Explore the freshest and most trending topics currently making waves in the restoration, remediation and cleaning industries. Dive into the latest buzz, timely insights, and noteworthy content that's driving our industry forward. https://www.randrmagonline.com/rss/3306-restoration-industry-top-stories en-us 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.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92243 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92243-respirator-safety-what-restoration-workers-need-to-know Annissa@firehouseeducation.com (Annissa Coy) 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.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92247 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 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. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92222 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92222-why-embers-are-driving-wildfire-risk-to-homes-and-communities 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. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92255 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 mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) 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. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92226 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:30:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92226-wildfire-risk-data-and-the-future-of-fire-restoration 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.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92253 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92253-exponiendo-conceptos-erroneos-sobre-el-equipo-de-restauracion mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) 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. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92252 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92252-avoid-these-fire-loss-documentation-mistakes The S.C.A.R.E Framework is designed to help restorers uncover technology risks that involve critical systems, automation, data, cybersecurity, and AI. The S.C.A.R.E Framework is designed to help restorers uncover technology risks that involve critical systems, automation, data, cybersecurity, and AI.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92246 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92246-the-real-technology-horror-stories-haunting-restoration-companies The effects of wildfires and WUI fires on buildings and key considerations for restorers responding to these losses. The effects of wildfires and WUI fires on buildings and key considerations for restorers responding to these losses. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92223 Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92223-wildfire-and-wui-fire-damage-what-restoration-professionals-need-to-know-part-1 Annissa@firehouseeducation.com (Annissa Coy) Learn how wildfire smoke contamination differs from structural fire damage and what restorers need to know about documentation, testing, and cleaning. Learn how wildfire smoke contamination differs from structural fire damage and what restorers need to know about documentation, testing, and cleaning. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92234 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92234-wildfire-smoke-vs-structure-fire-contamination Learn why fire restoration goes far beyond cleaning and how defining objectives, documenting properly, and verification can support restoration outcomes. Learn why fire restoration goes far beyond cleaning and how defining objectives, documenting properly, and verification can support restoration outcomes. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92224 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92224-cleaning-isnt-clearance-the-next-evolution-in-fire-restoration mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) Hear from Violand Management Associates on how restorers can prepare for 2027 with strategic planning, stronger financials, leadership, and diversifying their sales. Hear from Violand Management Associates on how restorers can prepare for 2027 with strategic planning, stronger financials, leadership, and diversifying their sales. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92242 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92242-preparing-your-restoration-business-for-2027 mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) Wildfires and fire losses are evolving and changing CAT response for restorers. October is designed to shed light on training, safety, and education ahead of their next fire job. Wildfires and fire losses are evolving and changing CAT response for restorers. October is designed to shed light on training, safety, and education ahead of their next fire job.  

