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Embracing Technology In The Restoration Industry

Posted on September 15, 2022 by iRestore

Predicting the future of your restoration company has never been easy. “Business as usual” certainly has been unusual this decade. Consider the high speed of change, political uncertainty, health challenges, safety protocols, and an ever-changing market. Just think of how the last decade of technology has shifted our interaction with employment, communication, education, and online shopping.

Have you put your company in a position to adapt and capitalize on these changes? For the past few years, most restoration professionals have worked within the constraints of the COVID-19 situation by inventing new processes and policies “on the fly.” As the pandemic stabilizes, you have to take purposeful actions to stay nimble, flexible, and alert for additional shifts in the industry.

Lingering Supply Chain And Labor Problems

Two wheels on your metaphorical car are supplies and people– both are in short supply. Lead times on many materials are still affected by supply chain disruption. Commodity costs like lumber and sheetrock continue to rise. Some specific technological equipment is still affected by chip shortages in the manufacturing process; thankfully most have eased since last year. However, signs of inflation keep pressure on you to make capital investments sooner, not later.

Most metro areas are still struggling to fill vacant positions for frontline workers. Many companies have had to limit growth due to available staff. To locate great people you need to take deliberate action. As a leader, you need to make locating staff a priority and incorporate weekly recruiting activities to keep your pipeline full.

Opportunities Via Automation And Digitization

Your continuing challenge is to identify opportunities to get more done by managing the data you have and can easily access. For example, tap into crowd-sourced data to improve your estimating process.

Many activities, from project management to job site tracking, can be reworked to maximize results. When the physical world becomes digitized, like with Matterport or DocuSketch, many functions can be automated: measurement, drawing, and estimating. This will allow estimators to produce faster and more accurate estimates.

Search out new systems to automate repetitive, manual processes to lower operating costs and improve accuracy. Interconnected tools (phones, tablets, laptops) using 5G technology can provide immediate job site communications to the office and insurance companies. Every minute saved in sharing info at the site of water damage can represent less damage and faster drying time. And if the job tracking information is more accurate, invoices might get paid quicker.

Take note that all of this technology will increase the cyber risks in your business. Manage your data, maintain standards, and protect your business from the many controllable data breaches.

Moving Forward In Uncertain Times

Face the operational challenges today with the best tools and team you can find. This technology revolution is really imminent. Like you, iRestore focuses on solutions and continues to embrace change. Do your homework, create a nimble company, and look for partners to leverage this technology.

Explore iRestore Restoration Project Management Software

As you assess the current situation and make plans for the future, you are gathering data and exploring ideas to manage growth. iRestore offers project management exclusively for the restoration industry. iRestore has tools to improve operations and add efficiencies with a minimum learning curve for your staff.

Utilizing Digital Documents With Restoration Industry Software

Posted on August 12, 2022 by iRestore

In today’s day and age, restoration businesses do not have to rely solely on paper if it no longer fits their needs. In fact, a recent study performed by Deloitte found that 94% of business owners agreed that digitizing paper documents and making a digital transformation was one of the top priorities for their organizations. Why is utilizing digital documents an ideal option for restoration companies, and really any business? Here are just a few reasons you may want to consider document digitization for your restoration company.

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Storing paper documents requires space and lots of it. Desks, shelves, counters, and filing cabinets can only hold so much paper before they’re filled up and overflowing. In other words, even more, physical space is needed in order to store the rest of your documents plus the ones to come. Document digitization reduces the need for physical storage in your office space, making your place feel larger, more open, and even more organized.
Thumbing through paper after paper looking for a specific document takes time and keeping paper documents organized, and easy to find is nearly impossible. When you make your records and documents digital, you can search for the specific file you need by simply typing in a word. Files can be retrieved within moments, saving you a lot of time and improving efficiency in your business.
Minimizing operating costs is a huge priority for every business, especially for restoration companies. Paperless documentation helps employees be more efficient, saves time on tasks, decreases material costs, and shares information faster. By going digital, you can organize, schedule, document, and execute projects easier, resulting in lower operating costs.
With the number of documents that a restoration company needs to go through and store every day per project, losing or misplacing a paper or two is bound to happen. When you switch to digital documents, everything is filed, saved, and backed up so nothing gets lost. Important documents will be saved on software that allows you to find them quickly when you need them, and keep them stored and secured when you don’t.

