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How AI is Shaping the Future of Construction
In this episode of Contractor Outlook™, Heidi J. Ellsworth talks with Denver Riggleman, co-founder and CEO of Hootl, about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the construction industry. With a unique background in military intelligence, government and tech entrepreneurship not to mention being a former congressman, Denver shares how Hootl is ...
Benefits of Leveraging AI in Your Business
In this Contractor Outlook™, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Kevin Fox of Foxwerx Group, a leading authority on artificial intelligence, to discuss the rapidly evolving role of AI in construction. Kevin shares insights on how builders and trade professionals are using artificial intelligence to streamline operations, boost conversions and ...
"This is Me"
In this Contractor Outlook™, Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Caitlin Burke to discuss her inspiring journey; she courageously shares her personal story of resilience, self-discovery and empowerment. As a recruiter for the construction industry, she shares how her personal journey helps inspire others to join the trades. Through ...
Navigating Legal Shifts in Roofing With Trent Cotney
In this episode of Contractor Outlook™, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Trent Cotney of Adams and Reese to explore the policy changes reshaping the contracting and roofing industries under the current presidential administration. With his wealth of experience in roofing and industry advocacy, Trent offers expert insights into evolving ...
Welcome to From the Ground Up - The Next Big Thing in Outdoor Living
Welcome to the premiere episode of From the Ground Up™, the official podcast of OutdoorCoffeeShop™, where we dig into the trends, tools and transformations shaping the outdoor living construction industry. In this kickoff episode, co-hosts Heidi J. Ellsworth and Karol Weyman share the story behind OutdoorCoffeeShop.com and how this digital ...
Roof Weight Safety
In this Contractor Outlook™ Newscast, we’re tackling a topic that’s critical to structural safety but often overlooked: roof weight. Heidi J. Ellsworth visits with Mark Graham of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) to discuss how roof weight is evaluated, why it matters, and what can go wrong when it’s ...
Heat, Hail, Wind and Water Safety
In this Contractor Outlook Newscast™, Heidi J. Ellsworth sits down with Alan Scott of Intertek to discuss the importance of heat, hail, wind and water safety. They explore the evolving intersection of resiliency, sustainability and smart construction. From understanding the real difference between code compliance and true resilience to educating ...
The Four Key Points of Success
In this Contractor Outlook™, Heidi J. Ellsworth is joined by Rocky Bleier, a former American professional football player, veteran of the United States Army and successful construction company owner. He shares the story of his impressive career, his military service and how he built a construction company from the ground ...
Codes and Standards
In this Contractor Outlook™, Heidi J. Ellsworth meets with Alex Chausovsky, director of analytics and consulting at the Bundy Group. He is a highly experienced market researcher and analyst with more than twenty years of expertise across subjects including economics, industrial manufacturing, automation, talent and workforce issues and advanced technology ...
Construction Outlook for 2025
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 ...
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