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State of the Restoration Industry in 2021

The Impact of COVID-19, Today’s TPA Landscape, Restoration Challenges and More

August 2, 2021

While this article is just a snapshot of the data captured in R&R’s 2021 State of the Industry study, the trends largely continue to be the same. In addition to biggest challenges, third party administrators, spending habits and future predictions, this year we explore the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on restoration companies.

An Overview of Photocatalytic Oxidation Technologies for Restoration Professionals

Michael A. Pinto, CSP, CMP, RTPE Jacob Kooistra

July 28, 2021

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This article is designed to provide some general information regarding a number of technologies that utilize different wavelengths of light as a sanitizing process under the general heading of photocatalytic oxidation (PCO).

Realtime Labs And Wonder Makers Environmental Present Information Regarding Mycotoxins And How Those Poisons Impact Fungal Remediation

June 24, 2021

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Mycotoxins, the chemical byproducts produced by mold, are linked with many health effects and need to be removed during remediation, as well as the visible colonies and microscopic spores.

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Efficacy + Safety in Disinfection Products

June 1, 2021

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It is important to not only look at efficacy of disinfectants, cleaners, and antimicrobials, but also to understand the application and usage process, the product's safety, its effect (if any) on occupants of the home or building you're cleaning, the safety of the product, and so on.

Dangers of Asbestos Contamination Post-Abatement

Sean Scott

May 24, 2021

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Prior to 1980, many building materials manufactured in the U.S. contained asbestos.

Hidden Hazards in Floods: Asbestos

Dave & Shannon Luce

April 29, 2021

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While asbestos is regulated today as a result of the risks inherent in exposure, it is not banned in the United States and the regulations in place today did not remove legacy asbestos.

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Blood, Guts, Brains and Remains

Finding success in offering niche remediation services, like trauma scene cleanup.

Michelle Blevins

April 28, 2021

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In my heart, I am a storyteller. Real joy, for me, comes from sharing about others – their stories, successes, lessons learned, and everything in between. One of my very favorite parts of being editor of R&R over the last six years has been meeting contractors – some big, some small, some offering niche services, others being full-service contractors.

R&R Q&A: Advantages of Adding Duct Cleaning Services

April 5, 2021

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This R&R Q&A features a topic that’s gotten even more popular since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic: duct cleaning. Today, extensive cleaning and disinfection services often include the HVAC system, which has prompted some restoration contractors to add duct cleaning as an additional service.

COVID-19 Q&A: Impact of the Pandemic a Year Later

March 15, 2021

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RC’s Coverage of the COVID-19’s impact on roofing contractors and the companies they partner with continues.

Three Ways to Use Ultraviolet Lamps Against Covid-19

Tom McArdle

February 18, 2021

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The economic and social disruption due to COVID-19, the disease caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, has devastated countless people around the world. This ongoing global pandemic has not only changed the way we operate on a daily basis, but it has changed our views of many different aspects of life.

Bill Robinson is DKI Services’ Commercial Solutions Vice President of Operations. It is his responsibility to oversee disaster relief operations for commercial large loss in the U.S. DKI Services is a restoration and remediation company that offers storm, water, and fire damage restoration services for both commercial and residential buildings. Some of Bill’s efforts have been nationally and locally acknowledged.

Larry Loffer is Senior Technician at Wagner Meters, Inc., where he has 26 years of experience in the Sawmill and Dry Kiln environment. With a degree in Computer Systems, Larry is involved in both hardware and software development, installation and training for sawmill operations, management and personnel.

Alan James is an International Business Development Manager for DBK Group. He is responsible for DBK’s Restoration Division and oversees the development of the DBK Drymatic range of products. James is IICRC certified and delivers Heat Drying focused training around the world.