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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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The Home Depot acquires SRS Distribution
Earnings Report

Home Depot Q1 Sales Rise, Reaffirms 2026 Outlook

Home Depot reported higher first-quarter sales and reaffirmed its 2026 outlook as consumers continued spending on home improvement projects despite housing affordability pressures
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Tanja Kern
May 19, 2026
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Home Depot reported higher first-quarter sales and modest comparable sales growth as it reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 outlook amid ongoing housing market pressure.


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Art Unlimited Has a New Name

Art Unlimited Rebrands as A-Squared Marketing

The agency launches new AI-driven search optimization services designed to help contractors improve visibility, engagement and lead generation.
Jill Bloom is the Group Publisher of Building Enclosure, Roofing Contractor, and Walls & Ceilings.
Jill Bloom
Anna Anderson, CEO of Art Unlimited
Anna Anderson
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Tanja Kern
May 18, 2026
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A-Squared Marketing rebrands with expanded AI search optimization services aimed at helping contractors strengthen online visibility and customer engagement.


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Price Pressure

Roofing Contractors Shorten Pricing Windows Amid New Construction Cost Surge

Energy costs, tariffs on steel and imported materials drive historic cost escalation that already exceeds three years of prior increases combined
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Tanja Kern
May 13, 2026
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Construction input prices have risen more in four months than the previous three years combined, putting roofing contractors under mounting pressure.


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Brad Jacobs
Supply Evolution

10 Big Roofing Takeaways From Brad Jacobs’ QXO Investor Q&A

From private label roofing products to AI-powered logistics, QXO outlined an aggressive strategy to reshape building products distribution following its proposed TopBuild acquisition.
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Tanja Kern
May 12, 2026
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For roofing contractors, the message from QXO is unmistakable: distributors increasingly want to become logistics partners, technology providers and job-site problem solvers — not just material suppliers.



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Construction Climate

Data Centers Fuel Commercial Construction Hiring Gains in April

Nonresidential construction added 19,000 jobs in April as data center and power projects continued driving demand despite broader economic uncertainty
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Tanja Kern
May 11, 2026
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Commercial construction hiring remained strong in April, led by surging demand for data centers and infrastructure projects.


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JRC CEO Caleb Johnson
May 2026 Cover Story, Sponsored by QXO

JRC Inc.: Family Roots, National Reach

With "pickup trucks in the sky" and boots on every roof, JRC has built a 48-state commercial roofing empire on one unbreakable rule: never sub out quality.
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Tanja Kern
May 8, 2026
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With “pickup trucks in the sky” and boots on every roof, JRC has built a national commercial roofing operation on one unbreakable rule: never compromise on quality.


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Giving Back

Roofing Good Deeds: Uplifting Stories from Across the Industry (May 8, 2026)

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Tanja Kern
May 8, 2026
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Three Southeast roofing contractors. One common thread: putting community first. See how they're feeding kids, honoring teachers, and making a difference locally.


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Earnings Report

Owens Corning Q1 Roofing Sales Fall 14%

Company sees stable roofing demand
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Tanja Kern
May 6, 2026
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Owens Corning reported lower first-quarter roofing sales and earnings amid softer housing and remodeling activity but maintained its second-quarter outlook.


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Editor's Choice 2026
Editor's Choice 2026

Roofing Contractor’s Annual Editor’s Choice Awards

RC's Editor's Choice highlights the innovations contractors need to know
Art Aisner, Editor in Chief of Roofing Contractor
Art Aisner
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Tanja Kern
May 6, 2026
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RC's Editor's Choice highlights the innovations contractors need to know
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Earnings Report

TopBuild Q1 Sales Jump 17% as Commercial Demand Offsets Housing Slowdown

Residential soft, commercial demand steady
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Tanja Kern
May 5, 2026
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TopBuild’s Q1 results show commercial demand offsetting weak housing, as the company prepares to combine with QXO and expand its reach in roofing and building products.


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