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That’s a Wrap: RIA Looks Back on a Year of Advocacy and Forward to Industry Change

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

Close up Man Working of Architect Sketching a Construction Project

RIA to Release New Restoration Pricing Position Statement: “New Construction Price Lists”

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.

Acquisition Brings Changes to Restoration Industry

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

Water Loss Specialists Bring Next Level Skills to Hurricane-Prone Areas

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 RIA’s Contents Loss Specialist Certification Program Helps Restorers Stand Out from the Crowd

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

RIA’s Annual Expo Continues to Drive Unity in the Restoration Industry

Past RIA President Sam Bergman Gives Thoughts on Future of Restoration Industry and More

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The Value of Being a Certified Restorer

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

A Chat with Barbara Whitaker, the 1986 President of the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration

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

AOBs and Assignments of Insurance Rights

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.

Now Available: “Deviation from Standardized Price Lists” Pricing Position Statement

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.

The RIA, IICRC and AIHA Crisis Response Joint Task Force (JTF) will soon release a report to help restorers address stabilization of structures and address key health and safety issues for these winter storm CAT events.

RIA Winter Storm Resource Hub Provides Important Information for CAT Events

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