COVID-19 Industry Insights
As COVID-19 continues to disrupt the economy, we want you to know that we remain committed to the restoration industry and the success of everyone involved with it.
In the resources below, you’ll find restoration webinars and business podcasts with insights and best practices from owners of restoration companies grappling with maintaining business operations during a pandemic, a discussion with an expert on stimulus funding, and sales strategies work in a virtual world, and ever-evolving industry updates. One of our staff members even sits on the RIA, IICRC, and AIHA Joint Task Force, responsible for drafting the policies and procedures that keep us all safe as we perform mitigation and restoration work.
We’re here for you 24/7. Together we’ll weather the COVID-19 storm and emerge stronger than ever.
COVID-19 Featured Resources
The COVID-19 Pandemic Report, 5th Edition
A comprehensive report for professional cleaning and restoration contractors from the IICRC and RIA. Published on October 26, 2020 (PDF, 5th edition).
Download NowNext Gear Solutions’ Response to COVID-19
Here at Next Gear Solutions, we’ve refined many of our policies and made operational improvements to be COVID-Ready. Updated August 2020.
Learn MorePodcast: Adjusting to the New COVID Reality
Mitigation and restoration companies are finding novel ways of coping and adapting their business operations in the face of a worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. Next Gear CEO Garret Gray sits down with Holly Murry, the president of FRSTeam, Inc., a restoration company specializing in electronics and textiles.
Listen NowCOVID-19 Webinars
COVID-19 Ready: August Industry Update
Next Gear’s Brandon Burton, VP of Technical Application and IICRC Standards Chairman, will help you stay up to date with the industry’s pandemic response designed to maximize health and safety. He’ll review the July 31 COVID-related technical updates from the IICRC, RIA, and the newest coalition member, the American Industrial Hygiene Association.
Watch NowSocially Distant–Fully Engaged: Paperless Strategies to Sell and Thrive in a Disconnected World
Hosted by Jeff Brettell and Cole Thompson, this free webinar is here to help restoration companies weather the COVID-19 storm and emerge stronger than ever. Originally recorded on May 12th.
Watch NowCOVID-19 Ready: Industry Technical Updates & Customer Connection Tools
COVID-19 related technical updates for the restoration industry, ProAssist overview and the tools and tactics available to connect with your customers and address COVID-19 concerns for both contractor teams and policyholders. Q&A open to all participants. Hosted by Brandon Burton on Tuesday, April 14.
Watch NowCOVID-19 Ready: Strategies for Sales During Isolation (Part 2 of 2)
In-person client meetings may have stopped, but that shouldn’t stop your sales team! In Part Two of our sales webinar series, we go over strategies to help your sales team achieve success through virtual meetings. Hosted by Jeff Brettell on Thursday, April 9th.
Watch NowCOVID-19 Ready: Habits to Adopt During Isolation (Part 1 of 2)
The first of a two-part in-depth look at how to adapt to a world in which physical distancing and self-quarantine practices are the new normal—you’ll walk away with practical tips on how to achieve sales success in this virtual world. Hosted by Jeff Brettell on Tuesday, April 7.
Watch NowCOVID-19 Ready: Implementing Best Practices
Managing your restoration business in a world dealing with the COVID-19 crisis is a significant concern. Planning for future business success is essential. Hosted by Brandon Burton on Thursday, March 26.
Watch NowMore COVID-19 Resources for Restoration
COVID-19
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions for the restoration industry including important information about equipment, sanitation, and safety regulations (PDF).
IICRC Disaster Resource Page
Resources for the disaster restoration industry with “Happening Now” COVID-19 updates.
RIA COVID-19 Resource Page
Resources for restorers related to dealing with COVID-19 hazards and more.
Transitioning to a Virtual Sales World
Tips and recommendations for changes in behavior, training, and communication for sales to succeed in this virtual world (PDF).
US Governor Letter
Letter you can send to your state’s governor to request to add “surface cleaning” and “disaster restoration companies” to the state list of essential businesses (Word Document.)
