Survey respondents in all four regions cited labor and material availability and costs as the factors chipping away at their backlog, while a few respondents in the Midwest cited winter weather as a frustrating factor.

The Experience Conference and Exhibition in Cincinnati has just added a Taste of Cincinnati Reception on Wednesday, April 6, the Hilton Netherlands Hotel following the closing of the trade show. 

Nick Paolella, co-founder of Jon-Don, passed away February 17, 2022. A legend and giant within the restoration industry, he will be sorely missed. Jon-Don has announced a celebration of life event, which will be held for Paolella Saturday, March 26.

The acquisition adds a FLEET Response presence in the Southeast U.S. FLEET Response is also comprised of Dayspring Restoration, Alpha-Omega Disaster Restoration, Burke’s Restoration, Dalworth Restoration and Cousino Restoration, with plans for additional acquisitions in 2022.

Overall, the industry has recovered virtually all (99.0%) of the jobs lost during earlier stages of the pandemic. The construction industry added 60,000 jobs on net in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Olson has been employed with the franchise office for more than 12 years and began as a marketing representative, then advanced to senior positions in the marketing and sales departments. 

Due to grave circumstances in Russia and Ukraine, the IPN has withdrawn its participation and support of the CleanExpo Moscow trade show, scheduled to take place Nov. 22-24, 2022, in Moscow.

“By integrating Sketchfab’s 3D library, digital twins are not simply recreations of the built world, but instead become new, engaging experiences,” says Steven Kounnas, co-founder and COO of CAPTUR3D.

Encircle's first-ever Admin Appreciation Awards coincide with Administrative Professionals’ Day on April 27, 2022. Any restoration professional can nominate an industry administrator who deserves extra appreciation for a chance to win a Mastercard gift card valued at $250 or a grand prize of $1,000. 

Perimeter Solutions, a manufacturer of firefighting products and lubricant additives, is partnering with restoration company Allied Disaster Defense to treat properties in California with PHOS-CHEK® FORTIFY®, a ground-based long-term fire retardant, to provide season-long protection from wildfires.