Rick Damato

The recent plan to forgive student loans is shining a light on the disparity between four-year college programs versus careers in skilled trades.

More and more Latino roofers from 20 years ago are taking off their tool belt and looking to own and operate their own roofing business. The transition, as many roofing contractors know, is not an easy one.

There might be a better way to enforce fall protection among roofing crews, but is fining them directly the answer?

For many reasons, the roofing industry has never actively participated in the SkillsUSA and CTE space. But all of that is in the midst of changing.

From helping Roofing Contractor plan it editorial goals for 2023 to fostering a stronger relationship between NRCA and the next generation of skilled workers, RC Editorial Director Rick Damato embraces his new path in the roofing industry. 

There is a solution to every safety problem you’ll ever have as a roofing contractor, but it’s not something that is easy to obtain.

The country is slowly emerging from the pandemic and the winter, and everyone, even roofing contractors, should take a moment to relax.