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Tanja Kern

Tanja Kern

Tanja Kern is the senior strategic content editor of Roofing Contractor. She brings more than 20 years of experience covering the construction and design industries through print and digital platforms.

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Skilled Trades

Team Rubicon Graduates First Skilled-Trades Cohort

Veteran-led nonprofit marks milestone as its new Workforce Development Program trains workers in resilient, disaster-ready construction.
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Tanja Kern
November 24, 2025
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Team Rubicon and the Home Builders Institute’s BuildStrong Academy have graduated the first class from a new tuition-free skilled-trades program designed to strengthen communities before and after disasters.


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Private Equity

Private Equity Fallout Rocks Roofing; Pros Step In

When fast-growing finance failed, Minnesota roofers restored stability the traditional way.
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Tanja Kern
November 19, 2025
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Private-equity failures in home improvement leave customers stranded and crews jobless—a Minnesota contractor jumps in to stabilize the market.
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Economic Indicators

Nonresidential Construction Down Again Amid Weakness

Nonresidential construction spending contracted for the third time in the past four months in August and is now down 1.5% year over year
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November 17, 2025
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ABC reports a drop in construction spending in 10 of 16 categories, with data centers still performing strongly despite high costs and borrowing rates.


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Residential Construction

Summit Addresses Housing Crunch Challenges

Low unemployment, fewer permits and policy gridlock are squeezing residential roofing pros as leaders push for solutions at a national housing summit
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Tanja Kern
November 14, 2025
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With the nation facing a shortage of millions of homes and mortgage rates stubbornly high, builders, contractors and suppliers find themselves caught between soaring demand and an increasingly challenging economic environment. 


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Roof Rejuvenation

Eco Roof Sprays Promise Longer Life, Less Waste

New soy- and corn-based treatments aim to revive aging shingles for a fraction of replacement cost
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Tanja Kern
November 13, 2025
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As homeowners face five-figure roof replacement costs, a growing number of companies are marketing spray-on treatments that claim to restore aging asphalt shingles for a fraction of the price.


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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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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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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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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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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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