Articles by Tanja Kern

Latinos en Techado

S-5! Adquiere Firma Española de Ingeniería para atender la Creciente Demanda Europea

La compañía amplía su presencia con la adquisición de una nueva planta de manufactura en el norte de España

December 22, 2025

S-5! adquirió la firma española ESS Group Engineering Technical Center y abrió una nueva planta de manufactura en el norte de España, ahora operando como ES5. La expansión refuerza la ingeniería, la manufactura y la entrega regional de soluciones de fijación solar y retención de nieve en toda Europa.

Latinos en Techado

Las Redes Sociales Cuentan la Historia de Lideres Latinos Antes de Best of Success

Un día de conexión, crecimiento y propósito en la industria del techado

Tanja Kern

December 22, 2025

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Desde seguridad y liderazgo hasta marketing e innovación, contratistas latinos de techado se reunieron en Arlington, Texas, en una poderosa previa a la conferencia, capturada en redes y reels que reflejan impacto, comunidad y momentum.

Latinos en Techado

Líderes Latinos Marcan el Camino del Crecimiento en Best of Success

Líderes latinos del techado compartieron estrategias clave en seguridad, marketing, cultura y crecimiento empresarial.

Tanja Kern

December 18, 2025

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Líderes latinos del techado compartieron estrategias clave en seguridad, marketing, cultura y crecimiento empresarial.

Technology News

ServiceTitan Report Finds AI Rapidly Reshaping the Skilled Trades

First annual industry study shows contractors adopting AI to boost efficiency and performance

Tanja Kern

December 16, 2025

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A survey of more than 1,000 contractors reveals AI is already delivering measurable operational gains across the trades.

Crime Blotter

Roofing Scam Sting Results in Arrest, More Charges Pending

N.C. DOI and Farm Bureau investigators say suspect faked storm roof damage to support a $30,000 insurance claim; a second arrest is expected.

Tanja Kern

December 15, 2025

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A North Carolina roofing company employee has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after a state-led sting operation uncovered an alleged scheme to fake storm damage and file a fraudulent $30,000 insurance claim.

Tech Talk: AI is Reshaping Roofing Distribution

AI is rapidly accelerating how distributors are doing business, from sales leads to internal operations

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Tanja Kern

December 10, 2025

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The rapid development and adoption of AI in the roofing industry are drastically changing how companies operate. Learn how distributors are effectively using AI and why adopting it is essential to stay competitive.

Construction Data

Construction’s Split Signal: Big Builds, Soft Demand

Ten $1B-plus megaprojects drove a 21.1% starts jump, but building square footage and job openings fell.

Tanja Kern

December 9, 2025

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October’s construction starts posted headline growth, but the gains were concentrated in a small number of megaprojects. Outside of those high-value builds, activity softened, and the industry’s labor picture dimmed further as job openings and hiring indicators pointed to ongoing contraction heading into 2026.

2025 Residential Contractor of the Year: Infinity Exteriors

Josh Sparks and the Infinity Exteriors/Infinity Home Services team thread the needle between operational excellence and sophisticated sales

Tanja Kern

December 5, 2025

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Josh Sparks and the Infinity Exteriors/Infinity Home Services team thread the needle between operational excellence and sophisticated sales

Sustainability News

Partnerships Power Growth in Shingle Recycling

Contractors, manufacturers, and recyclers must align to unlock viable end markets and accelerate asphalt shingle reuse.

Tanja Kern

November 25, 2025

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At ARMA’s Roofing Recycling Forum, leaders emphasized that industry-wide collaboration—especially contractor engagement—is essential to growing recycling infrastructure and meeting sustainability goals.

Skilled Trades

Team Rubicon Graduates First Skilled-Trades Cohort

Veteran-led nonprofit marks milestone as its new Workforce Development Program trains workers in resilient, disaster-ready construction.

Tanja Kern

November 24, 2025

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Team Rubicon and the Home Builders Institute’s BuildStrong Academy have graduated the first class from a new tuition-free skilled-trades program designed to strengthen communities before and after disasters.