Quick Response, the Capital Region’s leading remediation company, today announced the launch of Response Plus, a proactive preparedness program designed to help commercial property owners, facility leaders, and building operators reduce uncertainty, minimize risk, and respond more effectively when disaster strikes. Built to address the reality that water and fire events are not a matter of […]
On November 7, 2023, a fire erupted at the historic former Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Hangar in Tustin, CA. Built in the 1940s, this massive structure was one of the largest wooden buildings in the world, spanning over 1,000 feet in length, 300 feet in width and standing over 17 stories high. The fire […]
Ed Bauer & Gustavo Contreras
OVERVIEW This discussion is intended for business owners, property managers, and anyone tasked with protecting and restoring commercial operations. It focuses on a wide-ranging overview: Smoke intrusions can pose a serious threat to the reliability, safety, and expected lifespan of business equipment, from building electrical switchgear and breakers to production-line electronics, printed circuit boards, medical […]
Tom Peter
The cleanup of the World Trade Center site after the September 11, 2001, attacks took nine months and cost billions. The dust from the pulverized towers was toxic and affected the health of thousands of workers. Additionally, the 9/11 cleanup revealed significant issues with untrained responders, many of whom were not fully prepared for the combined […]
July is known as the peak month for flash flooding, and the effects have been devastating. Floods have ripped through several communities in 2025, leaving an unexpected path of destruction across numerous states, including Texas, North Carolina, New Mexico and Illinois. As a result, restoration professionals are under increasing pressure to respond quicker, assess situations […]
Beau Burdett
In the world of property restoration, few items in a home carry the emotional weight and historical value of a fine area rug. When water, fire, or smoke damage occurs, these pieces can either be lost forever or saved with care. Restoration professionals are increasingly encountering handmade, antique, and specialty rugs in the homes they […]
Lorne McIntyre
I was recently asked by a contractor friend to evaluate a residential fire loss that, at first glance, appeared to be progressing well. The fire had been confined to a limited area, suppression was effective, and the restoration contractor had completed cleaning and deodorization. The space looked clean and orderly. However, as the evaluation continued, […]
Bran Lynch
Decades ago, the pioneers of the restoration industry recognized the need for standards that restorers could use to set a benchmark for professional services. People like Martin L. King, Lloyd Weaver, Cliff Zlotnik, Claude Blackburn, Rusty Amarante, Lee King, Larry Holder, Pete Consigli (and many more) fought to have our industry recognized as organized and […]
Joshua Woolen
There is only one type of fire, which is fire itself, whether it occurs in man-made structures or in open, natural areas. While we distinguish between structural fires and wildfires, both produce heat, smoke, particulates, and odors. The key to effective fire cleaning and remediation is understanding the common nature of shared cleaning and remediation […]
Editor’s Note: At C&R, we love showcasing some of the incredible projects restorers have taken on. In this case study, Steve Glozik, president of FP Restoration, gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how his team led a 50-person crew to restore a Sanibel sanctuary devastated by Hurricane Ian. Read on to learn how restoration served […]
