{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Building the Future: Economic and AI Insights","description":"In this episode of Roofing Road Trips\u00ae, Karen Edwards sits down with Kevin Hocevar and Larry Sullivan from ABC Supply to discuss the macroeconomic trends shaping today\u2019s construction and housing markets \u2014 and how artificial intelligence is transforming the way contractors do business. They offer a big picture  look at inflation, interest rates and housing demand while sharing ABC Supply\u2019s outlook for 2026. They dive into the growing influence of AI across the building materials industry, from inventory visibility and delivery tracking to reducing friction in daily contractor operations. Together, Kevin and Larry offer insights on how contractors can navigate shifting economic realities, embrace new technology and position themselves for success in the years ahead.  Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com! https:\/\/www.rooferscoffeeshop.com\/&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp;Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https:\/\/www.rooferscoffeeshop.com\/rcs-club-sign-up&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp;Sign up for the Week in Roofing! https:\/\/www.rooferscoffeeshop.com\/sign-up&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp;   Follow Us!&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rooferscoffeeshop\/&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/rooferscoffeeshop-com&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   https:\/\/x.com\/RoofCoffeeShop&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rooferscoffeeshop\/&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/rcscom\/&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@rooferscoffeeshop&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   https:\/\/www.rooferscoffeeshop.com\/rss&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;   &amp;nbsp;   #ABCSupply #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry&amp;nbsp;  ","author_name":"RoofersCoffeeShop","author_url":"https:\/\/www.rooferscoffeeshop.com\/podcasts","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39343605\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/196377465"}