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Expert Conversations
Get ready for the 2025 International PSP/Deck Expo
By Emma Peterson. This is the event of the season for pool, spa and outdoor living professionals. We’re about a month out from this year’s Pool Spa Patio Expo, co-located with Deck Expo (PSP/Deck Expo)! Hosted in partnership with the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), this show will ...
A new community for outdoor living professionals
By Dani Sheehan. Discover authentic conversations, valuable education and a thriving community that connects professionals shaping the outdoor spaces we enjoy every day. The outdoor living industry is growing, evolving and connecting like never before – and now there’s a podcast dedicated to exploring it all. From the Ground Up ...
Not just staying ahead of the curve, leading it
By Emma Peterson. Learn about what’s driving the rise of mergers and acquisitions in the modern roofing industry. Recently, the roofing industry has experienced a variety of game-changing mergers and acquisitions (M&A). A rise in consolidation to this scale hasn’t been seen since the 1990s and can seem unsettling ...
Leadership lessons from Rocky Bleier
By Dani Sheehan. Learn what it means to lead with grit, responsibility and vision – from the NFL to the jobsite. In a recent episode of the Contractor Outlook Newscast, Heidi J. Ellsworth sat down with Rocky Bleier, former American professional football player, decorated Vietnam veteran and successful construction company ...
Key opportunities in a slowing construction market
By Dani Sheehan. Understand how the economy is impacting the roofing and construction sectors to remain resilient through the end of the year. Looking ahead to the rest of 2025, the economic picture offers a mix of steady growth, shifting consumer sentiment and industry-specific slowdowns. Determined to understand how these changes will ...
Looking to the future of the industry
By Emma Peterson. Examine market growth and industry shifts with Paul Trombitas and the FMI 2025 North American Construction Outlook report. From new tariffs to changing immigration policies and more, 2025 has been an interesting year for the construction industry. To help you get a better understanding of what is going on ...
Addressing the challenges of talent acquisition
By Dani Sheehan. From rethinking recruitment to leveraging the right partnerships, Chris’s approach will help you take a step toward winning the war for talent in the roofing industry. Labor shortages are a pressing challenge across industries, and roofing is no exception. In a recent episode of our Contractor Outlook Newscast, workforce ...
New year, same economy
By Emma Peterson. Looking into the new year, learn what economic trends in the industry are predicted to last and what might be changing. As we move into the new year, there are a lot of fears and uncertainties about where 2025 might lead us. One of the most pressing ...
Dispelling the pesky little voices in our head
By Dani Sheehan. A roadmap to better leadership starts with dumping the HeadTrash. Learn how to silence self-doubt and build stronger teams in this intriguing newscast. In a recent Contractor Outlook Newscast episode, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Renie Cavallari, award-winning author and speaker about the mental health of today’s ...
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