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Legally Speaking: Yes, You Need an Environmental Policy

July 31, 2002
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It’s when our crews tear off an old roof to find an outbreak of mold that we look around for someone to tell us what to do.
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Editor's Note: Ethical Standards

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
June 28, 2002
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Perhaps in light of recent national and world events, it would be a good time for all of us to re-evaluate our own ethical standards.
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Plunder: The Beginning of the End

June 28, 2002
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Ego and denial can prevent business owners from making changes in time to avoid punishing losses.
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Five Keys to Success in the Contracting Business

June 28, 2002
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You need to think like a business owner, not a roofer.
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The Spread of Sick Building Syndrome Litigation

June 28, 2002
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The spread of “sick building” litigation is on the rise and roofing contractors should be aware.
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Recommendations for Successful Metal Roof Installations

June 28, 2002
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Successful metal roofing systems require proper attachment procedures, provisions for expansion and contraction, and expedient removal of water (snow and ice) from the roof surface.
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Seven Offbeat Marketing Ideas

May 31, 2002
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Defy conventional wisdom and you just might break from the pack.
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Technical Details: Vents - Two Pieces are Better than One

May 31, 2002
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Although common, installing roofing around vents and tubular penetrations can provide a challenge to the roofing contractor.
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Technical Perspective: Polyvinyl Chloride

Ray Corbin
May 31, 2002
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PVC’s proven track record of performance for the past 15 years together with an increasing emphasis on energy conservation, make the lighter-colored PVC sheets a natural choice for today’s owners.
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Handing Out Vehicles Without Driving Record Reviews Can Cost You

May 31, 2002
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“Negligent entrustment” is a legal term that means you trusted someone with something that was dangerous, and you knew or should have known better than to trust that person.
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