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Tanja Kern

Tanja Kern

Tanja Kern covers economic trends and the intersection of architecture, design, and construction for Roofing Contractor, with an emphasis on the forces reshaping the industry. She develops and amplifies content that connects roofing professionals with the intelligence they need to compete and grow.

With more than 20 years of experience, Tanja has written for national business, consumer and trade publications. She holds a Master of Science in magazine publishing from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

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Zuper Glass
Noticias de Tecnología

Gafas inteligentes con IA agilizan inspecciones

Nuevas gafas inteligentes incorporan captura de datos por voz y actualizaciones de trabajos en tiempo real para el techado y otros oficios especializados.
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Tanja Kern
November 12, 2025
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Nuevas gafas inteligentes incorporan captura de datos por voz y actualizaciones de trabajos en tiempo real para el techado y otros oficios especializados.


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Zuper Glass
Technology News

Can AI Smart Glasses Make Roof Inspections Safer, Faster?

New smart glasses brings voice-controlled data capture and real-time job updates to roofing and other skilled trades
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Tanja Kern
November 12, 2025
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A new AI-enabled smart eyewear system lets field technicians document work, run checklists, and share job updates using voice commands.


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Cenvar Roofing projects
Giving Back

Cenvar Roofing Builds Hope for Veterans Year-Round

Cenvar Roofing and Solar donates over $200,000 annually through employee-driven giving program
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Tanja Kern
November 11, 2025
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Cenvar Roofing and Solar proves that supporting veterans isn’t just a seasonal gesture; it’s a daily mission.


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Quarterly Earnings

TopBuild Lifts 2025 Outlook After Solid Q3, $1.2B Deals

Strong acquisition activity and growth in commercial and industrial markets bolster TopBuild’s non-cyclical revenue mix despite residential slowdown
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November 5, 2025
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TopBuild Corp. reported third-quarter 2025 sales of $1.4 billion, in line with expectations, and raised its full-year outlook following a series of major acquisitions totaling $1.2 billion in annual revenue.



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Economic Indicators

Reroofing Demand Cools Across North America in Q3 2025

Even as reroofing contractors report mixed momentum, new remodeling research shows homeowners still rank new roofs among the most rewarding investments of 2025
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Tanja Kern
November 3, 2025
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New industry research shows cooling reroofing demand across North America, but steady installation activity and long-term growth prospects. 


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Construction Employment

The Best U.S. Cities for Construction Workers in 2025

As construction investment climbs and job growth accelerates, three fast-growing cities are setting the pace for America’s building boom.
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Tanja Kern
November 3, 2025
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As U.S. construction spending climbs toward $2.23 trillion, a new analysis by Astrak reveals the best places for construction professionals to live and work in 2025.


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Economic Outlook

Economist Warns: U.S. Growth Needs Bold Action

At METALCON 2025, economist Alex Chausovsky warned U.S. leaders to embrace complexity and defend economic dominance.
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Tanja Kern
October 30, 2025
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Economist Alex Chausovsky of The Bundy Group took the keynote stage at METALCON 2025 with a clear message: America’s economy is strong, but complacency is its biggest risk.
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Skilled Trades

DOL Awards $86M for Skilled Trades Training

Grants to 14 states aim to boost U.S. construction, manufacturing, distribution, and workforce innovation through industry-led training initiatives
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October 29, 2025
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The U.S. Department of Labor is investing $86 million in workforce training across 14 states to strengthen domestic industries and prepare workers for high-demand trades.



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Can Gen Z Save the Skilled Trades?

Roofing’s Future: Attracting Gen Z to the Trades

Part 2 of a 2-part series
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Tanja Kern
October 24, 2025
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Gen Z could be the key to solving the skilled labor crisis. In part two of our series, discover how roofing leaders are reinventing recruitment with purpose, pay, and future-proof careers.
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Latinos en Roofing

Taller en Florida destaca el liderazgo latino

Latinos En Roofing promueve comunidad y desarrollo profesional
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Tanja Kern
October 24, 2025
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La sesión en Longwood, Fla., incluyó paneles de liderazgo y presentaciones de patrocinadores mientras Latinos En Roofing ampliaba su alcance, ofreciendo capacitación y redes de apoyo para profesionales latinos en la industria del techado.


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