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How In-Depth is the ‘Due Diligence’ Process, and Can I Prepare for It?

September 5, 2023 10:00 pm

Q: How in-depth is the ‘due diligence’ process, and can I prepare for it?  JT says: The short answer-  yes, it’s an intrusive process, it needs to be.  And yes, you can (and should) prepare.  The restoration industry is unique, so DD is required, but not easy.   For confidentiality purposes, not every detail is disclosed when recruiting the best buyers.  After an accepted offer it’s essential buyers gain more knowledge and insight before spending millions.  Via a ‘DD Checklist’ hundreds of questions will be asked along with documents requested, primarily surrounding 4 categories:  Financial, Operational,

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Communicating Culture

September 5, 2023 9:53 pm

I’ll be the first to admit that sometimes I expect people to read my mind. For example, during a recent leadership team meeting, I mentioned that I was frustrated because I had asked someone to do something and they hadn’t done it yet. A coworker asked me if I had given the person a due date. My response? No, I had not. Here’s what I was saying in my head: Do I need to give someone a due date? Shouldn’t they know that I want it done quickly?  Have you ever found yourself saying

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Mold Removal from Down Under

September 5, 2023 9:32 pm

Randy Gandara & Bret Sallee from Goldmorr two long-time friends in the restoration industry, join the Restoration Today podcast and talk through mold, mold removal, and making your work on the job site easier. Randy and Bret will also talk with Michelle about: The history and background of Goldmorr What the Goldmorr system is and what it is not The role of source removal in the remediation process Atmospheric condensation – what it is, and how it affects the built environment .. and more!

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Do’s and Don’ts of Extension Cords

September 5, 2023 12:28 pm

Don’t get tripped up on extension cords! In this episode of When It Comes Down To It, Chuck Boutall from the Restoration Technical Institute shares best practices for keeping those pesky cords contained and under control on job sites!

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Help Lahaina: Restorer Shares Personal Journey of Making Maui Home

September 1, 2023 5:10 pm

The Maui wildfires, which destroyed most of the historic town of Lahaina, have been the deadliest in the U.S. in more than a century, with 1000+ residents still unaccounted for and more than 2,200 structures (mostly residential) destroyed. The situation in Maui creates very unique challenges and the road to recovery will be long. Anthony Nelson, a restorer, consultant, and resident of Maui with his wife and children, shares his story of living, working, and loving life near Lahaina, what the community means, and the long road ahead to restoring and rebuilding a largely

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Abatement Technologies Helps Century Building Materials Rent Smart

August 30, 2023 2:18 pm

Century Building Materials, a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Batson-Cook Company, captures the rental market with Abatement Technologies’ reliable indoor air quality products Abatement Technologies, a manufacturer of specialized construction containment products designed to help protect those in and around construction in occupied spaces, announces it is supplying temporary containment products to Century Building Materials, a subsidiary of Batson-Cook Company. Century Building Materials rents containment options to contractors working in critical environments, and Abatement’s Technologies proudly offers products clients need to protect indoor air quality. This collaboration success story is detailed in a new case study,

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Who Are You?

August 30, 2023 8:36 am

As a consultant I work with multiple businesses at the same time. In this work, I have found who you are as a manager or owner and what the business is are often closely aligned. If they are not, it can lead to multiple people quitting the company or, in a worst-case scenario, the company failing as employees and suppliers struggle to understand the value to the community by working with you instead of one of your many competitors. Today, I encourage you to explore who you are by taking lessons from The Who’s

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A New Generation of UV-C Disinfection & Odor Removal

August 28, 2023 7:32 pm

UV-C light is a common disinfection tool in many industries, but a topic not often discussed in restoration, until now. Several industry veterans have been hard at work behind the scenes building an all-new generation of UV-C disinfection and odor removal equipment. Tom McArdle, executive vice president of Airbotx, joins Restoration Today to discuss UV-C technology and answer questions like: What is it? How can these machines be used in the cleaning and restoration industry? Where are these machines made? What makes Airbotx equipment different from other machines on the market? Do machines like

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A New Era in Custom Pricing & Getting Paid

August 28, 2023 9:05 am

The customized price list discussion has been a hot topic in the restoration industry for the last few years. According to the 2022 C&R State of the Industry report, getting paid (and pricing) are a top pain point for restorers. Now, Restoration CrossCheck – a consulting firm in the restoration industry – is bringing two Xactimate pricing experts together to help educate contractors on pricing and creating their own price lists, do estimate reviews, help with appraisals, help in working with adjusters, and more. In this special episode, Ed Cross introduces the newest consultant

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Can Our Industry Be Compared to a Dress? 

August 28, 2023 8:00 am

In developing this article, I asked multiple sources, by putting both contractors and adjusters together in a room, what indisputable facts can be found on a property loss, if the contractor and adjuster were standing in the same property at exactly the same time. It became comical, and largely frustrating. What seemed straightforward to one was instantly knocked down by the other. At some point, I actually said “come on guys, it literally can’t be this hard”, a former adjuster and 15 year respected industry veteran replied “if it was, we all wouldn’t have

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