Contractor Outlook

Contractor Outlook newscast features industry experts discussing important topics including: the economy, politics, weather, business and much more!

This newscast follows The Coffee Shops model of Read, Listen, Watch, allowing contractors to consume the content in their preferred format. Monthly episodes talk about what is happening in our industry and help contractors better forecast and plan for the success of their businesses.

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More

Contractor Outlook Newscast - Curtis McDonald

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 ... Read More

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 ... Read More