In this Contractor Outlook, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Paul Trombitas of FMI Research to discuss their 2025 North American Construction Outlook report. They will cover the key dynamics impacting the market, notable segments of growth and construction spending forecasts for the residential, nonresidential and non-building sectors. They’ll also touch on sectors such as healthcare, education and transportation, which are expected to grow steadily, and provide insights on how contractors can navigate these shifts to stay competitive in both growing and stabilizing sectors. In this Contractor Outlook, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Paul Trombitas of FMI Research to discuss their 2025 North American Construction Outlook report. They will cover the key dynamics impacting the market, notable segments of growth and construction spending forecasts for the residential, nonresidential and non-building sectors. They’ll also touch on sectors such as healthcare, education and transportation, which are expected to grow steadily, and provide insights on how contractors can navigate these shifts to stay competitive in both growing and stabilizing sectors. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/ Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up Sign up for the Week in Roofing! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up Follow Us! https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rss #CustomerHastag #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry…

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 House and Senate majorities. They’ll also discuss the NRCA's goals in relation to the new political environment and which legislative priorities are most promising for progress in the next two years. Tax reform, especially the impending expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, will be another key topic, examining potential developments in tax policy. Duane and Deb will discuss the status of proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, explaining how tariffs work and their potential impact on the roofing industry. Finally, the duo will provide insights into how contractors can actively engage in these discussions and advocate for policies that support their business and industry priorities. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/ Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up Sign up for the Week in Roofing! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up Follow Us! https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rss #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry…

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 roofing industry. They examine the organization's findings from the past year, including notable trends in hail and wind damage, as well as the influence of climate change on extreme weather events. The conversation also touches on building codes, with a focus on whether the post-Hurricane Andrew standards in Dade County are still sufficient today. Additionally, the two discuss the Fortify System installations from the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) and the increasing adoption of these systems, along with RICOWI's valuable training opportunities for roofing professionals. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/ Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up Sign up for the Week in Roofing! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up Follow Us! https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rss #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry #SRSDistribution…

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 sector. Introduced to the industry by Reid Ribble, he is the leading expert in recruiting, retaining and training the next generation of roofing professionals. Join us for an exciting conversation about the future of labor in roofing. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/ Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up Sign up for the Week in Roofing! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up Follow Us! https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rss #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry…

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 success in an ever-evolving market. In addition, they explore the potential impact of proposed tariffs and how they might affect material costs and project timelines. Dr. Basu will also examine potential future bottlenecks in the supply chain, the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cuts and how contractors can leverage these changes. Tune in for insights and strategies to stay ahead in this dynamic industry. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/ Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up Sign up for the Week in Roofing! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up Follow Us! https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rss #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry…

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 when there is conflict and confusion on a national level, Renie talks about the rubber band effect of how people are tired of division and ready to work together, focusing on collaboration and respect. As a speaker at NWIR Days 2024, she brings new light and information about emotional intelligence and how contractors can grow their business through a healthy collaborative company culture. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/ Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up Sign up for the Week in Roofing! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up Follow Us! https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rss #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry…

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 presidential campaign and congressional races. Reid and Heidi focus on the issues most pertinent to contractors, including upcoming legislative challenges and their potential impacts while assessing how these factors might shape the future for contracting businesses. It is the perfect chance to hear what every person should be mindful of heading into the polls in November. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/ Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up Sign up for the Week in Roofing! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up Follow Us! https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rss #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry…

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 trends that are influencing the construction industry and discuss an interesting five-year view. Don’t miss this business-enhancing review that will help you know what to focus on for your business as well as how to prepare for the future. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw https://twitter.com/RoofCoffeeShop #RoofersCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry…

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 hire and promote. What do companies need to know about using AI now and how future hires are going to be using it? Tune in as Dr. Kumar helps us all understand this exciting tool and its many possibilities. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw https://twitter.com/RoofCoffeeShop #RoofersCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry…

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 long-term outlook for extreme weather and what CoreLogic is seeing in trends overall with construction, insurance and weather. Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up Follow Us! https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw https://twitter.com/RoofCoffeeShop #RoofersCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry #CoreLogic #SRS…

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 important factors that will be influencing it in the coming year. From inflation to global influence, Heidi and Gene cover the bases to help contractors be on the leading edge with their business. Learn more at: https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/contractor-outlook https://www.metalcoffeeshop.com/contractor-outlook https://www.coatingscoffeeshop.com/contractor-outlook #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #CoatingsCoffeeShop #ContractorOutlook…