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From First-Year Momentum to Multi-Million-Dollar Growth: PuroClean Honors Top Franchise Owners

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:00:00 -0400

PuroClean recognizes two outstanding franchise locations during its Annual International Convention, honoring one franchise for sustained long-term growth and another franchise for an exceptional first-year performance.

BELFOR Franchise Group Highlights Mid-Year Growth Momentum Across Its Family of Service Brands

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:38:42 -0400

BELFOR Franchise Group continues to expand its portfolio of service-based franchise brands, adding new territories while earning industry recognition for specialties spanning across restoration, contents recovery, waste removal, and specialty services.

Reins and ProfitWorks partner to help independent business owners expand their access to alternative equity programs

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:29:04 -0400

Reins and ProfitWorks partner to help privately owned businesses improve their employee retention, leadership development, and succession planning through alternative equity solutions, incentive programs, and business coaching.

Restoration ERP Hires Director of Education & Customer Success to Accelerate Commercial Sales Support

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 06:19:06 -0400

Restoration ERP appoints Amy LeBeau as Director of Education & Customer Success, expanding their platform’s support, sales training, and AI-powered coaching resources for restorers.

Gordy Powell Promoted to National Director of Marketing and Business Development at Trauma Services

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:06:46 -0400

Trauma Services promotes Gordy Powell to National Marketing and Business Development, where he will focus on building partnerships, expanding the company’s national footprint, and strengthening relationships across the trauma, biorecovery, and restoration.

Albi Acquires Oak Estimates to Drive AI-Powered Estimating and Collections for Restoration Contractors

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:27:18 -0400

Albi acquires Oak Estimates, expanding their professional estimating and collections capabilities while accelerating the development of their AI-powered tools designed to help restorers improve their estimate quality and get paid faster.

Sublynk Launches the 'Sublynk Certified Network' to Turn Compliance into a Competitive Advantage for Contractors

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:40:59 -0400

Sublynk launches its Certified Network, giving contractors a way to transform their compliance into a business development tool through public-facing profiles, verified credentials, and a searchable contractor registry.

ATI Restoration Receives Inaugural Innovative Contractor of the Year Award for Los Angeles Wildfire Response

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:24:51 -0400

ATI Restoration named the inaugural Innovative Contractor of the Year by Altimeter Solutions Group, recognizing the company’s large-scale response, technical expertise, and community support following the Eaton and Palisades wildfires.

Saratoga-Based KPM Restoration Triples Growth and Expands into NYC Market

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400

The company’s rapid expansion includes major growth in Poughkeepsie and Westchester, allowing KPM to provide faster emergency response and restoration services to homeowners, businesses, property managers, municipalities, and commercial clients throughout the region.

Brenton Point Capital Partners Announces Partnership with Merit Restorations

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:45:00 -0400

The partnership will support the company’s continued growth across Virginia, West Virginia and Texas, while preserving the local relationships and operational approach that have contributed to its success.

New ServiceForge survey highlights growing demand for human engagement in customer service interactions

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:41:22 -0400

A new ServiceForge survey found consumers prefer speaking with a real person over AI when contacting home service businesses, citing trust, empathy, loyalty and better problem resolution as key factors.

Honoring Dennis Blake and His Accomplishments in Flooring and Restoration

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400

The industry leader helped advance both flooring and restoration through his involvement in the World Floor Covering Association and his work with Disaster Kleenup International (DKI).

PuroClean Targets Expansion in El Paso Amid Growing Demand for Restoration Services

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:53:39 -0400

PuroClean is expanding its franchise development efforts in El Paso, Texas, where recurring flood, wildfire, and property damage risks continue to drive demand for restoration and remediation services.

Neighborly Launches Redesigned AI-Powered App to Simplify Home Service Management

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:41:30 -0400

Neighborly launches a redesigned app that helps homeowners and renters manage home maintenance, book trusted service professionals, organize records, and receive personalized reminders through an AI-powered platform.

Brandon Burton Launches Burton Indoor Environmental Consulting (BIEC)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:59:46 -0400

After more than three decades in restoration, training, and standards development, Brandon Burton launches Burton Indoor Environmental Consulting full-time, focusing on technical consulting, expert testimony, and industry advocacy.

Guardian Restoration Group of Georgia Celebrates Grand Opening of New Covington Headquarters

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:48:11 -0400

Guardian Restoration Group of Georgia announces the opening of their new headquarters in Covington, Georgia, a milestone that supports the company’s continued expansion and commitment to serving property owners throughout the region.

