Tanja Kern

2025 Young Guns

Roofing Reinvented

Young Gun Wendy Lucas

October 3, 2025

How Wendy Lucas turned an unexpected career pivot into a mission to transform client experience and inspire the next generation of roofing professionals.

Workplace Protection

Lawsuit Claims Roofer Forced Out After Sex Harassment

EEOC alleges Buffalo, N.Y., firm created intolerable conditions leading to worker resignation

Tanja Kern

October 3, 2025

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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission says a Buffalo, N.Y., roofing company violated federal law by ignoring harassment complaints, forcing a roofer to quit after months of abuse by his supervisor.

Consumer Trends

Women, Gen Z, and Affluent Drive Home Service Demand

New report with Synchrony and Visa highlights evolving homeowner expectations, digital payments, and opportunities for contractors

Tanja Kern

October 1, 2025

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ServiceTitan’s 2025 report shows shifting homeowner preferences, with women, Gen Z, and affluent households driving demand for convenience and trust.

Supplier News

GAF Roofing Academy Joins DoD SkillBridge Program

Accreditation creates a national pipeline connecting service members with roofing careers and strengthening the industry’s skilled workforce.

Tanja Kern

September 30, 2025

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GAF Roofing Academy earns DoD SkillBridge accreditation, opening career pathways for veterans while supplying the roofing industry with trained talent.

Giving Back

GAF, Skyline Team Up for Cedar City ER Roof Project

Locally made materials support Intermountain Cedar City Hospital’s new emergency department project

Tanja Kern

September 26, 2025

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With GAF materials and Skyline installation, Cedar City Hospital’s ER expansion gains a new roof to serve the community’s healthcare needs.

Technology News

ServiceTitan Doubles Down on Roofing Market at Pantheon 2025

Software giant expands specialized tools and partnerships for roofing contractors at Anaheim conference

Tanja Kern

September 23, 2025

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ServiceTitan used Pantheon 2025 to unveil a bold roofing expansion, promising to solve inefficiency with tech-driven tools, integrations, and smarter workflows.

Crime Blotter

Roofing Firm Owners Exposed in Minn. Wage Theft Case

Ramsey County prosecutors allege $250K theft, tax evasion

Tanja Kern

September 22, 2025

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Ramsey County prosecutors charged Bayvista, Inc., owners with $250K wage theft, insurance fraud, and tax evasion from a 2024 public housing roofing project.

Technology News

Contractors Get New AI Sidekick with ServiceTitan

New AI tools automate back-office tasks, empower field techs, and give contractors real-time insights to boost efficiency and profitability

Tanja Kern

September 18, 2025

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ServiceTitan launches Atlas, an AI-powered sidekick that automates workflows, empowers technicians, and delivers smarter insights for contractors.

Technology and Finance

How QXO is Using AI to Streamline Distribution

QXO CEO Brad Jacobs says Beacon’s $200M pricing leakage proves why AI-powered systems are key to rebuilding supply chain strength

Tanja Kern

September 17, 2025

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What looked like a $200M problem is becoming proof that tech-driven supply chains can redefine the building materials industry.

Bargain Block stars Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas pose together at an Owens Corning “Roof the Block” event, standing beside the Pink Panther mascot and event signage.

Roof Colors

Bargain Block Stars Share Roof Color Design Insights

Owens Corning hosts duo on shingles, style and impact

Tanja Kern

September 17, 2025

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Bargain Block’s Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas answer five key questions on roof color, offering contractors practical tips to guide homeowners with confidence.