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NORMI Announces Upcoming Live Interactive Webinars and Onsite Training Courses for Indoor Environmental Professionals

July 30, 2026 1:58 pm

The National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors (NORMI™) is pleased to announce its upcoming schedule of LIVE Interactive Webinars and Onsite Training Courses designed to help professionals advance their expertise in mold assessment, remediation, indoor air quality, and environmental inspections. With both virtual and classroom-based learning opportunities available, NORMI continues its commitment to delivering industry-leading education to inspectors, remediators, contractors, and environmental consultants throughout North America. Upcoming LIVE Interactive Webinars July 29-30, 2026 NCRSI-NCMP Certification Program LIVE Online Simulcast Investment: $2,499 July 31, 2026 CEFL04 Proctored Online Examination Investment: $40 July 31, 2026

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Industry Leaders Urge Federal Recognition of Emergency Restoration Services in 2027 NAICS Update

July 30, 2026 12:49 pm

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has submitted comments supporting the establishment of a dedicated classification for Emergency Restoration Services. The recommendation supports the Restoration Industry Association’s proposed NAICS 624231 – Emergency Restoration Services, with the endorsement of the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), or another technically appropriate six-digit classification that accurately represents businesses primarily engaged in emergency mitigation and stabilization. Emergency restoration services are fundamentally different from general construction, janitorial services, or waste handling. The industry provides rapid-response services following property losses, including water extraction, structural drying,

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Empower Brands Reports Strong First-Half 2026 Development Growth Across Multi-Brand Franchise Platform

July 29, 2026 9:00 am

Empower Brands, a franchisor of home and business services brands, today announced strong first-half growth, including a 13% year-over-year increase in new franchisees added across its portfolio and a 15% increase in total transactions, which include new agreements, transfers and expansions by existing franchise owners. The news comes as the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies recently forecasted total residential improvement and repair spending to exceed $522 billion this year, with aging homes and slower new-home construction continuing to drive demand for services that help consumers protect and maintain their most valuable assets. The

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ATI Restoration Named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2026-2027 Best Companies to Work For List

July 28, 2026 10:47 am

ATI Restoration, one of the nation’s largest disaster recovery and property restoration companies, today announced it has been named one of the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For, earning recognition both overall and within the Real Estate & Facilities Management industry. The annual rankings recognize leading public and private companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to creating positive workplace experiences and supporting employee success. Companies are evaluated across six key factors that shape the employee experience: quality of pay and benefits; work-life balance and flexibility; job and company stability;

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Helixco Launches ROM Wizard for Defensible Commercial Restoration Estimates

July 27, 2026 11:49 am

Helixco, a premier cloud based platform for commercial restoration and large loss operations, today announced the addition of the Helixco ROM Wizard to its software lineup. The release continues the company’s strategy of helping commercial contractors produce a solid Rough Order of Magnitude on every project. The ROM Wizard walks estimators of any experience level through a series of guided questions and loss measurements, then builds a defensible scope of work and a matching estimate. It handles the calculations automatically, including equipment selection, power distribution, and generator usage with fuel consumption tied to that

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TM+ Solutions Acquires Vigilince, Advancing Loss Comprehension and Mobilization in the Critical First Hour of Property Loss

July 24, 2026 1:04 pm

TM+ Solutions today announced its acquisition of Vigilince, an AI-powered, first-look loss comprehension and mobilization platform developed specifically for restoration contractors. The acquisition expands the TM+ ecosystem into one of the most consequential and historically fragmented periods of a property loss: the time between the initial notice of loss and the mobilization of the response team. Using loss-site photographs and field-provided information, Vigilince reporting capabilities help contractors organize initial conditions, flag potential stop-work safety concerns for qualified verification, structure preliminary scope considerations, and create verification and mobilization checklists before the response team moves deeper

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Thryv Integrates with Breesy AI for Franchise Service Business Growth

July 24, 2026 9:12 am

Thryv, a leading AI-enabled SaaS platform for local service businesses, has announced a new franchise-focused integration with Breesy AI, a software platform that serves as an AI operating layer. Together, Thryv drives inbound business leads and customer engagement, while Breesy AI transforms those opportunities into revenue intelligence, giving owners a clear line of sight from the first marketing touchpoint to final invoice. The combined solution allows businesses to capture more opportunities, convert more jobs, and clearly understand what is driving their revenue. How Thryv and Breesy AI Work Together With the integrated solution, businesses

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Encircle Adds Insta360 X-Series Support for Restoration Documentation

July 22, 2026 11:23 am

Encircle, the restoration platform built for documentation, reporting, and scoping, today announced support for Insta360 X-series cameras. Restoration contractors can now connect an Insta360 X5, X4, X4 Air or X3 and capture full 360 photos straight into the job file, alongside traditional photos, videos, notes, floor plans, reports, and more. The integration gives contractors choice in the 360 camera hardware they equip their teams with. Some vendors lock contractors into a specific camera kit, charge per scan, and keep the images in a separate tool. Encircle works differently: if a shop already owns an

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Merit Restorations Strengthens Northern Virginia Presence with Acquisition of Winchester-based GearClean

July 21, 2026 10:10 am

New Winchester location and experienced local team enhance emergency response across Northern Virginia and the surrounding region. Merit Restorations today announced the acquisition of Winchester-based restoration specialist GearClean, establishing a permanent presence in Winchester while strengthening its ability to serve homeowners, businesses and referral partners throughout the Northern Shenandoah Valley, Western Loudoun County and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. Founded in 2006, GearClean has earned a reputation for industry excellence, trusted relationships and helping homeowners and businesses recover after fire, water, mold and other property damage. The company shares Merit Restorations’ commitment to

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Eddie Bailey Named Sasser’s Director of Operations, Leading Tampa Office

July 21, 2026 8:31 am

Sasser Restoration is pleased to announce the appointment of Eddie Bailey as Director of Operations, where he will lead the company’s newly launched regional office in Tampa, Florida. Bailey’s appointment marks an important milestone in Sasser Restoration’s strategic growth and expansion throughout the Southeast. With more than 17 years of experience in the construction and restoration industry, Bailey brings extensive expertise in operational leadership, process improvement, team development, and regulatory compliance. Since entering the industry in 2008, he has built a reputation for helping restoration organizations achieve sustainable growth while delivering exceptional service to

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