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Eddie Bailey Named as Sasser’s Director of Operations, Leading Tampa Office

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 06:00:55 -0400

Sasser Restoration appoints Eddie Bailey as Director of Operations for its new Tampa office, supporting the company's continued expansion while strengthening its restoration services, operational leadership, and client relationships in the state of Florida.

Firehouse Education Opens Registration for Its Internationally Recognized Hands-On Restoration Training Experience

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:20:23 -0400

Firehouse Education opens registration for its Hands-On Restoration Training Experience, offering restorers immersive, real-world instruction in fire restoration, pack-outs, cleaning, deodorization, and industry best practices.

DocuSketch Launches Field Kit Bundle, Offering a Free $795 Camera Kit

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 05:52:49 -0400

DocuSketch is offering new customers a free Field Camera Kit with the purchase of a six-month subscription on any plan. The limited-time bundle includes a 360° camera, field accessories, software access, onboarding, and customer support to help restorers prepare for peak storm season.

JobSight Launches AI-Powered Tools for Restoration Contractors

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400

JobSight introduces JobSightAI, a suite of AI-powered tools designed to help restorers reduce their manual work, improve job visibility, and make faster, more informed decisions in the field and office.

Extreme heat tops American weather fears as dangerous heat spreads across the U.S., with drought, wildfires and wildfire smoke close behind

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:59:54 -0400

A new First Onsite Property Restoration survey found extreme heat is Americans' top weather concern, yet many remain unprepared for severe weather emergencies. This highlights the growing concerns over heat, wildfires, power outages, and the gap between awareness and preparedness.

LEGENDS LIVE Brings Restoration’s Leading Minds, Equipment, and Business Strategies Together for One Day at Reets Drying Academy

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:28:25 -0400

Reets Drying Academy and Legend Brands are bringing restoration professionals together for LEGENDS LIVE, a one-day event featuring hands-on training, live equipment demonstrations, business education, and direct access to some of the industry's most respected leaders and manufacturers.

FloodTech USA Expands its Water Damage Restoration Services in Alexandria, VA

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:12:37 -0400

FloodTech USA expands its water damage restoration services in Alexandria, Virginia, providing rapid emergency response, advanced drying solutions, and comprehensive restoration services for residential and commercial properties.

LearnToRestore.com Welcomes Brandon Burton as IICRC WRT Instructor

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:57:57 -0400

LearnToRestore.com welcomes Brandon Burton as an IICRC-approved Water Restoration Technician (WRT) instructor, expanding its training team with one of the restoration industry's most experienced educators and technical leaders.

ProKlean Services Welcomes Brooke Francis as Strategic Account & Business Development Manager

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:41:35 -0400

ProKlean Services welcomes Brooke Francis as Strategic Account & Business Development Manager, expanding the company's commitment to serving restoration contractors, distributors, strategic partners, and national accounts across North America.

Earn Your IICRC Floor Care Technician Certification Following The Experience Convention & Trade Show

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:34:24 -0400

Registration is open for the IICRC Floor Care Technician Course, led by IICRC Approved Instructor Robert Falzone and sponsored by 3D Corporation and The Experience. The two-day course provides practical training in identifying, maintaining, and restoring a wide variety of commercial and residential flooring materials.

ServiceForge launches free scheduling, booking and payments for every trade contractor in the US

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:21:36 -0400

ServiceForge now offers home service contractors free access to its online booking, scheduling, payment processing, and customer communication tools, helping businesses streamline operations, and improve the customer experience.

IICRC Announces a New Director of Government Relations & Advocacy

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:16:33 -0400

The IICRC welcomes Philip Kahn-Pauli as Director of Government Relations & Advocacy, where he will lead the organization's policy strategy and strengthen relationships with lawmakers, industry stakeholders, and certified professionals.

Sasser Restoration Expands National Footprint with Regional Office in Tampa, Florida

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:50:49 -0400

Sasser Restoration opens new regional office in Tampa, Florida, expanding its ability to deliver rapid emergency response, restoration, environmental, industrial cleaning, and reconstruction services to commercial and industrial clients.

Quick Response launches Response Plus, a proactive preparedness program for property and facility leaders

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:23:33 -0400

Quick Response launches Response Plus, a proactive preparedness program that helps commercial owners and facility leaders strengthen their emergency planning, reduce response times, and minimize disruption before water or fire damage events happen.

First Onsite and CAI Southeast Florida Launch Relief Drive for Earthquake Victims in Venezuela

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:46:58 -0400

First Onsite Property Restoration and the CAI Southeast Florida Chapter partner to collect essential supplies for communities affected by recent earthquakes in Venezuela, with donations supporting humanitarian relief efforts through Global Empowerment Mission.

PuroClean Earns Dual National Recognition for Franchise Culture and System Performance

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:51:36 -0400

PuroClean earns national recognition from Franchise Business Review and Entrepreneur, highlighting the company's strong franchise culture, franchisee satisfaction, and commitment to long-term business growth.

Restoration Affiliates Launches Redesigned Website

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:36:43 -0400

Restoration Affiliates launches redesigned website that is easier for clients to find trusted restoration partners, explore the network's national capabilities, and connect with independent restorers across the country.

ISSA Show North America Introduces the Robotics & Autonomous Cleaning Experience at the 2026 Event

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:18:44 -0400

ISSA Show North America launches Robotics & Autonomous Cleaning Experience (R.A.C.E.), giving cleaning professionals hands-on access to autonomous technologies, live demonstrations, and expert guidance on implementing robotics to improve efficiency and address workforce challenges.

Anabec Solutions Launches Independence Day Sales Event

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:12:48 -0400

Anabec Solutions is celebrating Independence Day with a limited-time sales event, offering tiered discounts across its full line of professional cleaning, remediation, and preservation products through July 2.

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.