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title: "Crawford Contractor Connection report shows 58% of restoration contractors absorb higher labor costs"
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description: "Crawford & Company's 2026 Managed Repair Market report reveals that 58% of restoration contractors are absorbing higher labor costs to maintain pricing consistency. Labor market pressures impacted 86% of respondents, with 73% experiencing operational issues like longer job cycles. Technology adoption is near-universal at 98%. Future report installments will cover program value and contractor-carrier collaboration."
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# Crawford Contractor Connection report shows 58% of restoration contractors absorb higher labor costs

-   Crawford & Company released the first installment of its 2026 Managed Repair Market report on restoration contractor economics. \* Survey data showed 58% of restoration contractors are absorbing higher labor costs to keep pricing consistent. \* Labor market pressures affected 86% of respondents; 73% reported operational impacts, most often longer job cycle times. \* Technology use was near-universal, with 98% reporting adoption across core workflows such as estimating, project management, communications. \* Next report installments are scheduled for Oct. 21 and Nov. 11, covering program value and contractor-carrier collaboration. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Crawford & Company published the original content used to generate this news brief via Business Wire (Ref. ID: 20261008598207) on October 08, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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