Rick Damato

Rick Damato is the editorial director of Roofing Contractor. He has held a number of posts in the roofing industry since 1974 and has contributed to the magazine since its inception in 1981. He can be reached at 770-331-7858 or on Twitter @RoofsByRick.

Roofers Put Skills on Display at SkillsUSA

Students and apprentices from around the U.S. compete in over 100 hands-on skills tests

Rick Damato

July 4, 2022

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For many reasons, the roofing industry has never actively participated in the SkillsUSA and CTE space. But all of that is in the midst of changing.

Perfect Storm Brewing

Rick Damato

July 1, 2022

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An above-average storm season combined with material issues means roofing contractors need to prepare their contracts and teams to better serve customers.

“I’m Back”

RC Editorial Director Rick Damato Returns to Roofing, Though He Never Really Left

Rick Damato

June 24, 2022

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From helping Roofing Contractor plan it editorial goals for 2023 to fostering a stronger relationship between NRCA and the next generation of skilled workers, RC Editorial Director Rick Damato embraces his new path in the roofing industry.

The Safest Solution

Rick Damato

May 6, 2022

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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.

Leaving Roofing in a Better Place

Rick Damato

April 1, 2022

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Reid Ribble’s impact on the roofing industry was immediate and transformational at the right time.

Spring Break

Rick Damato

March 4, 2022

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

The Roofing Industry's M&A Madness

Tecta America and Carlisle Leading the Trend

Rick Damato

September 3, 2021

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Mergers and acquisitions are on the rise in the roofing industry - have you thought about where your roofing company is in the scheme of things?

Flop-Ed

The Message Nobody Wants to Hear

Rick Damato

August 6, 2021

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For true change to happen, the focus on four-year college programs for our youth needs to be balanced with an equal emphasis on skilled trade careers.

Roofing Reboot

Is it Time for a Technology Update?

Rick Damato

July 2, 2021

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Technology changes by the minute and it’s important for you to keep up, and while you may not always deploy the latest, it’ll help you survive in the long run.

If They Fund It – Can We Build It?

Infrastructure Now – Workforce Maybe

Rick Damato

June 4, 2021

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The government is thinking long term as it relates to infrastructure, but providing opportunities for young people to become educated in the skilled trades has been lacking, and still is.

Hear how the 2018 Commercial Roofing Contractor of the Year and his sons navigated that challenge and others encountered when running a successful family business.

Today’s residential solar industry features proven equipment, established distribution networks, and technology from construction industry leaders that simplify solar-electric system design and sales.

Rick Damato

ARTICLES

Roofers Put Skills on Display at SkillsUSA

Perfect Storm Brewing

“I’m Back”

The Safest Solution

Leaving Roofing in a Better Place

Spring Break

The Roofing Industry's M&A Madness

Flop-Ed

Roofing Reboot

If They Fund It – Can We Build It?

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