand Management Associates on how restorers can prepare for 2027 with strategic planning, stronger financials, leadership, and diversifying their sales.

Five Questions That Should Shape Every Restoration Company’s 2027 Plan

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Growth is often limited by the systems, leadership, and discipline required to support it. Before deciding how much the company should grow, the owner needs to answer five questions about the business.

The Job Isn’t the Deliverable. The Documentation is.

shawnhestermail@gmail.com (Shawn Hester) — Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400

Restoration companies can perform the work correctly and leave money on the table because their file cannot support the work performed. With the claims process evolving, restorers need to rethink how they manage the project, estimate, and work with the carrier.

Building Better Restoration Processes Starts with Understanding Your Team

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Learn how restorers can build stronger processes by aligning their roles, handoffs, expectations, and workflows with their company culture and team.

The Training Dilemma: Turning Technician Training from an Expense to an Asset

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Here’s how cleaners and restorers can rethink their technicians’ training cost as a quality that supports fewer callbacks, better workmanship, and stronger productivity.

Holiday Cleaning Challenges for Commercial Properties

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — 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

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — 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.

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

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — 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.

La Marea Latina ha Llegado: Influencia y Oportunidades en la Restauración

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Descubre cómo el crecimiento de la industria, la educación y el cambio generacional están creando nuevas oportunidades para trabajadores, emprendedores y dueños de negocios latinos en restauración.

Marketing for Restorers Who Hate Marketing

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Here are five marketing lessons for restorers that help build trust, improve customer experiences, create sustainable business growth, and earning referrals.

LSA 2026: Cómo Multiplicar Leads de Emergencia y Superar a Tu Competencia en Restauración

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Descubre cómo optimizar tu presencia en Google Maps (GBP) y Google Local Services Ads (LSA) para aumentar tu visibilidad local, mejorar tu posicionamiento y dominar el "Total Top Impression", para que tu empresa sea la primera opción en servicios de restauración.

Building More Than Buildings: How Women are Shaping Restoration's Future

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Women are helping shape the future of the restoration industry by building healthy workplace cultures, strengthening teams, and leading with accountability, wisdom, and service.

AI vs. RI: The Real Battle Is Over Liability — and Profitability

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Learn where Artificial Intelligence can help improve restoration efficiency, where human judgement remains a critical part of the business, and how balancing both can reduce restorer’s liability and protect their profitability.

How to Price and Bill for Contents Restoration

Annissa@firehouseeducation.com (Annissa Coy) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Annissa Coy shares how restorers can price and bill their contents jobs using time and material, accurate costs, specialty pricing, and strong documentation.

Can I vs. Should I? The Human Side of Restorability

Annissa@firehouseeducation.com (Annissa Coy) — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Here’s how emotional intelligence, sentimental value, and homeowner advocacy can help restorers make better decisions when they’re handling contents.

The Changing Workforce Behind Restoration Growth

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Learn how technology, flexible team structures, labor shortages, and changing expectations are reshaping workforce strategies for restoration companies looking to grow.

Managing Large-Loss Restoration Projects

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Boris Skoro of Prism Specialties shares best practices for managing large-loss restoration projects, including assessment, documentation, logistics, transparency, communication, and post-project reviews.

Building a Learning Culture That Drives Growth for Restoration Businesses

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Here’s how restoration businesses can build a learning culture, strengthen their employee retention, and develop future restoration leaders.

Preparing for the Next Hurricane: A Guide for Property and Business Owners

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:30:00 -0400

Learn how property and business owners can prepare for a hurricane with their documentation, insurance, and restoration strategies that support the recovery process.

How Many Times Does Your Restoration Team Touch the Same Insurance Claim?

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Learn how a simple 10-claim audit can help restorers reduce their claim rework, improve workflows, and utilize their estimators to their maximum capacity.

Building a Restoration Business That Can Succeed Without You

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:45:00 -0400

Here’s how restoration owners can reduce dependence, plan for succession, retain their employees, and build a business that can grow and succeed without them.

Why Restoration Jobs Are Won or Lost in the First Few Minutes

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:00:00 -0400

The first few minutes of a restoration call are critical in building customer trust, emergency response, and converting leads into restoration jobs.