Lessons in Accountability for Restoration Contractors: Managing the Four Excuses

Lessons in Accountability for Restoration Contractors: Managing the Four Excuses By Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R., Erik Berglund Photo credit: IvelinRadkov / iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images September 28, 2024 Yes, there are only four! In 2017, I wrote “The Year of Accountability”, where I presented Tip #5. I am not certain that I had clarity around […]

A Career in Restoration: It is Time to Change Our Approach

A Career in Restoration: It is Time to Change Our Approach By Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R., Jacob Avila M.B.A., D.P.P.D. September 30, 2024 For years, there has been much discussion about our profession and industry gaining the recognition and elevation it deserves. Despite our efforts, we often fall through the cracks of formal classifications. Are we […]

A Tribute to The Experience Convention & Tradeshow

A Tribute to The Experience Convention & Tradeshow The Experience: A Celebration of Cleaning, Restoration, and Inspection By Lisa Lavender M.T.R., M.F.S.R., M.W.R. September 28, 2024 The Experience Convention and Tradeshow is not just an event; it’s a tribute to the trades, industries, and dedicated professionals who have shaped and continue to advance the fields of […]

Lever360 Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Lever360: Restoration Technical Institute & iRestore Restoration Management Software Unite to Pioneer the Future with Integrated Business and Training Solutions Reading, PA – In an exciting development for the restoration and building services industries, Lever360 emerges to deliver innovation, combining the educational prowess of Restoration Technical Institute (RTI) —an IICRC approved school […]

Restoring Success

In our fast-paced industry, the importance of good communication skills cannot be overstated. Taking a moment to reflect on our day-to-day experiences, we recognize how often our challenges and triumphs are intertwined with the quality of our communication.