Articles by Rick Damato

This report is a recap of the many things we observed during the NRCA convention in San Francisco.

Here are three new (at least kinda new) items we think are worthy of a serious look.

One challenge faced by commercial roofing contractors is that of providing appropriate fall protection for their workers.

The year 2001 may be every bit as raucous as 2000 was for the roofing industry and for the economy in this country as a whole — but in a different way.

Many in the roofing industry have viewed the recent difficulties faced by industry-leader Owens Corning as something that doesn’t affect them.

The U.S. Department of Transportation released its overhaul of federal hours-of-service (HOS) rules for commercial truck drivers on April 25, 2000.

Historically, roofing contractors in most markets who specialize in low-slope commercial roofing or metal roofing applications have chosen to leave large-scale spray applications to others.

Manufacturer programs for residential roofing contractors have had great success.

Roofing Contractor accepted an invitation to visit a fascinating retrofit job on Savannah's St. John's Cathedral.