Articles by Tanja Kern

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

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

Casi 1,000 contratistas latinos llenaron la Cumbre Latinos en Techado de GAF en Atlanta, mostrando la cultura, la familia y la educación como la base del crecimiento de la industria.

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.

At the 2025 GMS Expo, Cameron Dawson shared how banking stability, labor shortages, housing pressures, and politics will shape roofing contractors’ outlook this year.

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.

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.

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.