Rhode Island Dept. of Labor & Training

Institutional Excellence — Vermont Slate for a State Landmark

Overview

The Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training building is a distinguished state government facility requiring a slate roofing solution that would meet the highest institutional standards. Newmont Slate supplied Vermont Black Slate graded to ASTM C406 S-1 — the same specification used on landmark academic and historic preservation projects across New England.

Challenge

Vermont Black Slate is the preferred choice for institutional buildings throughout the Northeast. Its deep, consistent color, exceptional durability, and 150–200 year service life make it the most cost-effective roofing material available for buildings intended to serve the public for generations.

Solution

The project demonstrates Newmont Slate's capacity to supply large institutional projects on schedule and to specification. With one of the largest slate inventories in North America, Newmont can fulfill institutional orders of any size — from single-building restorations to multi-building campus projects.

Outcome

The Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training joins a growing portfolio of state and federal government buildings protected by Newmont Vermont Slate — a testament to the material's suitability for the most demanding institutional applications.