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Meet the 2024 RIA Candidates

Meet the candidates and watch the interviews below featuring the five RIA Board of Directors candidates for the 2024 elections. Please take a moment to watch each video! Voting is open to RIA members March 18 through March 25; links to vote will be sent via email. Election results will be announced on March 27, with the new board members installed at the RIA Convention in Dallas April 8-10. To register for the RIA convention, visit convention.restorationindustry.org. Want to listen on the go? Find this on the Restoration Today podcast stream on your favorite

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Restauración de Daños Por Agua – Para Restauradores con Prisa | Parte 3

Read this article in English Parte 3 de 8 La lección clave de esta sección es que muchos restauradores afirman que cuando el agua entra en contacto con el suelo, automáticamente se convierte en agua sucia, lo que lleva a un cambio de categoría. Algunas personas hacen afirmaciones simplistas, como “Tú NO la beberías”, mientras que otros basan los cambios de categoría en factores como la presencia de crecimiento microbiano (MOHO). Sin embargo, como se explicó en el artículo anterior, los materiales Regulados y Peligrosos no son lo mismo que la categoría de agua

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Water Restoration for Restorers In a Hurry: Part 3

Lea el artículo en Español The key takeaway from this section is that many restorers assert that when water comes into contact with the floor, it automatically becomes dirty water, leading to a change in category. Some individuals make simplistic statements, such as “you wouldn’t drink it,” while others base category changes on factors like the presence of microbial growth (MOLD). However, as previously explained at the end of part 2, Regulated and Hazardous materials are not the same as the category of water and may cause confusion when attempting to categorize. It’s essential

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Spot On Marketing in 60 Seconds – Choosing The Right Keywords

Keywords serve as the backbone of SEO and PPC campaigns, ensuring your company’s visibility and ad effectiveness. By aligning keywords with your audience’s intent, you can attract the right visitors and drive meaningful interactions. Learn how to choose keywords that resonate with your audience’s needs and increase conversion rates. Tune in now to unlock the secrets of keyword selection for your marketing success!  

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Women in Construction Week 2024 Highlights

This week, we had the privilege of celebrating some of the incredible women in our industry as part of Women in Construction Week. Below, we’ve compiled the responses of twelve women who were asked to share more about what they love about restoration, their favorite moments on the job, and their advice for other women looking to enter the field.  Meet the Contributors: Jeanine Muller | Personal Property Manager at Zolman Restoration Danielle Bradley | Project Manager at Bravo Restoration & Construction Alexus Neidert | Head of Brand & Culture at Thomasville Restoration Mayra

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We Asked Four Women Leaders in Restoration About Confidence, the Future, and Success–Hear What They Had to Say

  Navigating an industry that is predominantly male can be intimidating for many women, posing challenges to confidence and success. As part of celebrating Women in Construction Week, we sought guidance from four industry experts on maintaining confidence, overcoming barriers, and achieving success as women in construction.  If you’re new to the industry or planning on taking the leap into the field, we trust their responses and optimistic outlook for the future will offer you much encouragement as you set out on carving your own path in the industry.  The Promising Future for Women

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The Culture Guide

In the Onboarding section of the Employee Experience series, we briefly covered the value and purpose of a culture guide. A culture guide prepares a new team member to seamlessly integrate into your culture by clearly communicating what will be expected of them instead of leaving them to figure it out on their own.  A culture guide is not the same as a handbook. You can think of the handbook as a document for the employee, and the culture guide as a document for your team member. The handbook is the appropriate place to

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Negative Air Duct Cleaning White Paper: Original Post + NADCA Response

In January, C&R posted a news item, under Industry News, detailing the release of a short white paper called Effects of Negative Air Duct Cleaning on Flex Ducts. This did not appear under editorial content, was not paid, nor did it appear in any print editions of C&R. The entire news item was later removed from the C&R website; you can now read it below. This week, NADCA released an official response to the white paper. You can read the response below. For ease of navigation, here are links to both sections: JUMP TO WHITE PAPER JUMP TO NADCA

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Spot On Marketing in 60 Seconds – Social Media Strategy

Dive into the dynamic world of social media! From understanding your audience to selecting the right platforms and crafting engaging content, we unveil essential strategies for effective social media marketing. Learn how to be a proactive and engaged user, building authentic relationships with your followers for long-term success. Ready to harness the power of your social media?  

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Airbotx Partners with RTI to Expand Odor Removal Education

Airbotx, a leading innovator in odor removal technology, is excited to announce its partnership with the Restoration Technical Institute (RTI). The collaboration aims to empower cleaning and restoration professionals through specialized education in the latest odor removal technology.  The partnership with RTI reflects Airbotx’s commitment to enhancing the proficiency of cleaning and restoration professionals in effectively utilizing their state-of-the-art odor removal machines. By joining forces with this renowned training institution, Airbotx aims to provide professionals with a structured curriculum that covers the technical aspects of operating Airbotx’s machines, best practices, and industry-specific case studies. 

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