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Editor's Note: A Return to Robust Sales

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
August 7, 2001
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It seems to be a good time for strategic planning for a return to robust sales. It would be wise to seek out new markets, new systems and new business opportunities.
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Metal Roof Repairs

John D'Annunzio
July 4, 2001
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The elements required for establishing proper roof maintenance guidelines on metal roof systems are similar to maintenance conducted on conventional systems.
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Insulation Update: Batt Insulation in Suspended Ceilings

July 2, 2001
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The Insulation Contractors Association of America’s Technical Bulletin 27: Applying Batt Insulation Above Suspended Ceilings to Meet Code addresses and recommends practices known to conform to the requirements of the International Building Code and to all three model building codes.
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July Portfolio

July 2, 2001
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Advice, humor and more!
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Editor's Note: Return on Investment

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
July 2, 2001
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This is the question you must pose to yourself: What is the return on investment (ROI)? You and your people to whom you have delegated production responsibilities should ask this question routinely.
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As the Bears Retreat, Reassess, Persevere and Diversify

July 2, 2001
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The recent bear market gave many investors a real jolt right in the pocketbook.
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Technical Perspective: Polyisocyanurate Foam Insulation

Ray Corbin
July 2, 2001
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Polyiso roof insulation represents more than 55 percent of all insulation used in low-sloped roof construction.
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What Your Employees Can Do to Earn More Money

Jim Olsztynski
July 2, 2001
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Pay increases need to be a win-win situation if they are to keep coming.
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Why Roofers Don’t Make More Money

Monroe Porter
July 2, 2001
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This article focuses on the greatest single challenge and problem facing the roofing industry: square unit pricing.
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Editor's Note:BAck to Basics

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
May 31, 2001
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Now is the time to narrow our focus and get back to the basics of running our businesses.
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