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Home » Authors » Tanja Kern

Articles by Tanja Kern

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Snow Siege

NYC Roofers Swamped After Back-to-Back Storms This Winter

Ice dams, emergency calls and nonstop snow removal push metro contractors into overdrive.
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Tanja Kern
February 26, 2026
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From Brooklyn to New Jersey, roofers report unprecedented demand for snow removal and ice dam remediation, turning routine winters into round-the-clock emergency response operations.




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Mergers & Acquisitions

Three Questions Emerging from the QXO-Kodiak Acquisition

QXO ended months of speculation by pulling off a $2.2 billion deal for Kodiak Building Products. Now what?
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
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Tanja Kern
February 24, 2026
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QXO’s $2.25 billion acquisition of Kodiak Building Partners drew a lot of reaction industry wide. Here's three questions to ponder.


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Building Tomorrow's Workforce with SkillsUSA
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Building Tomorrow's Workforce with SkillsUSA

State directors at IRE 2026 highlight how SkillsUSA is building the next generation of skilled trade professionals—from roofing to welding—and why contractors should take notice.
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Tanja Kern
February 23, 2026
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Looking for tomorrow’s workforce today? SkillsUSA leaders say the pipeline is already in place—and contractors just need to tap in.
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Trent Cotney
Latinos en Techado

¿Está ICE señalando a mi cuadrilla de techado?

Cotney comparte medidas prácticas que los empleadores pueden tomar para ayudar a las cuadrillas a proyectar una presencia profesional en la obra, conocer sus derechos y reducir el riesgo legal sin crear nuevas responsabilidades.
Trent Cotney, Attorney at Law
Trent Cotney
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
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Tanja Kern
February 23, 2026
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El experto en Legal Insights, Trent Cotney, analiza cómo manejar la percepción de que las cuadrillas están siendo señaladas en el trabajo por acciones de control migratorio.


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Tariffs

High Court Tariff Ruling Hits Roofing Supply Chain

The 6–3 ruling limits IEEPA-based import duties, potentially easing volatility for metal roofing, edge metal, fasteners and accessories—though price relief may lag.
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Tanja Kern
February 20, 2026
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Tariff rollback could steady roofing bids, but distributors must clear higher-cost inventory and officials may pursue new duties under other trade laws.


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Commercial Roofing

Commercial Roof Performance Under Intensifying Storm Pressure

Flashing failures, edge securement and aging systems are emerging as key vulnerabilities as insurers push for performance beyond code minimums.
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Tanja Kern
February 19, 2026
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Severe storms are exposing weak points in commercial roofs — and insurers are paying close attention.



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Amrize debuts on New York Stock Exchange
Manufacturer News

Amrize Sees Soft Roofing Demand, Eyes 2026 Rebound

Board OKs $1B share buyback
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Tanja Kern
February 18, 2026
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Amrize cited soft residential roofing and stronger commercial repair work, forecasting flat residential volumes and modest commercial growth in 2026.


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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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Tanja Kern
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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