Gale Associates, Inc. Receives the 2026 Wage Equity Impact Award

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:45:14 -0400

Gale Associates receives the 2026 Wage Equity Impact Award from the Boston Women’s Workforce Council, recognizing the company’s commitment to understanding and addressing gender and racial wage disparities through data-driven workforce initiatives.

Romexterra Restoration Names Jason Yoder as Chief Executive Officer

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:01:32 -0400

Romexterra Restoration appoints Jason Yoder as its Chief Executive Officer, positioning the company for continued growth while strengthening operations, service capacity, and restoration leadership across the Chicagoland market.

Prep for National Safety Month with CCP Direct

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:24:08 -0400

National Safety Month hits a major milestone its 30th anniversary, and CCP Direct is highlighting the importance of workplace safety, personal protective equipment, and heat illness prevention for workers across a variety of industries.

Gale Associates, Inc. Leads Historic Restoration of Barnstable Superior Courthouse

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:42:18 -0400

Gale Associates is leading the evaluation, design, and construction administration for the $7 million restoration of the historic Barnstable Superior Courthouse, a nearly 200-year-old landmark on Cape Cod.

Cooper Graves Industrial Acquires Rights to Established Specialty Construction Product Portfolio

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:14:54 -0400

Cooper Graves Industrial acquires the LumberKote®, BaseKote®, Fusion®, LumberKleen®, and Xtract® product lines, expanding its portfolio of solutions serving foundation repair, crawl space, waterproofing, and moisture management professionals.

Oridian Capital Partners Launches AnchorPoint Foundations to Build a Foundation Repair and Waterproofing Platform

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:29:41 -0400

Oridian Capital Partners launches AnchorPoint Foundations, a new platform company focused on foundation repair, waterproofing, crawl space encapsulation, and related services through a growing network of regional brands.

Gale Associates, Inc. Opens Providence, Rhode Island Office

Fri, 29 May 2026 11:27:47 -0400

Gale Associates opens a new office in Providence, Rhode Island, expanding its regional footprint and enhancing support for clients throughout Rhode Island and Southern New England.

Six-in-10 Americans Concerned About Infectious Disease Risk in Public Settings: Survey

Thu, 28 May 2026 13:07:09 -0400

A new First Onsite survey found that Americans are highly concerned about infectious disease spreading, indoor environmental risks, and long-term health effects tied to building contamination and damage.

Housecall Pro Unveils Platform Redesign at “Built to Last” Spring Summit 2026

Thu, 28 May 2026 06:37:02 -0400

Housecall Pro’s Spring Summit 2026 will bring together home service professionals for a full day of AI education, product updates, networking, and business growth strategies designed to help companies prepare for the future of the trades.

Paul Davis of Louisville Earns PD Cup, the Highest Honor Within the Paul Davis Network

Thu, 28 May 2026 06:18:00 -0400

Paul Davis of Louisville wins the PD Cup, the highest honor within the Paul Davis franchise network, recognizing their exceptional operational performance, customer experience, and leadership across North America.

Neighborly® Promotes Tanner Stutz to Executive Vice President, Strategic Operations & Analytics

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:17:39 -0400

Neighborly promotes Tanner Stutz to Executive Vice President of Strategic Operations & Analytics, reinforcing their focus on operational agility, data-driven decision-making, and franchise growth.

Voda Cleaning & Restoration Appoints Laura Butcaris as President to Drive Franchise Success

Wed, 27 May 2026 06:26:42 -0400

Voda Cleaning & Restoration names Laura Butcaris as President, reinforcing their commitment to franchisee growth, operational scalability, and national expansion.

PuroClean’s PuroVet Program Demonstrates Ongoing Commitment to Veterans Through Crisis Response

Thu, 21 May 2026 10:16:25 -0400

A Michigan veteran family’s home and financial stability were threatened by toxic mold, and PuroClean stepped in with full remediation response through its mission-driven PuroVet Program.

Sto Corp. Names Nicolas Gosselin as General Manager for Sto Canada Ltd.

Tue, 19 May 2026 09:05:51 -0400

Sto Corp. appoints Nicolas Gosselin as General Manager of Sto Canada. Gosselin brings over 20 years of experience in the construction materials industry with expertise in sales, business growth, and operations.