RIA Restoration Blog

As another year at the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) draws to a close, there is a lot to celebrate.

As part of its ongoing advocacy efforts, the Restoration Industry Association has released a number of position statements on industry issues such as pricing, TPAs and TPCs.

Software Provider’s Acquisition Means Increased Competition and Questions about Data Safeguards

As hurricane season continues to cause major damage to the homes and buildings in the American South and Northeast, the need for water loss mitigation is becoming more and more in

The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) provides those who are searching to expand their restoration and remediation skills with a variety of advanced restoration certification

 

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The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) is considered the premiere location for certifications within the restoration and remediation industry.

Just an hour drive southwest from Lillington, the landscape changes.

There are a multitude of hardships that Restoration Industry Association members face every day but one issue that is gaining more traction in the restoration industry is “assignment of benefits” (AOB). We talked in depth to attorney Ed Cross, RIA’s Restoration Advocate, and founding Chair of the Association’s Advocacy & Government Affairs (AGA) Committee, about the incredible opportunities AOBs present for the restoration industry — and to gather some tips when signing one.

The Restoration Industry Association recently released the first pricing position statement for restoration contractors. Titled, “Deviation from Standardized Price Lists,” this peer-reviewed statement examines the issue that many restorers face when insurance carriers and their partners attempt to prohibit deviations from standardized price lists. The position statement will help restorers respond to these challenges when they arise.

This month, more than 80% of the United States was impacted by a series of severe winter storms and freezing temperatures resulting in power outages, frozen pipes and catastrophic