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Articles by Tanja Kern

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Oficios Especializados

Departamento de Trabajo Anuncia un Fondo de Capacitación de $30 Millones para los Oficios Especializados

El programa de subvenciones prioriza los oficios especializados, la construcción naval y el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral en la manufactura avanzada
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Tanja Kern
August 7, 2025
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El Departamento de Trabajo anuncia $30 millones en subvenciones para que las agencias estatales se asocien con empleadores en programas de capacitación en oficios, construcción naval e industrias emergentes.



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Skilled Trades

Labor Department Announces $30M Skills Training Fund for Trades

Grant program prioritizes skilled trades, shipbuilding, and advanced manufacturing workforce development
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Tanja Kern
August 7, 2025
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The Department of Labor announces $30 million in grants for state agencies to partner with employers on skills training in trades, shipbuilding, and emerging industries.


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Quarterly Earnings

Owens Corning Hits 20th Straight Quarter of 20%+ Margins

Company achieves 20th consecutive quarter of 20%+ EBITDA margins
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August 6, 2025
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Owens Corning delivered robust second-quarter results with earnings per share surging 34% and revenue growth of 10%, demonstrating the building products leader's resilience in challenging market conditions.


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Quarterly Earnings

TopBuild Margins Hold Strong Despite Market Slowdown

Installation segment declines 8.3% while Specialty Distribution grows
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August 5, 2025
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  • TopBuild's Q2 shows residential weakness offset by commercial strength, while the Progressive acquisition boosts full-year guidance.


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    News Analysis

    Construction Surge Doesn't Boost Roofing Demand

    Despite Dodge data showing $1.33 trillion in construction starts, roofing industry faces declining shipments and cautious distributor sentiment
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    August 4, 2025
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    Construction projects are starting at the fastest pace in months, but roofing suppliers report a demand drop, and distributors are destocking inventory.


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    2025 Top 100 Spotlights

    Companies share what they did to earn a spot on this year’s list
    Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
    Chris Gray
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    August 4, 2025
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    RC highlights on some of the standout contractors, both new and repeat entrants, from the Top 100 list to show how others can duplicate their success.
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    Dear Anna: Is AI Critical for Contractor Survival?
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    Dear Anna: AI: Its Power, Potential and How to Begin

    Early AI adopters gain massive edge as construction industry undergoes digital transformation
    Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited
    Anna Anderson
    Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
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    July 30, 2025
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    AI executives Anna Anderson and Josey Parks warn that roofing contractors must adopt AI now or risk obsolescence as tech-enabled companies dominate the construction industry.
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    Manufacturer News

    U.S. Asphalt Roofing Shipments Decline as Canada Experiences 24% Growth

    The data suggests ongoing challenges in the U.S. construction and renovation markets
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    Tanja Kern
    Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
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    July 24, 2025
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    U.S. asphalt shingle shipments fell 4.3% in Q2 2025 while Canada surged 24% year-to-date, revealing divergent North American roofing markets amid construction challenges.


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    Technology News

    A New Houzz Report Says AI Can Save Construction Pros $170K

    AI innovation in construction and design creates a competitive advantage for pros who adopt it.
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    July 22, 2025
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    With more than 90% of construction professionals using AI without formal training, the industry's skills gap may soon separate the competitive winners from those left behind as the technology becomes increasingly sophisticated.



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