2026 Roofing Technology Special Section
July 2026 Product Focus: Technology
Roofing technology companies are introducing innovative solutions to boost efficiency, communication, and jobsite performance
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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.
Senior Strategic Content Editor
ARTICLES
Giving Back
Roofing Pros Rally for 25,000 Push-Ups to Support Veterans This July
Roofing pros, industry partners, and their friends and families are teaming up for a month-long challenge benefiting H3 Adventures
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2026 Roofing Technology Special Section
The Race to Own Roofing's Operating System
Whoever controls the contractor's workflow controls much more than just a subscription.
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Insurance Fraud
Massachusetts Roofing Owner Indicted in $585K Fraud Case
Payroll allegedly hidden from insurer
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Legal Watch
Texas High Court Tosses $4.3M Verdict in Roofer Fall Case
Texas Supreme Court says independent contractors cannot use a key exception to recover for injuries caused by open and obvious jobsite hazards
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Mergers & Acquisitions
QXO Closes TopBuild Acquisition, Expands Roofing Reach
Acquisition adds installation platform
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Disaster Response
Rescue Teams Race Against Time in Venezuela After Devastating Twin Earthquakes
Strategic Response Partners deploys additional personnel as death toll climbs past 1,450
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Workforce Development
How a Pre-Apprenticeship Pipeline Delivers Roofing Recruits
An Illinois native discovered union roofing through HIRE360's Climate Works program and launched a career with Roofers & Waterproofers Local No. 2.
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Storm Preparation
Florida Roof Inspections Gain Importance as Homeowners Focus on Hurricane Preparedness
Contractors say hurricanes, heavy rain and year-round sun are prompting homeowners to invest in inspections, repairs and storm preparedness
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Materiales de Construcción
El alza en los materiales de construcción continúa y se acerca al 10% anual
Los aumentos continúan afectando a la industria de la construcción.
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