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Legislative Update
In this Contractor Outlook™, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Duane Musser and Deb Mazol with the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) to discuss the political landscape since January 20, 2025, exploring the Trump Administration’s primary legislative goals for the new Congress and how they align with the agendas of both ...
The Effects of Weather on Roof Performance
In this Contractor Outlook™, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Roofing Industry Committee on Weather Issues (RICOWI) Storm Investigation Program Coordinator Phil Mayfield, to discuss the effects of weather on roof performance. They will explore RICOWI’s mission and history, and their ongoing investigations into the impact of extreme weather on the ...
What Does the Next Gen Labor Force Look Like?
In this Contractor Outlook™, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Chris Czarnik to discuss recruiting, retention and workforce development. With an amazing history working in vocational schools, recruitment and training, Chris is known for his book Winning the War for Talent, which addresses the challenges of talent acquisition in the roofing ...
Construction Economics
In this Contractor Outlook™, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Dr. Anirban Basu, chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, an economic and policy consulting firm, to discuss the current state of the construction industry. They will explore the latest economic trends and what contractors can do to position themselves for ...
Moving Beyond Head Trash
In this Contractor Outlook™, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Renie Cavallari, the award-winning author and speaker about the mental health of today’s businesses. They visit about how the Summer Olympics shined a light on the importance of working together and believing in the success of all participants. In a time ...
The 2024 Election
In this Contractor Outlook™, Heidi J. Ellsworth welcomes Reid Ribble, former roofing contractor, congressman and past NRCA CEO, to talk about the November 2024 elections as Election Day draws near. They discuss the dramatic events leading up to where we are now along with the current state of the ...
Metal Market/Trends Survey
In this Contractor Outlook newscast, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Paul Trombitas of FMI, a leading research company, to discuss their 2024 FMI Building Products Market Overview. The report has a focus on roofing but covers the entire construction industry. Heidi and Paul talk about current factors and ...
Artificial Intelligence and Construction
In this installment of Contractor Outlook, sponsored by SRS Distribution, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Subodha Kumar from Temple University to discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI). No matter where you work, the day is coming when AI will transform your workplace and the kinds of employees that construction companies want to ...
Construction is Weathering the Weather
In this Contractor Outlook, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with the Director of Product Management & Meteorologist at CoreLogic. This episode is about the effect that weather is having on the construction industry overall and how it is changing how contractors and manufacturers are going to business. They talk about ...
The Global Economy and Your Business
In this Contractor Outlook, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Gene Marks of The Marks Group about the economy. As a leading speaker, columnist and author, Gene brings a breath of fresh air to a tough topic. Focusing on looking forward, this podcast aims to understand the current economy and the ...
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