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Restoration

Navigating Time and Materials (T&M) Contracts for Mitigation Work

T&M contracts can be helpful to restoration contractors, particularly for mitigation projects involving water, ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Restoration

7 Effective Ways for Restorers to Manage Client & Adjuster Expectations

Running a restoration business comes with its fair share of challenges, and one of the biggest is managing ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Restoration

How to Build and Grow a Strong Team in the Restoration Industry

Running a restoration business is no small feat. It’s not just about knowing how to handle the work—it’s about creating ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Restoration

Starting a Restoration Business: 8 Essential Pieces of Advice

Starting a restoration business requires a unique blend of grit, adaptability, and a willingness to learn. The industry ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Claims Adjuster

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Restoration

Xactimate® or Symbility? Estimating Software for Restoration Claims

In the restoration field, estimating software plays a crucial role in managing insurance claims and project costs. Two ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Restoration

Damage-Assessment Documentation: How to Set Up Your Restoration Projects for Success

It’s the first step to be completed for every restoration project. And a lot is riding on how well you do it.

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Restoration

Best Practices for Material Removal in Black Water Scenarios

Infiltration of Category 3 black water is the worst kind of water damage. It poses significant health risks due to the ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Inside magicplan

Sloped Ceiling Room Layout in magicplan: A Simple How-To Guide

Hey folks, in this guide, I’m going to show you two ways you can draw or measure a room with sloped or slanted ceilings ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Restoration

Effective Techniques for Smoke Odor Removal in Fire Damage Restoration

A residential or business-facility fire can release microscopic particles and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Restoration

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Every Restoration Company Needs

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are the backbone of a well-organized restoration company. These documents provide ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Claims Adjuster

The Future of Insurance Claims: How the Field Claims Adjuster Can Prepare for More Extreme Weather Events

As the impacts of climate change intensify, the insurance industry is facing unprecedented challenges in managing the ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager

Inside magicplan

Best Method for Drawing Floor Plans: Pen vs. Laser vs. LiDAR

There are different ways to create floor plan sketches to get the job done, each with its own set of pros and cons. In ...

Benjamin Brown
Benjamin Brown
Sales Consulting Manager