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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

AGA Thrives in 2020, Advances the Voice of the Restorer

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

RIA Showcases Industry Unity During the 2021 International Restoration Convention + Industry Expo

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

Restoration Industry Association Year-in-Review

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.

Special On-Demand Session Shows How to Make Xactimate Work for YOU

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.

Can Restoration Contractors Use HVAC Systems to Help Deal With the COVID-19 Pandemic?

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 Announces a Release of Position Statements

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

How to Choose the Right Marketing Tactics

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