R&R’s Valerie King gets the low down on the RIA initiatives being tackled this year. A few initiatives discussed include: Developing career pathways with the IICRC New position papers such as the New Construction Price List Industry Key trends and the RIA 2022 International Restoration Convention in April. Watch the podcast here to get the highlights of all that RIA is Read More
Collection Hassles? Along with high quality workmanship and good people skills, good contracts and documentation are the most important tools to prevent collection hassles such as, operational inconsistency, strained customer relations and expensive and time-consuming legal controversy. They should be professionally-prepared and reviewed annually by an attorney. This adds a layer of protection in the Read More
Debt Collection License for Restorers? The Debt Collection Licensing Act (DCLA) takes effect on January 1, 2022 and requires licenses of those who, in the ordinary course of business, are “regularly” engaged in the business of collecting debts owed by individuals for goods and services, subject to certain exceptions. This act stems from SB-908. The Read More
There is sometimes a temptation to incorporate releases and waivers into the contracting process when restorers are faced with either high demand or extenuating circumstances, including natural disasters. Releases came to the forefront of the national restoration conversation this year when the polar vortex caused widespread unexpected damage, primarily from pipe breaks, in the great Read More
Want stronger rights to payment for your job? Policyholders running off with policy proceeds and not paying you? An Assignment Is Your Best Protection! I am excited to share this article, and podcast/video interview, from Cleaning & Restoration Magazine, by the incredibly talented Michelle Blevins. An assignment makes you the owner of the insurance proceeds. Read More
Healthy Buildings America is LIVE AND IN-PERSON January 18-20, 2022, in Honolulu!!! This event brings leading scientists together with restorers for lively exchange about the latest methodologies and technologies. This groundbreaking conference will connect the scientific research of ISIAQ’s core membership with the experience of practitioners and technicians in the fields of IAQ pertaining to ventilation, Read More
Former Insurance adjusters testified, February 2021 to Washington state lawmakers, in support of House Bill 1428, giving first hand accounts of the corruption and fraud in the claims handling world. Both claims professionals gave testimony that was contrary to the Insurance Industry’s reports regarding the “adequate protection,” and “the desire among insurers to provide quality service at Read More
A class action claims State Farm Fire and Casualty Company has wrongfully used lower “new construction” estimates in paying claims for projects that amount to “reconstruction” of damaged property. State Farm obtained estimating data from Xactware reflecting that over the past six years, State Farm estimated over $90 million in repair damage replacement costs using Read More
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