For the 19th consecutive year, the Contractor Connection Conference & Expo will continue a long-standing tradition of being the premier annual event in the insurance restoration and repair industry, welcoming thousands of attendees from across the U.S. and Canada June 6-8 in St. Louis.

Flood houses offer a unique way for restoration companies to train employees on drying methods and equipment before sending them out to a real water loss.

Workplace anxiety is a serious condition that affects two out of every five workers. Chances are one or more of your co-workers is dealing with it right now. If an owner or leader in the business happens to be one of them, its impact could directly influence decisions that may lead to stalled growth and side effects to the company culture and performance.

As I prepare to write this article about handling contents during a CAT loss flood situation, I am watching the State of California experience some of the worst flooding in its history. Entire neighborhoods have been evacuated and homes have been swallowed by over flowing rivers and spillways.