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Articles by Rick Damato

Author and retiring roofing journalist Rick Damato
Editorial Director's Note

Retirement ‘2.0’: A Final Note from Rick Damato

RC Editorial Director ends a more than 40-year career with the roofing industry to enjoy retirement (again)
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
April 5, 2024
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Rick Damato, editorial director of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro, has decided to leave his quill in the ink well and retire after more than 40 years in media. He offers his thoughts and well wishes to readers.
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What’s Roofing Distribution Going to Be in 2024?

Go beyond numbers when setting goals and budgeting in the coming year
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
February 19, 2024
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RSP Editorial Director Rick Damato says forget putting profits first, dream bigger! Your 2024 budget should go beyond the numbers and look at metrics and teamwork.


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Editor's Note

Back to Basics: Keeping Your Distribution Fleet on Point

Whether it's investing in technology or taking ride-alongs, keep these ideas in mind when managing your fleet
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
January 15, 2024
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RSP Editorial Director Rick Damato takes a peek under the hood at some basic strategies for maintaining your fleet and the people who operate it.




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Slate Journey

Unearthing Centuries of Beauty and Resilience

Roofing contractors from North America tour the birthplace of Welsh roofing, witnessing how slate continues covering remarkable and resilient rooftops throughout Europe
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
December 22, 2023
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Roofing Contractor Editor Emeritus, Rick Damato, travels across the pond to tour the birthplace of Welsh roofing slate and found so much more.
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Carter Work Project

In Rosalynn Carter's Passing, Habitat for Humanity’s Carter Work Project Carries On

The effort behind the 2023 Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project to support Habitat for Humanity continues in honor of its founders
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
November 21, 2023
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RC's Rick Damato offers first-hand coverage of the annual Habitat for Humanity build honoring Former President and First Lady Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter.  


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About Time: Roofing Competition Debuts at SkillsUSA

SkillsUSA 2023 Features First Commercial Roofing Competition; Kyle Cameron of Hutchinson, Kan., crowned ‘National Champion’
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
August 21, 2023
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SkillsUSA 2023 Features First Commercial Roofing Competition; Kyle Cameron of Hutchinson, Kan., crowned ‘National Champion’
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What is SkillsUSA?

What is SkillsUSA? Roofing opportunities incorporated into programs for students seeking futures in the skilled trades
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
August 21, 2023
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What is SkillsUSA? Roofing opportunities incorporated into programs for students seeking futures in the skilled trades
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Copper Development Association Honors Grist Slate & Tile Roofing

Company received plaudits for its work on Vancouver’s Heritage Hall envelope and seismic upgrade
Rick Damato
Rick Damato
July 6, 2023
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Grist Slate & Tile Roofing Inc. was recently awarded the 2023 North American Copper in Architecture award for its work on Vancouver's Heritage Hall envelope and seismic upgrade.


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Never a Bad Year

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
January 6, 2023
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Find out how to further educate yourself about the roofing industry with RC in 2023.
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Rick Damato

Dear Santa

Rick Damato
Rick Damato
December 2, 2022
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Solar is one of the hottest growing sectors in roofing. Are you geared to take advantage of this emerging opportunity?
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