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92225 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92225-preparing-to-respond-why-fire-is-reshaping-cat-restoration shawnhestermail@gmail.com (Shawn Hester) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92241 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92241-the-job-isnt-the-deliverable-the-documentation-is Learn how restorers can build stronger processes by aligning their roles, handoffs, expectations, and workflows with their company culture and team. Learn how restorers can build stronger processes by aligning their roles, handoffs, expectations, and workflows with their company culture and team. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92239 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92239-building-better-restoration-processes-starts-with-understanding-your-team La tecnología está cambiando la manera de detectar y eliminar las chinches. Desde sensores inteligentes y perros detectores hasta tratamientos con calor, frío y biopesticidas, descubre las herramientas que están haciendo la remediación más rápida, segura y efectiva. La tecnología está cambiando la manera de detectar y eliminar las chinches. Desde sensores inteligentes y perros detectores hasta tratamientos con calor, frío y biopesticidas, descubre las herramientas que están haciendo la remediación más rápida, segura y efectiva.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92238 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92238-como-la-tecnologia-avanzada-contra-chinches-esta-cambiando-las-reglas-del-juego-para-los-profesionales-de-restauracion Here’s how cleaners and restorers can rethink their technicians’ training cost as a quality that supports fewer callbacks, better workmanship, and stronger productivity. Here’s how cleaners and restorers can rethink their technicians’ training cost as a quality that supports fewer callbacks, better workmanship, and stronger productivity.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92237 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92237-the-training-dilemma-turning-technician-training-from-an-expense-to-an-asset Learn the difference between mold and mildew and why restorers should focus on fungal growth, moisture conditions, worker safety, and proper remediation. Learn the difference between mold and mildew and why restorers should focus on fungal growth, moisture conditions, worker safety, and proper remediation.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92232 Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92232-mold-vs-mildew-what-restorers-need-to-know mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) Here are key holiday cleaning tips for commercial properties. They include high-traffic areas, disinfecting, deep cleaning, and property damage risks. Here are key holiday cleaning tips for commercial properties. They include high-traffic areas, disinfecting, deep cleaning, and property damage risks.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92228 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92228-holiday-cleaning-challenges-for-commercial-properties Learn how repeatable workflows and SOPs can help restoration companies scale their operations, prevent breakdowns, and protect their margins. Learn how repeatable workflows and SOPs can help restoration companies scale their operations, prevent breakdowns, and protect their margins. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92227 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92227-dont-let-growth-outrun-your-internal-processes 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. 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. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92216 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92216-lath-plaster-and-drywall-what-restorers-need-to-know-about-construction-dust mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) Verisk’s market data from Q1 of 2026 reveals claims stats, CAT trends, labor, pricing, and key indicators restorers should monitor. Verisk’s market data from Q1 of 2026 reveals claims stats, CAT trends, labor, pricing, and key indicators restorers should monitor. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92215 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92215-q1-2026-restoration-market-trends-claims-pricing-and-cat-losses 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. 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.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92214 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92214-cero-tolerancia-para-mohos-toxicos-pasos-esenciales-para-una-remediacion-exitosa ASTM E2356-26 updates asbestos survey practices that include inspection scope and documentation for building renovation and demolition projects. ASTM E2356-26 updates asbestos survey practices that include inspection scope and documentation for building renovation and demolition projects.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92212 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92212-astm-e2356-26-updates-asbestos-survey-requirements-what-restorers-should-know mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) David Gavilanes shares how restorers can properly prepare for fire response with hazard assessments, PPE, communication, community education, and partnerships. David Gavilanes shares how restorers can properly prepare for fire response with hazard assessments, PPE, communication, community education, and partnerships.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92209 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:30:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92209-preparing-restorers-for-fire-response-and-recovery Learn how restoration and cleaning companies can expand their workforce by hiring people with disabilities and partnering with vocational rehabilitation agencies. Learn how restoration and cleaning companies can expand their workforce by hiring people with disabilities and partnering with vocational rehabilitation agencies.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92207 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92207-hidden-in-plain-sight-expanding-the-restoration-industry-workforce mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) On this episode of Ask The Expert, learn why deodorization, hidden contamination, coatings, and customer communication are critical in fire restoration. On this episode of Ask The Expert, learn why deodorization, hidden contamination, coatings, and customer communication are critical in fire restoration. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92206 Thu, 17 Sep 2026 09:30:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92206-why-deodorization-matters-in-fire-restoration Conoce los riesgos de las micotoxinas, cómo pueden propagarse en interiores y qué deben considerar los restauradores durante la remediación de moho. Conoce los riesgos de las micotoxinas, cómo pueden propagarse en interiores y qué deben considerar los restauradores durante la remediación de moho.

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92204 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92204-el-control-de-micotoxinas-como-parte-critica-de-la-remediacion-de-moho Learn how corrosion best practices for aging infrastructure. Key processes include inspections, preparation of surfaces, protective coatings, and long-term maintenance. Learn how corrosion best practices for aging infrastructure. Key processes include inspections, preparation of surfaces, protective coatings, and long-term maintenance.  

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92201 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92201-best-practices-for-corrosion-remediation-in-aging-infrastructure Here’s why restoration companies should look far beyond traditional gender roles and start building stronger teams by recognizing individual strengths. Here’s why restoration companies should look far beyond traditional gender roles and start building stronger teams by recognizing individual strengths. 

]]> http://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92195 Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.randrmagonline.com/articles/92195-more-than-an-admin-why-women-belong-in-every-part-of-restoration