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Hiring Restoration Work: A Consumer's Guide to Making Informed Decisions

ingramm@bnpmedia.com (Myldred Ingram) — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500

When faced with the need for restoration work, whether due to fire, flood, or other forms of damage, choosing the right restoration company becomes crucial.

High Prices, Natural Disasters Marked 2022 for the Restoration Industry

craigt@bnpmedia.com (Ted Craig) — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500

The year started with fires out west and end with hurricanes on the East Coast.

Is Surface Cleaning Still Necessary in an Effective COVID-19 Control Plan?

Mon, 10 May 2021 08:01:00 -0400

By taking cleaning and disinfection seriously, it helps enable employees and visitors to feel safer while also reinforcing the seriousness with which the organization addresses the health and well-being of all occupants.

Earning Consumer and Employee Trust in the “New Normal”

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 01:00:00 -0500

88% of consumers are more likely to frequent a business with clear cleaning and disinfection protocols, according to a Kantar U.S. 2020 study.

SMART Goals

blevinsm@bnpmedia.com (Michelle Blevins) — Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome to 2021! Since most New Year’s resolutions fail, I’ve found that following a special acronym helps me create attainable goals, and see the process through.

The Women of Maxons Restoration NYC

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 01:00:00 -0400

Women are coming into the restoration industry as educators; they are joining boards, becoming industry leaders, and also taking on the role of project management.

Lessons Learned by Essential Businesses During the Pandemic

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 01:00:00 -0400

Don't allow the pandemic to let you lose sight of long-term goals.

Choosing What Goes Back on Your Table

blevinsm@bnpmedia.com (Michelle Blevins) — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Have you yet found words to even begin to describe life over the last five or six months? I know I haven’t.

A Serving Heart in the Restoration Industry

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0400

We are not counselors, but it is difficult sometimes when we are faced with a loss where a customer is clearly turning to us for that very thing. Setting expectations and remaining professional, yet kind, is the right course.

Navigating Business in 2020

blevinsm@bnpmedia.com (Michelle Blevins) — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

I laugh a little to myself when I look back at some of R&R’s final articles of 2019. Several revolved around industry trends and predictions for the year to come. No one could have predicted what actually lay ahead for all of us.

Don't Let Fear Prevent You from Getting Out of the Truck

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 01:00:00 -0400

911 Restoration CEO's newly released autobiography encourages entrepreneurs to find patience, diligence, and passion to discover how much they're capable of.

Basics of Helping Homeowners Recover from Water Damage

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 01:00:00 -0500

While it’s common for property owners to want to rush the repairs so they can get their house back to its pre-damaged state ASAP, it’s the responsibility of the water damage restoration team to ensure that the entire process is carried out correctly and safely.

Stay Interviews

blevinsm@bnpmedia.com (Michelle Blevins) — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500

There has been a lot of talk about hiring woes in today’s booming job market. In R&R’s State of the Industry study in 2018 and 2019, hiring and retaining employees was identified as the top pain point for restoration contractors. With the unemployment rate sitting at a very steady 3.7%, that’s not new news to anyone, right?

Plumbers and Restoration Companies Can Work Together to Fix Property Damage

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 01:00:00 -0500

Finding flexible ways to work with your customers while also working closely with other companies is a key to building solid consumer relationships and maintaining a well-known quality business.

How Expanding Lines of Service Can Add Value to Your Business

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 01:00:00 -0500

As we continue to expand our services, we are constantly looking at the bigger picture. How can we grow?

The Great Flood of 2012 | Guest Blog

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 01:00:00 -0400

We went from heartbroken to happily ever after in a matter of days. I was convinced that the restoration experts didn’t just save our home. They saved our lives.