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By Candace Johnson Blusky posted February 16, 2018
BluSky Named Finalist for Corporate Growth Award
Exciting news in Colorado – BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC has been named one of three finalists for the 2018 Outstanding Corporate Growth Award by the Denver chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG). The winner will be announced at the ACG’s annual Rocky Mountain Corporate Growth Conference on March 6, 2018. “These finalists exemplify […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted February 07, 2018
When should I call a restoration service provider?
Our property and facilities management clients often ask us when they should call a restoration service provider after they discover water, fire or mold damage to their property. The answer depends on the scale of the event, capabilities of their staff, and the equipment at their disposal. Not every situation requires an emergency restoration firm. […]
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By Candace Johnson BluSky News posted October 02, 2017
BluSky Announces Merger With North Carolina-Based Disaster One
Joining forces and Merging Cultures to Benefit Customers Nationwide CENTENNIAL, Colo.— On Monday, Centennial-based BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC announced a merger with Greensboro, North Carolina-based Disaster One, a privately owned and operated restoration company serving commercial and residential clients since 1977. “BluSky and Disaster One share similar missions and core values that are driven first […]
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By Candace Johnson Uncategorized posted September 13, 2017
BluSky Earns Classification as ‘Great Place to Work’
Centennial, Colorado — 09-13-2017 — BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC was certified as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. BluSky Restoration Contractors LLC earned this credential based on extensive ratings provided by its employees in anonymous surveys. “We are honored to be recognized as a Great Place to Work. At […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted September 07, 2017
7 tips for avoiding contractor scams after a hurricane
How do you avoid being scammed by an unscrupulous contractor if you’ve had hurricane damage? BluSky offers the following advice.
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By Candace Johnson Uncategorized posted July 31, 2017
BluSky Releases New Video Case Study
This month’s blog features a video case study the required significant participation from all four of BluSky’s service lines — restoration, renovation, environmental and roofing. The video concerns a large apartment fire at The Commons in Cincinnati, Ohio. To watch, click below…
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted June 27, 2017
Fireworks Safety
More fires are reported on July 4 than any other day of the year, and nearly half are caused by fireworks. Stay safe with these tips from BluSky.
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By Candace Johnson Blusky posted May 24, 2017
BluSky Names The Adoption Exchange as Recipient of Proceeds from 14th Annual Clays for Kids
BluSky announced that The Adoption Exchange will be this year’s recipient of proceeds from its 14th Annual Clays for Kids fundraiser, to be held Friday, Sept. 22, at Kiowa Creek Sporting Club, 46700 E. County Road 30, Bennett, Colorado. As part of BluSky’s partnership with The Adoption Exchange, BluSky will also share sponsorship with Wendy’s […]
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By Candace Johnson Highlighted Projects posted May 23, 2017
On the Job: Church Bell Restoration
In this edition of On the Job we take you (literally) inside a church bell.
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By Candace Johnson Highlighted Projects posted April 21, 2017
On the Job: fire in downtown Raleigh
BluSky responded to the largest fire in Raleigh since the 1920s, providing restoration for fire, smoke, and water damage for a large apartment building.
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By Candace Johnson Blusky posted April 14, 2017
BluSky is honored to be featured in BOSS Magazine
We thank our team members who make us everything we are and we appreciate the recognition from BOSS Magazine! The darkest day for a business often arrives in the form of a catastrophe. For facility managers and building owners, tenants, and residents, dealing with structural damage after a fire, flood, or another disaster is a […]
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By Candace Johnson What's New at BluSky posted April 07, 2017
BluSky employees receive Certified Restorer® certification
Two BluSky employees have attained the Restoration Industry Association’s coveted Certified Restorer® (CR) certification. Often called the “Ph.D. of damage repair,” this advanced certification is widely recognized as the pre-eminent restoration training program.
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By Candace Johnson Blusky posted March 22, 2017
Hiring for Character
By Kent Stemper, CEO My career allowed my family and I to live 4 years in Japan. When we first moved there we would email our friends with all of the interesting observations we had about a culture so different from the U.S. After about six months, our friends would say “what happened to all […]
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By Candace Johnson Blusky posted March 22, 2017
Blind Spots
By Dan Flanagan, CSO My first recollection of the term, “Blind Spot,” was at 14 years-old on a sunny, summer morning in the middle of central Iowa. Taking the driver’s seat of Horizon Hatchback and my driver’s education teacher seated to the right in the passenger seat, he was ready to apply his heavy leg […]
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By Candace Johnson Blusky posted March 22, 2017
Fundamentals of a Remarkable Culture
By Kent Stemper, CEO One of the most common questions I get as CEO of BluSky Restoration is about our culture. They notice it’s unique, it’s special, and they’d like to understand it better. Point #1: Culture is very, very important. When the iPhone was at its peak, it sold itself. There are certain products […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted March 02, 2017
Winter Fire Safety Tips
Did you know that most home fires occur during the winter? Here are some tips courtesy of the National Fire Protection Association and the United States Fire Administration to help you stay safe these last few weeks of winter. Keep anything that can catch fire at least 3 feet from heating equipment Never use an […]
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By Candace Johnson Blusky posted March 02, 2017
Codes and the Elusive Perfect Sheet
As Jacks of All Trades, and Masters of Few, we are always searching for that perfect sheet, that perfect property damage estimate. An estimate which captures all the damage so precisely, with just the right pricing, that we can hold it up and say to all “here it is, an estimate that’s so perfect, it […]
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By Candace Johnson Blusky posted March 02, 2017
Business Continuity Management Series I
There are spectacular, real life events that will heighten the awareness of an organizations’ resiliency to operate at standard capacity. A retail store, apartment or hospital can be affected to varying degrees ranging from massive, long-term shutdowns due to natural disasters through minor interruptions from isolated property damage. Waiting for the 1000 year flood to […]
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By Candace Johnson Blusky posted March 02, 2017
Business Continuity Management Series II
In the first installment of the BluSky Business Continuity Management (BCM) blog, we covered the high level factors that contribute to the importance of establishing a business continuity program within your organization. We kicked off the first step for establishing the framework for a successful BCM program: the Program Initiation and Management. This first step […]
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By Candace Johnson Tips & Info posted March 02, 2017
Indoor Air Pollutants You Should Be Aware Of
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is defined by the EPA as “the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants.” IAQ can be compromised by pollutants from some seemingly innocent sources that you can control. Minor health effects can show up soon after exposure […]
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