Rick Damato

Editor's Choice Products and Productivity

April 30, 2002

We draw your attention to some new (or not-so new) and emerging materials, systems and equipment that are vying to become the next great thing in the roofing industry.

Editor's Note: Consolidation Turns Another Page

Rick Damato

April 30, 2002

No Comments

Roofing Contractor has been reporting on the trend of consolidation among commercial roofing contractors since it began.

Editor's Note: Business Opportunities

Rick Damato

March 27, 2002

No Comments

When it comes to new opportunities, you must look beyond everyday needs to new or emerging needs.

Editor's Note: A Slate Roofing Association?

Rick Damato

February 28, 2002

No Comments

An alliance should be formed to address key issues in slate roofing.

Editor's Note: Shingle Warranties

Rick Damato

January 30, 2002

One Comment

Roofing manufacturers have changed their shingle warranties in a way that would give you the impression that the products are “more” or “better.”

Industry Advancement “Institutionalized”

Rick Damato

January 2, 2002

No Comments

Operating within the NRF is a virtual powerhouse of contributing individuals and corporations banded together to institutionalize advancement of the roofing industry — The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress.

Editor's Note: Chicago's New Energy Code

Rick Damato

December 20, 2001

No Comments

Roofing contractors in Chicago have been engaged in a civics lesson recently that should give roofing contractors all over the country a reason to supplement, enhance, or begin a relationship with City Hall.

Editor's Note: The Year in Perspective

Rick Damato

November 30, 2001

No Comments

Consider some of the lessons taught during this remarkable and tumultuous year.

West Meets East

Rick Damato

October 30, 2001

No Comments

Roofing Contractor, along with a number of firms in the roofing and insulation industry from the United States, had the unique opportunity to participate in the Jimmy Carter Work Project 2001.