Many different businesses need to store hundreds, if not thousands, of records and information, especially within the restoration services. Maintaining, storing, organizing, finding, and sharing paper documents can be a hassle. Utilizing digital documentation and storage streamlines your business. If you are ready to maximize your workflow and project management through digital documentation, then iRestore has the system for you. Our restoration industry software was built by restoration professionals for restoration professionals with the purpose of helping you file, store, and share digital documents in files. Employees can access information remotely, share information with each other, and save documents from project sites. Our software also helps with scheduling, storing contact information, and all the other tools you need in order to run your business more smoothly and efficiently. Give you and your employees the tools they need to be successful, manage projects, schedule equipment, and store documents and files optimally with restoration industry software.

Maximize Profits with Effective Equipment Management

Posted on July 18, 2022 by iRestore

The restoration business can be a profitable business that is vital for homeowners facing a crisis. But as a business owner, you know how difficult it is to stay on top for the offerings. Industry estimates suggest that most restoration companies invested between $50,000and $150,000 just to get started. In addition to supplies and personal protection equipment, you’ll have to have:

Trucks
Trailers
Power saws
Ladders
Generators
Lights
Commercial air movers
Dehumidifiers
Computers
Tablets
Phones

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Keeping track of which “stuff” is available and which “stuff” is already on a job site is critical for great restoration results. While your team is onsite, you want them focussing on the client, not the inventory list. Paper lists and shared spreadsheets create a lot of opportunity for mistakes.

It also takes a lot of time to process orders from each sales channel separately and to make regular manual stock checks– time better spent building your business. And in a time with supply chain issues exist across the board, lags in reordering when stock levels are low could result in missed opportunities for you. Instead, implement an inventory management system to automate and coordinate these tasks.

Your team can choose to track with your existing tracking numbers. Or you could use iRestore’s efficient barcode feature. Your staff will now track equipment easily with a user-friendly interface implemented across all platforms. Use this accurate data to improve overall reporting and maintenance records.

Equipment management software can send automatic reminders when the replacement date of parts is approaching, or when specific parts are missing in your inventory, so you can purchase them in advance. At the same time, you can avoid overstocking and wasting money.

Features of Equipment Management Software

Repairs and Maintenance can be easily tracked and documented
System allows you to assign equipment to jobs, storage, vehicles, and employees
All assigned equipment not “pulled” on the last day of a job is kept track of to help ensure that no equipment is left behind
Allows you to monitor and evaluate your inventory in multiple ways
Create detailed logs, custom invoices, estimates, and supporting documentation
Consecutive scanning feature allows for fast and efficient equipment transfers. (Keep track of equipment’s serial number, purchase date, price)
Integrates for all hard assets within the system: phones, devices, computers, meters.

iRestore Project Management Software

iRestore helps you organize data to build on the success of your restoration business. By making the most of the information that your team gathers on site and in the office, you can improve communication and efficiency for your restoration clients.

iRestore provides affordable and easy-to-use software for restoration service companies. Using the latest in iPhone and iPad technology, this software collects data from the field in real time for a more accurate “big picture” view. Since both job management and CRM (customer relationship management) are critical to your success, keeping your information in an easy to use format will empower your business.

Call or request a demonstration of how your business can benefit.

Isn’t It Time You Had A Real Restoration Management System In Place?

Posted on June 8, 2022 by iRestore

You’re the one who’s always on the go. You try to keep up with all of your restoration business’s needs and demands, but it’s hard when you’re juggling so many different things at once.

It’s so much easier to manage your business if your information is all in one place, and you can access it from any mobile device. iRestore is a comprehensive solution to help you manage your entire restoration business. It was built by restoration professionals for restoration professionals, so we know exactly what you need to do your job better—and make more money while doing it!

Allow iRestore to manage your restoration

iRestore is a restoration management solution that helps business owners streamline their operations and reduce costs. We’ve built our software to be extremely user-friendly, so you can spend less time on compliance and more time doing what you do best, helping your customers.

We know how hard it can be to stay compliant with industry regulations when you’re running a restoration company and trying to manage all of the other aspects of your business. The good news is that we’re here to help. Your iRestore account manager will work with you to set up your account so that everything is seamless from start-to-finish. Once everything’s in place, we’ll take care of everything else—from invoicing clients and tracking expenses, down through payroll audits—so that all your worries are taken care of by an expert who understands exactly what goes into running a restoration company.

