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Articles by Tanja Kern

2025 GAF Latinos in Roofing Event
Latinos in Roofing

Latino Contractors Power Roofing Industry Growth

GAF summit highlights culture, education, and family
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September 16, 2025
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Nearly 1,000 Latino contractors filled GAF’s Latinos in Roofing Summit in Atlanta, showcasing culture, family, and education as the foundation of industry growth.


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Economic Outlook

Economic Shifts Contractors Must Watch in 2025

NewEdge Wealth CIO outlines critical market impacts
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
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Tanja Kern
September 12, 2025
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At the 2025 GMS Expo, Cameron Dawson shared how banking stability, labor shortages, housing pressures, and politics will shape roofing contractors’ outlook this year.


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Los Principales Errores Fiscales que los Contratistas Deben Evitar
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Los Principales Errores Fiscales que los Contratistas Deben Evitar

Mezclar las finanzas personales y empresariales es la trampa fiscal más costosa para los contratistas, pero con los sistemas adecuados y la ayuda profesional, estos errores se pueden evitar.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
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Tanja Kern
September 8, 2025
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La temporada de impuestos puede ser la peor pesadilla de un contratista, pero no tiene por qué serlo. En un reciente podcast de Best of Success, Amparo Sancen, fundadora de Latinos en Roofing y directora ejecutiva de Sancen Contracting, compartió ideas clave sobre los errores fiscales más costosos que afectan a los contratistas—y cómo evitarlos.
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Top Tax Mistakes Contractors Must Avoid
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Top Tax Mistakes Contractors Must Avoid

Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
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Tanja Kern
September 8, 2025
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Tax season can be a contractor's worst nightmare, but it doesn't have to be. In a recent Best of Success podcast, Amparo Sancen, founder of Latinos en Roofing and CEO of Sancen Contracting, shared critical insights about the most costly tax mistakes plaguing contractors—and how to avoid them.
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Tecta America Enters New Mexico with J3 Systems Deal

Acquisition of J3 Systems marks Tecta America’s fourth deal of 2025, extending its national footprint and positioning the firm in New Mexico’s growing roofing market.
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September 8, 2025
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Tecta America acquires J3 Systems, its fourth deal of 2025, securing a strong entry into New Mexico’s commercial roofing market as expansion momentum continues.


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Best Practices

Subcontractor Owed $200K as Roofing Firm Faces Lawsuits

American Roofing & Siding’s collapse highlights payment risks as subcontractors struggle with slow pay and legal disputes.
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Tanja Kern
September 5, 2025
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A subcontractor walked away from American Roofing & Siding more than $200,000 short after commissions went unpaid. With the company’s license revoked and lawsuits piling up, his ordeal underscores a broader crisis: subcontractors often bear the brunt of slow payments, contract loopholes, and failing firms.



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Rule Watch

Trump Administration’s Labor Proposals Could Reshape Roofing Industry

From heat safety rules to contractor classification, new regulations may alter workforce management, liability, and operating costs for roofing contractors.
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September 4, 2025
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The Department of Labor has released nearly 150 regulatory proposals, with several carrying major implications for roofing contractors. Topping the list are federal heat safety standards, workforce classification changes, and expanded employer liability—all of which could significantly affect day-to-day operations and long-term business planning.


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Labor Survey

Labor Shortages Mount Under Tariffs, Immigration Crackdown

AGC/NCCER report cites labor shortages, delays, and rising costs, urging more training funds and lawful immigration pathways
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August 30, 2025
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A new industry survey finds 92% of construction firms face hiring challenges, leading to delays, higher costs, and renewed calls for workforce and immigration reforms.


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Skilled Trades

Home Depot Invests $10M in Youth Skilled Trades Training

Foundation pledges $10 million to expand skilled trades education, including a $1 million Boys & Girls Clubs pilot introducing youth to careers in construction.
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Tanja Kern
August 26, 2025
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The Home Depot Foundation is committing $10 million to expand skilled trades education, including a $1 million Boys & Girls Clubs pilot introducing youth to construction careers.


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Roofing Expo Offers Spanish Safety & Sales Training
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Roofing Expo Offers Spanish Safety & Sales Training

COO Juan Delgado discusses expanded educational offerings for Spanish-speaking contractors and workers at the upcoming Western Roofing Expo
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
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Tanja Kern
August 25, 2025
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COO Juan Delgado discusses expanded educational offerings for Spanish-speaking contractors and workers at the upcoming Western Roofing Expo
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