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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.

It’s rapidly developing into a business necessity, just like a fax.

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?

A common industry standard is that the accumulated moisture must be gone from the roof surface within 48 hours of a rainfall.

When you own a business, your business life and personal life can all mesh into one giant ball of string.

I don’t give a hoot who I deal with, as long as it benefits Numero Uno.

What else can you do to find and win profitable work?

Modified bitumen products have evolved to better meet the needs of today’s roofing contractor and building owner.

Home Depot buys a big roofing company; is that good or bad for you?