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Editor's Note: NRCA Review

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
February 27, 2003
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In spite of many suppliers and contractors complaining about a still-weak commercial roofing market, the 2003 National Roofing Contractors Association’s convention stood out as one in which the roofing industry had a lot of new things to talk about.
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Do You Really Need A Web Site?

February 27, 2003
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It’s rapidly developing into a business necessity, just like a fax.
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Bad-faith Claims on Performance and Payment Bonds

February 27, 2003
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You’re a subcontractor working on a project that involves a performance and payment bond. The general contractor isn’t paying you for your work. What do you do?
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Detriments of Standing Water

January 29, 2003
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A common industry standard is that the accumulated moisture must be gone from the roof surface within 48 hours of a rainfall.
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Entrepreneurialism: The Disease That Can Ruin Your Business and Your Life

January 29, 2003
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When you own a business, your business life and personal life can all mesh into one giant ball of string.
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A Customer’s Rant

January 29, 2003
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I don’t give a hoot who I deal with, as long as it benefits Numero Uno.
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Editor's Note: Stay in Tune with Current Events

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
January 29, 2003
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What else can you do to find and win profitable work?
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Advances in Modified Bitumen Roofing Systems

Ray Corbin
January 29, 2003
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Modified bitumen products have evolved to better meet the needs of today’s roofing contractor and building owner.
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Competition is Good For You, Part Two

Jim Olsztynski
January 26, 2003
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Home Depot buys a big roofing company; is that good or bad for you?
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To Be a Better Roofing Contractor

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
December 30, 2002
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Where do you go for live, fact-to-face information geared to your business, your industry, your situation?
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