FirstService Corporation announced the acquisition of Paul Davis Restoration operations in Cleveland and Akron on April 14, marking a trend of private equity firms consolidating the restoration sector and reducing lead inventory for independents. The deal highlights the intensifying "pay-to-play" dynamics in restoration marketing amid AI-driven shifts.
Source: RIA. Original: https://www.restorationindustry.org/events/2026-restoration-convention-industry-expo