Meet Restoration Affiliates Finding Power in Nationwide Partnerships

In 2021, Restoration Affiliates will celebrate its 10th anniversary. While you may have never heard of RA, they are truly an innovative organization worthy of notice. RA members across the country work together, much like a franchise system or large independent company with regional offices, to serve customers’ restoration needs.

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SMART Goals

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.

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COVID-19: Applying 2020 Lessons in 2021

It’s not surprising that “pandemic” was one of the most used words in 2020. Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19) has caused a global pandemic that has been devastating in many ways to virtually all countries on earth.

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IICRC Updates: January 2021

January 2021 updates from the IICRC.

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Ask Annissa: The Wonder Woman Complex

Tips to win the ongoing battle with a Wonder Woman - a deflector of all blame and responsibility.

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Understanding Profitability in a Changed World

A recent article in our local newspaper about evaluating the qualifications of teachers around the turn of the 20th century caught my attention. 

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Best of R&R 2020: Articles, Authors, Videos & MORE

Our annual look back at what articles, videos, and topics were the most popular on the R&R website throughout the year!

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3 Options for Smoke Odor Removal after a Structure Fire

Between 2014 and 2018, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 353,100 house fires per year, resulting in $7.2 billion in property damage. 

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The Disinfection Disconnection

At the time of this writing, we’re starting to see the much-anticipated second wave of COVID-19 infections and deaths due to colder temperatures settling over much of the U.S. and people moving activities indoors.

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ABC’s Construction Backlog Plunges in November; Contractor Optimism Falters

Associated Builders and Contractors reported today that its Construction Backlog Indicator declined to 7.2 months in November, a decrease of 0.5 months from October’s reading, according to an ABC member survey conducted from Nov. 20 to Dec. 2. Backlog is 1.7 months lower than in November 2019.

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New Georgia Law Regulating Trauma Scene Cleanup Goes Into Effect Jan. 1

Georgia Legislators drafted HB 417 to protect families and business from predatory service providers who were slipping through the cracks.

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Neighborly Named to Inc.'s Inaugural Best in Business List in Enduring Impact

Neighborly joins prestigious ranks of industry-leading companies.

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Ask Annissa: Making a Profit in Electronics Cleaning & Restoration

Want to get into electronics cleaning and restoration? Annissa tells you how to get into this high-profit niche!

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Don’t Work Hard to Buy Diamonds; Work Hard to Become a Diamond

If you want to build a thriving, fulfilling career, you need to stop working so hard to buy diamonds and start working hard to become a diamond. Strive to learn and evolve as a human being. The house and vacation will follow.

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Advocating for the Industry

Since its creation in early 2019, the AGA has made major strides on behalf of restorers. It is so important to realize that today's RIA is not the RIA of the past.

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Construction Recovers Lost Jobs as Economy Bounces Back in the 3rd Quarter

Construction employment has rebounded since plummeting in March and April, and the industry’s unemployment rate stands at 6.8% as of October, just below the 6.9% percent rate observed across all industries.

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Leading Turn-Key Sandblasting Supplier Esca Blast Opens New Facility In Greensboro

New warehouse location added to ESCA BLAST’s growing portfolio.

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Addressing Jobsite Safety Concerns

If you are a safety-conscious worker, you will at some point in your career be faced with the task of presenting a safety concern to your employer. Here is how to approach the important conversation.

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Years of Hard Work, Excellence Lead ServiceMaster Restoration By Simons to a 2020 Chicago Torch BBB Award

Award recipients are recognized for the effort and importance they place on conducting business with honesty and integrity.

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Ask Annissa: When Delays Cause More Damage

Have you ever signed on a job, then had to pause and wait due to a hold up with the insurance company, causing more and secondary damage? Here is what to do.

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Independent Office Products & Furniture Dealers Association Merges With ISSA

Merger was voted on and approved by IOPFDA and ISSA members, respectively, and took effect November 1, 2020.

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PuroClean Signs Partnership with Transport Solutions of America

National franchise to provide preventative cleaning and biohazard services for more than 1,000 vehicles throughout North America.

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Garbage In, Garbage Out (Part 2): The Imperial Order of the Work Order

If you loved "Choose Your Own Adventure" books, this article is for you!

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AGA Thrives in 2020, Advances the Voice of the Restorer

The year 2020 has been one for the record books, and even though a pandemic has changed how we live, work, and learn, it certainly has not changed the Restoration Industry Association’s mission to educate, advocate, and elevate the restoration industry.

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IICRC Updates: December 2020

Are you looking to become IICRC Certified without needing to travel or disrupt your work schedule? Move your career forward with IICRC Live-Streaming Courses. No travel, hotels, or unnecessary spending! Take your next course from the comfort of your home or office. Learn more at www.iicrc.org/LiveStreaming.

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So Long, 2020!

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, GOODBYE! While I’m certainly being cognizant enough to enjoy the Christmas season with my family, I am also (like many of you, I’m sure), ready for a New Year!

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Aramsco, Inc. Acquires Keep Clean Products, Inc.

Keep Clean Products is a value-added distributor of janitorial supplies and equipment to healthcare, government, building service contractors, and other market segments.

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Ability to Evolve | A Discussion with IICRC Leadership

Find out how the IICRC is helping restoration and cleaning companies amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest on standards and certifications, and some exciting things on deck for 2021!

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Home Ventilation and COVID-19

Good ventilation will be key to prevent the spread of COVID-19 indoors.

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Violand Management Associates Hires Christie Martin as Business Development Advisor

Christie Martin is an experienced veteran in the industry, having worked to grow and manage a well-respected restoration company in the Carolinas.

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Restoration Chemistry Part 3: Fire Repair Chemicals

Working for a state occupational safety and health program and as a safety and health consultant for over 40 years, I have learned the value of understanding the peculiarities of any chemical being used on the job site.

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J.S. Held Expands Global Construction Advisory Services Practice in Singapore and Malaysia

J.S. Held’s Asia Pacific team provides clients with specialized expertise in construction quantum and schedule delay analysis, cost and schedule risk analysis, and project control and planning support.

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Legend Brands Launches Dri-Eaz® HEPA 2000 as Air Filtration Demand Soars

Unit's adjustable 500–2000 CFM airflow, easy portability, and 7.7 amp draw—half of competitive units—make it possible to deliver efficient HEPA filtration in virtually any enclosed space.

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"Get Out of the Truck" Introduces Free Business Plan Tool for Home Service Entrepreneurs

Free business plan feature helps business owners design a clear path to long-term success.

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The Best Competitors

Have you surrounded yourself with the best competitors in your industry? Not the people outside of the business you work in, but your teammates and coworkers? If you answered yes, the company you work for has achieved a great amount. Most operations are not as fortunate.

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Ask Annissa: Cleaning and Deodorizing Equipment

Quick, simple tips for equipment cleaning and deodorizing after a fire or water restoration job.

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Top Tips for Restoration Startups

A short list to a successful restoration company startup.

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The 2020 Restoration Industry Year in Review | The Great Unknown

Every December, R&R wraps up the calendar year with a Year in Review. I am here to sum it up for you in one word: Coronavirus. This was the year of a multitude of unknowns. 

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NorthStar Restoration Adds Ziglar-Certified Trainer

Ivan Turner has more than 30 years of experience in disaster recovery and restoration.

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