RIA Restoration Blog

The year 2020 has been one for the record books, and even though a pandemic has changed how we live, work, and learn, it certainly has not changed the RIA’s mission to educate, ad

Like most of its members, the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) spent much of 2020 changing course as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year has been a whirlwind for the restoration industry. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed a lot, but, through it all, the RIA was there to help members through these rough times. In this year-in-review, we’ll highlight some of  RIA’s biggest accomplishments for 2020.

Ben Justesen, a Xactimate Affiliate Trainer, held a virtual session during the RIA 2020 Virtual International Restoration Convention + Industry Expo to build upon attendees’ knowledge of Xactimate and how to apply it.

The threat of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) has brought increased attention to the role that the heating ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC) can have in deal

The Restoration Industry Association is set to release a comprehensive series of position statements that address some of its members’ most-asked questions.

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The majority (71%) of owners have used their entire PPP loan

Recruiting, hiring, and retaining quality employees is hard for any business, but for the restoration industry it’s a task that can add more stress than it shoul

After five years with three bill designations, the first bill (HB 149) dies in Committee, the second bill (SB 153) is Vetoed on the last day, but Georgia House Bill 417 makes it to the Georgia Gove

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Certifications are one vital way restoration professionals can continue to improve their skills and demonstrate their commitment to a higher industry standard.