The construction industry added 22,000 net jobs in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Overall, the industry has recovered slightly more than one million (92.1%) of the jobs lost during earlier pandemic stages.
The 2022 franchise list ranks Paul Davis Restoration at number 120 for its outstanding performance in areas including unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power. The company jumped 119 slots in the ranking since 2021.
To better serve their growing list of restoration and cleaning clients, Violand Management Associates has promoted Timothy E. Hull, CR, Scott Tackett, and John R. Monroe.
Yolanda Armalis brings 17 years of experience in the mortgage loan sector of the financial services industry. She has held senior positions for several financial institutions, including BMO Financial Group, Wells Fargo and HSBC.
The National Air Duct Cleaners Association — also known as the HVAC Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Association — has announced its 33rd Annual Meeting & Exposition will take place March 20-22, 2022 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Aurora, Colo.
“We are excited to partner with Reets and their state-of-the-art academy & online training system to elevate the service offerings of our membership network,” said Dan Cassara, CEO of CORE Group.
These transactions further expand the North American geographic footprint and property restoration service capabilities. The leaders of each of these businesses will continue to run their respective day-to-day operations, FirstService said.
With proven success in the industry, having previously opened and operated his own restoration and remediation franchise, which he quickly grew to six locations, LaViola joins PuroClean’s business development department to help grow its relationships with insurance carriers and commercial vendors and oversee the brand’s growing roster of national partners.