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FLEET Response: Growing by the Golden Rule

February 10, 2022 1:22 pm

FLEET Response is a growing national restoration company, building on the foundation of the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. In this episode of the Restoration Today podcast, we are joined by Mark Springer, president of Dayspring Restoration. Dayspring is one of FLEET’s founding companies. Mark shares the evolution of FLEET, the involvement of private equity and the difference between different PE options out there, finding companies with shared values to join the company as it expands, and more.

The Complete Guide For Implementing A Commercial Strategy Plan For Restoration Companies

February 7, 2022 12:00 am

Compound your growth by investing in commercial sales When considering going after commercial work, it’s important to understand the differences of your target audience with other marketing verticals you may have gone after in the past—for example, insurance agents or plumbers. For starters, commercial clients are far more inclined to care about the quality of work, pricing, and response time versus other marketing verticals. Where relationships and kickbacks might thrive with insurance agents and plumbers, commercial clients value quality, price, and response time first and foremost. When considering marketing to commercial facilities, the other

Restoration Workforce Survey SNEAK PEEK

February 4, 2022 5:17 pm

The Restoration Workforce Survey is a one-of-a-kind effort to find out what attracts people to the restoration industry, what makes them stay, and what makes them leave. This quick video gives a sneak peek into the kind of data coming out of this report. You’ll be able to read much more about the findings in the March/April issue of C&R!

Marshall Fire Restoration Efforts: 1,000+ Structures Affected

January 31, 2022 5:13 pm

On Dec. 30, a fire sparked in the Denver suburb of Boulder, and quickly spread – doing more than $500 million in damage. That estimate makes the Marshall Fire the most destructive wildfire in state history, according to early assessments by Boulder County. More than 1,000 commercial structures, and homes, were damaged or destroyed. ATI’s Denver office mobilized almost immediately, heading to ground zero to assist their commercial clients. In many cases, ATI was first on scene for restoration efforts, and partnered as much as possible with local emergency responders in the area. In

Invisible Dangers: The Importance of IAQ Testing during Remediation

January 24, 2022 4:38 pm

Some of the toughest threats restorers face are unseen – mold spores, mycotoxins, VOCs, etc. When it comes to indoor air quality, there are few duos more popular or well-known for their IAQ expertise than Dave and Shannon Luce, owners of Luce Air Quality. Dave has been in the restoration and remediation industry since 2006, and tells the story of a mold job he went on in 2011 that changed his view of IAQ and mold remediation. Hear Dave and Shannon’s story, some truths and myths about mold and IAQ, and why air quality

Restoration Partner: A New National Company Uniting Contractors

January 21, 2022 5:54 pm

Tim Fuller has been building houses and doing restoration work since the moment he could swing a hammer. As his own Michigan-based restoration company grew, he found a need for more collaboration in the industry – a way for companies to join together and operate in a similar way, under the same brand and image, while allowing owners to retain ownership of their companies. On Jan. 1, 2022, after years of preparation, he and his team officially launched Restoration Partner. Within two weeks, 40+ territories were spoken for – with dozens more ready to

Finding Value in Contents Cleaning & Restoration

January 17, 2022 11:48 pm

Barb Jackson is a Certified Restorer who has been helping companies set up contents cleaning divisions and tackle the toughest jobs for decades. In this episode of Restoration Today, Barb (owner of Total Contentz) shares her plethora of knowledge and lessons she’s learned over the years on contents on topics like: In-house vs. subbing out contents cleaning Value of adding a contents division Best innovations in the last decade Predictions on future of contents restoration/trends Plus, she shares stories from some memorable jobs – including a bank vault!

Healthy Buildings America: ALL ACCESS!

January 12, 2022 6:25 pm

Healthy Buildings America is a GO, and now EVERY session can be watched virtually! NEXT WEEK: Jan. 18-20 This is a must-attend virtual event with 200+ tracks ranging from 20 minutes to full workshops on a multitude of topics related to cleaning for health, IAQ, and more. Watch our quick chat with CIRI Director John Downey below for the latest on the event. Register here 👉 https://hb2021-america.org/

Leveraging Technology Amidst the Labor Shortage

January 10, 2022 11:51 pm

The innovation of connected equipment is streamlining some processes for restoration and cleaning contractors, and reducing the need for daily in-person job site checks for readings. In this episode of Restoration Today, Thermastor/Phoenix Business Unit Leader Erin Hynum discusses the value of connected equipment, remote monitoring, and innovations on the horizon for structure drying.

Fire Chasing: Why More Restorers Are Doing It

January 6, 2022 1:59 pm

In the early 1990s, my restoration company was on approved vendor programs of several of the largest insurance carriers serving Southern California. We were getting a large volume of claims that kept four estimators busy seeing 3-5 losses each per day. Most of these jobs tended to be water damage claims under $10,000 and rarely did we get a shot at a big fire. This was because most of the larger residential and commercial fire losses were being signed up by my competitors, public adjusters, or the large loss adjusters were giving the best

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FLEET Response: Growing by the Golden Rule

The Complete Guide For Implementing A Commercial Strategy Plan For Restoration Companies

Restoration Workforce Survey SNEAK PEEK

Marshall Fire Restoration Efforts: 1,000+ Structures Affected

Invisible Dangers: The Importance of IAQ Testing during Remediation

Restoration Partner: A New National Company Uniting Contractors

Finding Value in Contents Cleaning & Restoration

Healthy Buildings America: ALL ACCESS!

Leveraging Technology Amidst the Labor Shortage

Fire Chasing: Why More Restorers Are Doing It

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