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Preaching to the Choir

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
October 7, 2022
3 Comments

The recent plan to forgive student loans is shining a light on the disparity between four-year college programs versus careers in skilled trades.


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Fine the Roofers

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
September 2, 2022
3 Comments

There might be a better way to enforce fall protection among roofing crews, but is fining them directly the answer?


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Perfect Storm Brewing

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
July 1, 2022
One Comment
An above-average storm season combined with material issues means roofing contractors need to prepare their contracts and teams to better serve customers.
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The Safest Solution

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
May 6, 2022
2 Comments

There is a solution to every safety problem you’ll ever have as a roofing contractor, but it’s not something that is easy to obtain.


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Leaving Roofing in a Better Place

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
April 1, 2022
One Comment
Reid Ribble’s impact on the roofing industry was immediate and transformational at the right time.
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Spring Break

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
March 4, 2022
One Comment

The country is slowly emerging from the pandemic and the winter, and everyone, even roofing contractors, should take a moment to relax.


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Speaking As One

Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
February 11, 2022
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RC Publisher Jill Bloom reflects on the impact NRCA CEO Reid Ribble has had on unifying the roofing industry.


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2022 Here We Come!

Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
January 7, 2022
One Comment

It's a new year and a fresh start, and just on the horizon is the 2022 IRE full of opportunities for the roofing industry.


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A Time for Thanks

Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
November 5, 2021
4 Comments

Despite the craziness that has been 2021, there's still so much to be thankful for in the roofing industry.


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Roofing Contractors Making a Difference

Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
November 3, 2021
One Comment

Despite the craziness that has been 2021, there's still so much to be thankful for in the roofing industry.


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