Installing a roof on a new construction project has its share of challenges, but it never ceases to amaze me how many problems are caused by members of other trades. 

 There is an old joke about someone asking a lawyer, an accountant and a contractor what is the sum of two plus two.

 Dataforma, a provider of web-based business management services, allows contractors to manage WO’s, projects, correspondence histories, photos, documents, company calendars and scheduling in real time.  

A recent survey of Roofing Contractor readers revealed page upon page of interesting stats about how our readers go about doing their business. 

One new item that is really gaining a lot of attention is the new Duo-Fast Cordless Roofing Nailer.

While it is not routine for me to use this space to tell you about other editorial features in the magazine, I just cannot contain my enthusiasm over our annual State of the Industry Report.