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Home » Authors » Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern

Tanja Kern

Tanja Kern is the senior strategic content editor of Roofing Contractor. She brings more than 20 years of experience covering the construction and design industries through print and digital platforms.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

McElroy Metal Acquires Fabral

Deal reflects continued consolidation in metal roofing sector
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Tanja Kern
February 11, 2026
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Employee-owned manufacturer expands its footprint with the Fabral acquisition, while maintaining independent operations and leadership.


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Private Equity

QXO to Acquire Kodiak for $2.25 Billion

Cash-and-stock deal expected to close in Q2 2026.
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Tanja Kern
February 11, 2026
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QXO is acquiring Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25 billion, expanding into lumber, gypsum and construction supplies and potentially reshaping roofing distribution.



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Workforce Development

Roofing Industry Doubles Down on Education

New training centers, hands-on workshops, and bilingual programs underscore the industry’s push to elevate contractor expertise and workforce development.
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February 10, 2026
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Distributors and manufacturers in the roofing industry are investing heavily in cutting-edge contractor training. 


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Connect, Learn and Lead at IIBEC 2026
IIBEC 2026

Connect, Learn and Lead at IIBEC 2026

IIBEC EVP and CEO Brian Pallasch previews the 2026 International Building Enclosure Conference, from keynote storytelling and education sessions to scholarships and networking opportunities
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Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
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February 10, 2026
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IIBEC’s Convention & Trade Show is coming up March 12-15, in Sacramento, Calif. Recently, RC’s Group Publisher Jill Bloom sat down with IIBEC’s EVP and CEO Brian Pallasch to highlight what attendees can expect to see at this year’s show.


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Owens Corning Roofing President Nico Del Monaco interviewed at the Owens Corning booth at IRE 2026 in Las Vegas.
Scaling a Market Leader

Roofing Industry Q&A: Owens Corning’s Nico Del Monaco

Owens Corning Roofing President Nico Del Monaco outlines his first-year priorities and long-term strategy for sustained advantage.
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Tanja Kern
February 10, 2026
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Owens Corning Roofing President Nico Del Monaco outlines his first-year priorities and long-term strategy for sustained advantage.


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Latinos en Techado

SRS Para Latinos Reconoce a Líderes del Techado en los Premios Contractor Success 2026

Los premios, presentados durante la International Roofing Expo 2026, destacaron a contratistas latinos por su liderazgo, crecimiento empresarial e impacto en la industria del techado.
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February 9, 2026
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SRS Para Latinos celebró la excelencia latina en el techado durante IRE 2026 al reconocer a empresas y líderes que están impulsando el crecimiento, la innovación y el liderazgo dentro de la industria.


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Latinos en Techado

De Venezuela a Texas: El Ascenso de Level Up Roofing

Cómo Rafael Riera y Johana Ramos construyeron una próspera empresa de techado después de comenzar desde cero en un nuevo país.
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Tanja Kern
February 9, 2026
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Rafael Riera y Johana Ramos dejaron Venezuela en busca de seguridad y oportunidades. Sin experiencia en techado, lanzaron Level Up Roofing en Texas, una empresa que ahora crece rápidamente y se prepara para grandes proyectos comerciales en 2026.


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Mergers & Acquisitions

Royalty Roofing USA Acquires Michigan’s Division 7

Kalamazoo-based contractor strengthens Royalty’s Midwest reach
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Tanja Kern
February 6, 2026
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The acquisition supports Royalty Roofing USA’s national growth strategy, expanding its commercial roofing footprint across Michigan and the broader Midwest while integrating Division 7’s long-established regional presence.


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Winter Warnings

Contractor Scams Leave Roofers Repairing More Than Roofs

As winter damage drives emergency repairs, fraudulent contractors are eroding homeowner trust and creating costly downstream consequences for legitimate roofing professionals.
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February 5, 2026
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Winter storms bring a surge in roofing work—but also a rise in contractor fraud. As scams target desperate homeowners, reputable roofers are left rebuilding trust, managing fallout, and navigating growing regulatory pressure.


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IRE 2026

Roofing Suppliers Shine at IRE 2026

Roofing manufacturers and distributors show their hands on the IRE 2026 show floor in Las Vegas.
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Tanja Kern
January 27, 2026
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New products, innovations earn the spotlight at IRE 2026.


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February 18, 2026

2026 State of the Industry Report

This webinar is a must-attend for all roofing contractors who are looking to understand:

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March 31, 2026

The Number One Reason Roofers Lose Money on Insurance Jobs and How to Fix It

Insurance supplementing is one of the biggest profit leaks on insurance jobs, costing contractors time, money, and control. In this session, we’ll discuss how proper training and process alignment can help teams manage supplementing more effectively keeping key decisions in-house and profits where they belong.

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