Restoration Industry Top Stories

The Mental Toll of Working “in” Restoration Too Long

Tue, 19 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Learn how chronic stress and hurricane pressure can impact you as a restoration leader when it comes to your decision-making and long-term performance.

Preparing for a CAT Event: What Restoration Contractors Need to Know

Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Here’s what restorers should know before they deploy for a CAT event. We highlight cash flow, licensing, logistics, operational risks, and staffing.

Managing the First 72 Hours of Hurricane Response in Restoration

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Learn how restoration companies can manage the first 72 hours of their hurricane response with better triage, operational planning, and communication.

Why Communication During Restoration After a Hurricane Matters Most

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Thu, 14 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Communication during hurricane restoration helps reduce customer stress, delays, and better understanding of the process.

What You Say in the First 48 Hours Can Make or Break Your Commercial Restoration Job

Wed, 13 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Learn how to effectively communicate in the first 48 hours of a commercial restoration job that impacts trusts, business interruption, and project profitability, especially during hurricane response.

How Restoration Companies Can Support Their Employees During Disasters

Tue, 12 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Learn how restoration companies can support their employees during hurricane season with better communication, planning, and their leadership structure.

How Weather Data Helps Improve Hurricane Response for Restoration Contractors

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Here’s how restorers can use weather data to help improve their hurricane response, coordinate with emergency management teams, and deployment decisions.

2026 Hurricane Forecast Shows Fewer Storms but Greater Risk

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Fri, 08 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Here’s why the 2026 hurricane forecast still poses serious risk for restorers despite fewer predicted storms.

Why Hurricane Preparation Matters as Much as Cleanup for Homeowners

shawnhestermail@gmail.com (Shawn Hester) — Thu, 07 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Learn how restorers can help homeowners prepare efficiently and effectively before hurricane season with better documentation, safety, and preparation.

How Restorers can Scale Their Deployments During Hurricane Season

Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Learn how restorers can scale their staffing with cross-training, surge planning, and leadership when preparing for hurricane response. Proactive planning improves response time and profitability.

Hurricane Insurance Readiness for Restorers Starts Now!

Tue, 05 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Learn how restorers can prepare their insurance coverage before hurricane season starts to avoid costly delays, reduce their risk, and secure more work.

Is Your Restoration Technology Ready for the Upcoming Hurricane Season?

Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Here’s how restoration contractors can prepare their systems, technology, and communication to successfully respond and handle high job volume for the upcoming hurricane season.

Getting Hurricane-Ready: How Restoration Professionals Can Prepare Before the Storm

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Fri, 01 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Industry professionals and experts share how restorers can prepare for the upcoming hurricane season with proper planning, staffing, and operational readiness.

Women in Restoration: Leadership, Training, and Industry Impact

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Staci Sargent shares how leadership, training, and real-world experience are shaping the future of women in restoration.

Why Organic Sales Growth Still Wins in the Restoration Industry

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Learn why organic growth in sales helps restoration companies build stable revenue, protect their margins, and compete in a highly competitive industry.

Franchise vs. Independent in Restoration: What Really Drives Success

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Are you torn between a franchise or independent business model? Here are 5 key factors that determine your success, improve growth, profitability, and long-term performance in the restoration industry.

Darren Hudema: RIA Volunteer of the Year and a Life of Service in Restoration

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Darren Hudema reflects on his 50-year career in the restoration industry, mentorship, and leadership as the RIA Volunteer of the Year.

5 Overlooked Items That Impact Restoration Estimates and Profitability

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0400

Here are 5 commonly overlooked items in the restoration industry and how better documentation improves your estimates, risk management, and profitability.

Historic Theater Restoration Revives Indiana Landmark

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0400

A two-year restoration project takes a historic Indiana Theater and transforms it into a modern venue while preserving its cultural and architectural heritage.

Do You Know What Happens when You Use AI as a Thinking Partner in Restoration?

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -0400

Here’s how restorers can us AI as a thinking partner to improve their decision making, strengthen their operations, and drive consistent outcomes.

Taking Care of Yourself in the Cleaning & Restoration Industry - Part 2

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Part 2 of this series focuses on how restorers and cleaners can manage stress, support their mental health, and build resilience.

The New Profit War: How Restorers Will Compete in the Age of Managed Repair Programs

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Learn how programs and margin pressure are influencing the restoration industry and what restorers should do to stay profitable.

Women in Restoration: Leadership and Building a Family Business

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Alma West of Quick Dry Water Restoration and Magdalena Rebuild shares how she built her businesses by focusing on leadership, communication, and improving customer experience.

Two Worlds? The Commercial Drying Difference in Restoration

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Here are the key differences between residential and commercial drying that includes building systems, codes, HVAC, and strategies for large loss restoration projects.

The Real Test of Fire Restoration: Post-Restoration Evaluation Explained

lorne@disaster-education.com (Lorne McIntyre CR) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Here’s how post-restoration evaluation verifies your work after fire restoration is complete through documentation, odor assessment, and residue removal.

5 Steps to Improve Documentation in the Restoration Industry

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0400

Here are 5 steps that restorers can use to improve their documentation, build trust with their customers, and create consistent, defensible estimates.

How the Restoration Golf League Builds Connections and Networking in the Restoration Industry

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Learn how the Restoration Golf Leage (RGL) helps restorers build relationships, network, and strengthen collaboration across the industry.

The Best Social Media Platforms for Restoration Companies

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Learn which social media platforms help restoration companies build trust, increase visibility, and generate more leads.

Improving Negative-Pressure Containment for Biological Contaminants

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Here’s how restorers can improve their containment systems for biological contaminants while using negative pressure, barriers, and filtration.

Rethinking Operator Led Growth in the Restoration Industry

mcgowank@bnpmedia.com (Kayla McGowan) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:30:00 -0400

On this episode of Ask The Expert, Jeff Todd of ServiceMaster Restore® shares his insights on why local expansion often outperforms top-down growth.