Final curtain for cowboys
A lot has changed over the past 10 years in the damage management industry, with new technology, procedures and professionalism taking centre stage. Sam Barrett reports on the changes.
In December, the British Damage Management Association held its 10th anniversary convention. For those who attended the first one back in 1999, it is clear that much has changed within the industry
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