Which of the following is NOT a goal of a restoration technician?

Designing new structures is not a goal of a restoration technician. The primary focus of a restoration technician is to restore properties affected by fire, smoke, water, or mold damage to their pre-loss condition. This includes mitigating further damage, which encompasses preventing mold growth, and ensuring that essential utility systems, such as plumbing, electrical, and HVAC, are functioning correctly.

In restoration work, enhancing aesthetic appeal can be a part of the process, especially once the structural integrity and safety concerns are addressed. However, it typically follows the more urgent tasks of mitigation and restoration. Therefore, while aesthetic considerations may arise during restoration, they are secondary to the main objectives. The design of new structures involves architecture and construction considerations which fall outside the scope of a restoration technician's expertise and responsibilities.