The RIA Certified Restorer (CR) certification was created in 1978 by the association’s then-technical director, Martin L. King, CR, ASA.

Several years ago, the RIA Foundation created the Martin L. King Scholarship to honor the man who created the CR certification and has impacted the lives of so many restoration professionals.

The International Restoration Convention and Industry Expo will be held in Orlando, FL, next month at the Marriott World Center from April 9-11.

Two free fact sheets from RIA address asbestos issues contractors may encounter in the course of their restoration projects.

The 2014 International Restoration Convention & Industry Expo powered by RIA, will take place April 9-11 at the Marriott World Center in Orlando, FL.

Since the dawn of history, fires, floods and other perils have wreaked destruction on the structures, possessions and lives of human beings.

One of RIA’s top priorities is to keep the industry, and its members, abreast of issues that will impact their businesses.

The RIA Leadership Summit in Las Vegas last April provided an opportunity to recognize the achievements of individuals within the industry.

On the heels of another successful Leadership Summit and Industry Expo, RIA has been working on several fronts to strengthen the association and promote its members to a wide variety of industry stakeholders.

The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) takes its charge to serve the entire industry very seriously.