How Technology Supports Restoration Efforts

The wildfires in Los Angeles have been devastating—homes lost, lives upended, and communities left reeling. It’s made me think: How can we use the incredible technology in defense to make a real difference when disasters strike? Like disaster response, defense tech thrives under pressure—missions demand speed, precision, and adaptability. Here are a few ways I see defense innovations playing a bigger role in protecting lives and communities: - Advanced Drones: These aren’t just for reconnaissance. Firefighters could use them to map wildfires in real time, monitor how they spread, and even guide evacuations. Drones with thermal imaging could cut through heavy smoke, giving responders the visibility they desperately need. - AI and Predictive Analytics: Security professionals already use AI to predict enemy movements. That same tech could be used to analyze weather, terrain, and vegetation to predict how a fire will behave, potentially changing the game for planning and containment efforts. - Communication Systems: Satellite communications and encrypted data transmission allow for real-time coordination among rescue teams, faster dissemination of critical information to affected populations, and more efficient management of relief efforts. This isn’t just about technology—it’s about leadership. Companies building defense tech have an incredible opportunity to step up and work directly with emergency services. How can we make sure defense tech companies and disaster management teams collaborate more effectively? What incentives could help drive innovation that serves both national security and public safety? The tools, talent, and technology already exist—we just need to make the connections. The next time disaster strikes, let’s make sure we’re ready to respond with everything we’ve got, not just as technologists, but as people who care deeply about protecting our communities.

📢 Innovation in Action: How AI is Transforming Restoration 🚀 Friday, February 28 | National Science Day At ATI, we are embracing AI, automation, and data integration to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and strategic decision-making across restoration. AI is no longer just the future—it’s happening today and reshaping how we respond to disasters, assess damage, and serve our clients. 🔹 How AI is Implemented Today in Restoration ✅ Smarter Job Sites – AI pulls building age, past loss history, asbestos/lead risks, and property details instantly, reducing assessment time and improving job planning. ✅ Automated Estimating & Rules-Based Scoping – AI-driven tools analyze damage photos, automate measurements, and ensure pricing accuracy to streamline claim approvals. ✅ AI-Powered Chatbots & Virtual Assistants – AI enhances customer communication through instant responses, automated follow-ups, and predictive job updates, ensuring seamless service. ✅ Auto-Labeling & Categorization – AI automatically tags job site photos for more precise documentation and reporting. ✅ Predictive Equipment & Inventory Management – AI tracks moisture levels, drying progress, and equipment usage, optimizing deployment for faster restoration. ✅ Strategic Sales & Targeting – AI analyzes customer history, risk factors, and geographic data to guide sales teams on the right accounts, buildings, and decision-makers to visit. 🔮 What Lies Ahead: The Future of AI in Restoration 🚀 Drones & Robotics for Damage Assessment – AI-powered drones will conduct site inspections, document large losses, and detect hidden damage before crews arrive. 🚀 Augmented Reality (AR) for On-Site Guidance – AR tools will help technicians visualize moisture flow, structural risks, and best restoration techniques in real time. 🚀 AI-Driven Risk Prediction & Disaster Response – Predictive analytics will forecast risk factors for commercial properties and mobilize restoration teams before disasters strike. 🚀 Fully Automated Claims Processing – AI will integrate with insurance platforms for instant claims approvals, reducing delays and disputes. 🚀 Voice-Activated Project Management – AI will assist restoration teams in the field via hands-free commands, improving efficiency and reducing paperwork. Technology is transforming restoration, and ATI is leading the way by equipping our teams with the best tools to work smarter, faster, and more efficiently. 🔹 Recognizing AI & Industry Innovators Special thanks to industry leaders and innovators like CoreLogic, Verisk, and Encircle for helping advance technology in restoration. Shoutout to Garret Gray, Jesse Herrera, Aaron C. Brunko, Maroun S. Mourad, Paul Donald, 🚀 Whatley for driving AI innovation in restoration. 💡 How do you see AI impacting restoration in the next five years? Comment below! #Innovation #AI #RestorationTech #CoreLogic #VeriskAnalytics #Encircle #ATIrestoration #RIA ATI Restoration, LLC Restoration Industry Association

Technology Assisted Impact Assessment of wide spread Watershed Treatment projects Reviving and restoring water bodies is well accepted as a proven method to recharge ground water and heal degraded soil. This leads to higher water and food security for communities as well as longer sustained agricultural cycles, both significant contributors to wellbeing and prosperity. India has more than 640,000 villages which stand to benefit if water is managed well. But actively monitoring India’s 3 Million water bodies spread over 3,287,263 km2 is a formidable challenge. How can technologies like AI and ML serve humanity by addressing this gap? GreenGood Labs, LLC. has developed sophisticated ML algorithms that track all 3 Million water bodies across India. In collaboration with Objectif France Inde, we are demonstrating in real tangible ways, the effectiveness of remote sensing and AI/ML in tracking the long term impacts of watershed treatments while also providing climate resilience through rich actionable insights. Objectif France Inde (OFI) has led the restoration of 100 water bodies in Southern India. With technology support from GreenGood Labs, LLC., the OFI team and local partners have been able to determine and validate a winning package of best practices that lead to  1) Multiple harvests in a year (a 300% increase in harvest events) from prior years 2) Longer sustained soil moisture and green cover throughout the year 3) Recharging of borewells and aquifers 4) Improved leveraging of the network effects of interconnected water bodies OFI has more than 30 years of experience working on sustainable development in India. OFI works in partnership with local NGOs on integrated rural development projects in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal. GreenGood Labs has completed several watershed design and analytical projects across Asia, Europe, Africa and American continents. #ecosystemrestoration #regenerativedesign #resilience #hydrology #saveoursoils #planttherain #fragiletofertile #adaptation #foodsecurity #ClimateResilience #Irrigation #SustainableAgriculture #RemoteSensing #Hydrology #WASH #water #WaterScarcity