I learned that regardless of how tumultuous the political season became, roofing contractors that I spoke to and worked with over the past 18 months were focused largely on just one thing when it came to the election: business.

The reality about millennials is, they’re the future! If you want to ensure sustainable success of your business — even long after you’ve retired years from now, then it’s critical to adapt.

While studying up for the October Editor’s Note I found myself going back to a feature I wrote for Roofer Magazine back in the 1980’s.

Been a little busy since our trip to China last year. As much as I would love to toss out a blog posting once or twice a week, the task has fallen to the bottom of the to-do list.

Rick Damato explores the golden rooftops of the Forbidden City, the famous Great Wall, and the basic human need for shelter during his final days trekking through China.

To see the genuine reactions of surprise, joy and accomplishment by both Residential Contractor of the Year Tim Leeper and Commercial Contractor of the Year Jack Scalo was thrilling.

Rick Damato explores the rampant construction under way in China and takes a close look at the traditional clay-tile roofing that is found all over the region.