The RIA created the Advocacy and Government Affairs (AGA) Committee researches and assembles peer reviewed position statements on issues commonly encountered by restoration contractors. The RIA does not create these position statements independent of its members. Rather, the papers represent consensus development of reasonable and fair approaches to these issues. The position statements that follow are intended for use by RIA members during discussions with others, and we trust will be supported by all well-intentioned businesses in the market.
Position Statements
Adjusters Dictating Restoration Charges
This statement can be used when adjusters instruct contractors to remove items from invoices or change prices for non-program projects.
Denial of Charges for the “Cost of Doing Business” Position Statement
This statement can be used when insurance carriers refuse to pay restoration charges they believe are the “cost of doing business.”
Deviation from Standardized Price Lists
This statement can be used when insurance carriers and their partners attempt to prohibit deviation from standardized price lists.
New Construction Price Lists Position Statement
This position statement should be used when insurance carriers and their partners attempt to apply “new construction” pricing to property damage restoration projects.
Third Party Administrator (TPA) Position Statements
Contractors, Third-Party Administrators (“TPAs”), and Insurance Carriers have developed mutually beneficial relationships over the years, and as with many relationships of this type, some areas of overlap and inconsistency have evolved. The RIA AGA has developed peer-reviewed position statements to address issues when they arise to improve contractor/TPA relations.
TPC Position Statement #1: The Role of the Consultant
TPC POSITION STATEMENT #1 The Role of the Consultant
TPC POSITION STATEMENT #2 - Project Control
TPC POSITION STATEMENT #2 - Project Control
TPC POSITION STATEMENT #3 Pricing Methodology
TPC POSITION STATEMENT #3 Pricing Methodology
TPC POSITION STATEMENT #4 - Labor Rates
TPC POSITION STATEMENT #4 - Labor Rates
TPC POSITION STATEMENT #5 - Labor Rate Classification
TPC POSITION STATEMENT #5 - Labor Rate Classification
Our Greatest Need
Mark Springer, CR, CEO Dayspring Restoration and RIA board member
Mark outlines his case for a proactive approach to advocacy and how that will strengthen and sustain the restoration industry, including his seven step plan to accomplish this.