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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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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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January 27, 2026
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New products, innovations earn the spotlight at IRE 2026.


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NWIR Abre Puertas para las Mujeres Hispanas en la Industria de Techos

Los esfuerzos de Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión (DEI) de National Women in Roofing empoderan a las profesionales hispanas y latinas a través de la mentoría, el alcance comunitario y nuevos caminos hacia el liderazgo.
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January 23, 2026
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Los esfuerzos de Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión (DEI) de National Women in Roofing empoderan a las profesionales hispanas y latinas a través de la mentoría, el alcance comunitario y nuevos caminos hacia el liderazgo.


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International Roofing Expo 2026

PHOTOS: International Roofing Expo 2026 in Las Vegas

Data-Driven Insights, Innovation, and Connections Set the Tone for IRE Day 1 in Las Vegas
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January 21, 2026
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The opening day set the tone for a busy week, with contractors, manufacturers, distributors, and service providers gathering to explore what’s new and what’s next for the roofing and exteriors market in 2026.


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IRE 2026

Roofing Leaders Size Up 2026 at IRE Keynote Panel

Industry experts break tradition to share data-driven insights, challenges, and cautious optimism shaping the roofing market in 2026
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January 20, 2026
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The International Roofing Expo opted for a different approach with a deep dive into RC’s exclusive survey data.
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International Roofing Expo 2026

PHOTOS: NWiR Day at IRE 2026

National Women in Roofing Day Unites and Elevates Women at the International Roofing Expo
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January 20, 2026
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National Women in Roofing (NWIR) marked a milestone at NWIR Days 2026, celebrating a decade of advocacy, collaboration, and empowerment that transformed the roofing industry landscape.


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Private Equity

QXO Prices $750M Stock Offering as M&A Focus Grows

Shares priced at $23.80; company also outlined preliminary Q4 results and expects to file its 2025 annual report Feb. 26
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January 19, 2026
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QXO priced a $750 million stock offering at $23.80 per share, adding to its dealmaking war chest while investors watch M&A and preliminary Q4 results.


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Construction Data

Construction Costs Rise Fastest Since Early 2023

New analyses from AGC and ABC show construction input prices surged in November, driven by tariff-impacted materials and energy costs.
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January 14, 2026
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Construction input prices jumped 0.4% to 0.6% in November, marking the fastest annual increase since January 2023. With aluminum, steel, and energy costs climbing amid tariffs, contractors are raising bids, passing on costs, and planning cautiously—even as some remain optimistic about margins next year.


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Contractor Profile

How a Cartoon Beaver Helped a 50-Year Roofing Company Find New Life

A Rhode Island contractor’s bold rebrand replaced patriotic trucks with a friendly mascot—and unlocked explosive growth.
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January 14, 2026
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When political perceptions began costing him leads, third-generation roofer Sean King made a risky decision: rebrand his family business around a smiling cartoon beaver. Eight months later, Busy Beaver Roofing is seeing record drive-by leads, stronger community engagement, and expansion into new markets.
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Mergers & Acquisitions

O’Hara’s Son Roofing Adds CP Rankin in Platform Expansion

Deal marks the third acquisition for OSR since Angeles Equity Partners investment and expands its East Coast footprint.
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January 13, 2026
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Commercial roofing contractor CP Rankin joins the O’Hara’s Son Roofing platform, strengthening service coverage from New England to the Southeast.


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