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Home Franchise Concepts, a subsidiary of JM Family Enterprises, is undergoing a leadership transition as President and CEO Andrew Skehan announces his retirement in June 2025. Corey Benish has been appointed President effective immediately and will assume the role of President and CEO on July 1, 2025, bringing over 25 years of experience in franchising, business, technology and operations.

Restoration contractors can now save hours of manual comparison work with LEVLR, a new AI-driven tool that flags missed or changed items in Xactimate estimates instantly. Launched by industry veteran Jeff Diem, LEVLR simplifies reconciliation, increases accuracy and helps protect margins.

First Onsite Property Restoration strengthens its biohazard response capabilities with CBRT certification for its Pensacola branch, ensuring expert remediation for crime scenes, trauma events and infectious disease threats.

The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) has teamed up with AnswerForce to bring tailored call-answering solutions to restoration professionals. RIA members now receive exclusive discounts on AnswerForce’s professional receptionist services, helping businesses scale and grow by ensuring they never miss a call, day or night.

magicplan PrecisionLink revolutionizes restoration and claims documentation by integrating precise laser measurements directly into the app. Say goodbye to manual input and cloud-based redrawing to help ensure 100% accuracy with verified dimensions captured on-site. Discover how this next-generation feature enhances sketching, estimating and reporting.

PuroClean is setting the stage for another year of remarkable growth, welcoming new Franchise Owners across the nation, strengthening its support systems and redefining industry standards. With the launch of its PuroLaunch program, the brand is making franchise ownership more accessible and profitable than ever before, all while maintaining its commitment to excellence.

ATI Restoration announces the appointment of Gabe Diab as Chief Financial Officer. With decades of financial and operational leadership, Gabe will play a key role in driving the company’s continued growth and efficiency.

RT Specialty’s Environmental and Construction Professional (RT ECP) Practice recognizes exceptional talent, promoting Heidi Burke and Jayden Johnson to assistant vice president roles. Their expertise and commitment continue to strengthen RT ECP’s presence across the U.S.

Legacy, innovation and customer-first service come together in CCP Direct™. Built on a century of excellence, the new brand merges CCP Industries, ERC Wiping Products, and Air Delights to provide a vast selection, competitive pricing and a better buying experience. Discover the next generation of direct sales leadership in cleaning and safety solutions.

The Australian restoration industry reaches a major milestone with the international adoption of the AS-IICRC S500 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration (2025). This updated standard, approved by Standards Australia, reinforces best practices and aligns Australia with global restoration protocols. Learn what this means for professionals and how it strengthens industry standards worldwide.