Newton, MA More than 35 colleges, universities and private schools across New England rely on ARS Restoration Specialists for 24/7 emergency disaster restoration and reconstruction services. Now more than ever, property managers at education institutions are keenly aware of the importance of a reliable restoration provider to help keep campuses safe, secure and in good working order for faculty, staff and students. Since 1987, ARS has helped education institutions including Berklee College of Music, Bentley University, Buckingham, Browne and Nichols, Johnson & Wales, Milton Academy, Northeastern University, Roxbury Latin, and Yale University mitigate emergency campus situations. 

With three decades of experience working with education institutions, ARS knows that with students of all ages and a variety of equipment in classrooms and dorms, there can be significant risk when disaster strikes. From a flood caused by a pipe break in the dorms to a catastrophic event that requires significant equipment and expertly trained people, ARS has the resources and the experience necessary to swiftly and efficiently address a wide range of potential emergencies. All ARS project managers are licensed builders, setting them apart from their competitors. ARS is also equipped with 6,000 pieces of drying equipment and has the ability to secure several thousand more in less than 24 hours. 

The team at ARS knows that in the face of an emergency, which typically prevents an education institution from executing classes, activities or programs, daily communication updates are critical. ARS is committed to providing consistent and thoughtful communication to keep property managers and the school administration apprised of a project timeline and the status of remediation and restoration efforts. 

ARS also understands that on a student campus, security is of the utmost importance. The average ARS field technician has been an employee for nearly fifteen years and all employees are CORI and drug checked prior to arriving onsite. Further, ARS offers a number of training programs throughout the year to keep staff current on evolving industry requirements. All technicians have the highest level of training for IICRC standards for water, fire and mold mitigation, OSHA requirements, and lead paint certification, among others. New this year, the ARS team is also trained in Crisis Management including how to deploy an emergency action plan in case of an active shooter situation. From bio-hazard clean-up to full reconstruction, ARS is the de facto restoration specialist serving New England’s finest education institutions to ensure the safety and security of students, faculty and staff. 

“There are other remediation service providers in the industry, but we are loyal to ARS because they are not only experts in the field, they also understand the power of building a personal relationship with their customers,” said Kevin Anderson, assistant vice president of facilities at the Berklee College of Music. “Their customer service, communication and professionalism is unmatched. I sleep better at night knowing I can count on ARS no matter what.”