The industry continues to embrace certifications and standards for the advancement of the restoration profession.  

Educating and developing the next generation of industry leaders remains a challenge, but not one that the industry cannot overcome. We still have too many contractors who are not certified and not following industry standards. Also, educating the insurance industry about our standards and certifications is essential.

We will educate government officials and the public on the value of restoration certifications and industry standards, and continue to provide expert-developed standards and certifications for restoration professionals.

We see the development of laws and regulations around restoration work as a lurking threat, but only if we do not get ahead of it now. The insurance industry developing their own standards and procedures to control the cost of restoration work is another potential threat.