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Editor's Note: Signs of Inflation

June 1, 2004
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There are increasing signs that inflation is on the rise, and there may be nothing we can do to stop it.
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Editor's Note

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
May 4, 2004
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For all of us making a living in the roofing industry, working to continuously improve standards should be a natural part of our job.
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Asphalt Fumes in BUR Applications

May 1, 2004
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Decades of repeated occupational exposure to asphaltic fumes and coal tar pitch could possibly lead to some very hazardous health effects.
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Service Life Predictability

John D'Annunzio
May 1, 2004
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Roof maintenance is often conducted in the absence of a standard set of measurements, values or decision-making guidelines.
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12 Reasons To Just Say No

Jim Olsztynski
May 1, 2004
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Turning down a job goes against human nature but often is the wisest thing to do.
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Legally Speaking: Understanding the Value of a Payment Bond

John Alfs
May 1, 2004
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While different states have different laws and regulations pertaining to payment bonds, there are several common facets of this area of the law that apply.
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Do You Have Guts Enough to Raise Your Price?

Monroe Porter
May 1, 2004
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Let's review some of the issues contractors have with raising prices and how you can overcome them.
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The Importance of a Well-written Subcontractor Agreement

John Alfs
April 1, 2004
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The most important step in the preparation process is having a well-written, comprehensive subcontractor agreement.
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You May Do Good Work, But Do People Trust You?

Jim Olsztynski
April 1, 2004
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Communication is the key to gaining the customer's trust.
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Post Fall Suspension Trauma

Chip Macdonald
April 1, 2004
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There has been a recent increase in research papers, medical studies and trade-related accident investigations concerning a physical phenomenon known as "suspension trauma."
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