The fully integrated restoration management solution

The fully integrated restoration management solution is a highly scalable, cloud-based system that can be adapted to suit your business needs. It offers complete flexibility, with the ability to integrate with existing solutions and add additional modules as needed.

The system offers a range of features such as:

Job management – Manage all aspects of jobs from initial assessment through completion and post-job analysis.
Relationship management – Track customer preferences, manage contracts for each customer or group of customers.
Equipment Management – Track location and availability of equipment at all times so you know where it is when you need it most (or call us).
Vehicle Management – Keep track of vehicle usage patterns so that costs can be accurately forecasted and managed in real-time.

Built by industry experts for the industry experts

iRestore has been designed to provide a complete solution for the restoration industry, providing a single source of truth for all restoration information. The iRestore system is simple and intuitive to use, making it easy for you to stay productive on the go.

With iRestore’s mobile app, field workers can capture photos and generate service tickets with their smartphones or tablets. They can also work offline and sync later when they have internet access again—meaning there’s no need to wait around at home base while your team works in remote areas without connectivity!

iRestore is the most comprehensive, powerful, and easy-to-use restoration management system on the market, and we’re pleased to announce that it’s now available for a price everyone can afford. There’s no need to refill costly cartridges or replace paper whenever you want to sign a work order or create an invoice—iRestore stores your printouts in the cloud, so all you need to do is log in with your phone or tablet. You can focus on your customers while iRestore handles your business needs.

Improving Your Restoration Business With Project Management Software

Posted on May 9, 2022 by iRestore

Starting your restoration business was pretty straightforward: IICRC training, obtaining insurance, purchasing equipment, hiring the right team, etc. High quality work improved relationships and the business reputation But now that it is growing, how does your restoration business stay organized?

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Each of your team members is great at knowing certain aspects of your clients’ restoration projects. And everyone on your staff has a different method for organizing that information: an old fashioned “little black book”, white boards, Daytime calendars, index cards, Rolodex cards, sticky notes, color coded highlighters pens, and a new and improved filing system.

The iRestore software was developed by restoration insiders with day to day experience of the industry. The software has been developed for the ways in which you and your team use and share information from your restoration jobs. Easily see your work in production, outstanding tasks, gross profits and top referrals in one quick glance. All critical information is linked to the robust CRM, allowing you to manage and develop all of your relationships

Reporting: Designed for both external and internal reporting and communications
Job Related Contacts: Subcontractors, Inspectors, Adjusters, Agents, and more
Tasks: Allows assignment and management of the details in job execution
Documents: Contracts, Job Scopes, Inspections Reports, and more
Dry Log: Document your monitoring process and progress
Job Scope Tool: Provides thorough and accurate records

How will those features help you in your restoration business?

Plan Projects With Usable, Valuable Data

The iRestore reporting systems give real time and valuable information to help you improve the workflow. Breaking complex projects into easily manageable units will allow you to recombine that information. For example, using an interactive map can build more efficient schedules. Gain more control with subtasks, recurring tasks, dependencies and blueprints using our project management tool.

Keeping information in a central place can even link job information with equipment records and billing. Pictures, notes and contact info can all live in the same file– accessible to all.

Clear, easy to read charts can provide a visual representation of progress against goals. Now the managers can set baselines and team members can record critical tasks. Generating detailed project reports on demand will prove invaluable as a project management tool.

Track Time With Built-In Integration

“Time is money”. Maximizing each team member’s hours will help you all work smarter, not harder. Everyone that is working on a job can easily log their billable and non-billable hours using timesheets, generating accurate invoices from approved timesheet entries.

Manage And Collaborate Effortlessly

Employees, managers, and clients can share information from the field or from the office by commenting on tasks or monitoring feeds. Your team will always have access to the latest version of all project documents, presentations, or spreadsheets with online document tools. Instead of chasing updates with voicemails and emails, get the info the team needs instantly.

Successful restoration companies are built by owners that collaborate and value their team; iRestore helps you build on that success. By making the most of the information that your team gathers on site and in the office, you can improve communication and efficiency for your restoration clients. iRestore is a complete customer service management solution made by restorers exclusively for the restorer restoration industry. Call or request a demonstration of how your team, and overall business, can benefit.

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Embracing Technology In The Restoration Industry

Lingering Supply Chain And Labor Problems