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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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Crime Blotter

Roofing Scam Sting Results in Arrest, More Charges Pending

N.C. DOI and Farm Bureau investigators say suspect faked storm roof damage to support a $30,000 insurance claim; a second arrest is expected.
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Tanja Kern
December 15, 2025
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A North Carolina roofing company employee has been arrested and charged with multiple felonies after a state-led sting operation uncovered an alleged scheme to fake storm damage and file a fraudulent $30,000 insurance claim.


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Tech Talk: AI is Reshaping Roofing Distribution

AI is rapidly accelerating how distributors are doing business, from sales leads to internal operations
Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro
Chris Gray
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Tanja Kern
December 10, 2025
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The rapid development and adoption of AI in the roofing industry are drastically changing how companies operate. Learn how distributors are effectively using AI and why adopting it is essential to stay competitive.


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Construction Data

Construction’s Split Signal: Big Builds, Soft Demand

Ten $1B-plus megaprojects drove a 21.1% starts jump, but building square footage and job openings fell.
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December 9, 2025
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October’s construction starts posted headline growth, but the gains were concentrated in a small number of megaprojects. Outside of those high-value builds, activity softened, and the industry’s labor picture dimmed further as job openings and hiring indicators pointed to ongoing contraction heading into 2026.



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Infinity Exteriors has experienced significant growth and remains the largest brand among Infinity Home Services’ 25 companies.
Sponsored by CertainTeed

2025 Residential Contractor of the Year: Infinity Exteriors

Josh Sparks and the Infinity Exteriors/Infinity Home Services team thread the needle between operational excellence and sophisticated sales
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Tanja Kern
December 5, 2025
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Josh Sparks and the Infinity Exteriors/Infinity Home Services team thread the needle between operational excellence and sophisticated sales
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Sustainability News

Partnerships Power Growth in Shingle Recycling

Contractors, manufacturers, and recyclers must align to unlock viable end markets and accelerate asphalt shingle reuse.
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Tanja Kern
November 25, 2025
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At ARMA’s Roofing Recycling Forum, leaders emphasized that industry-wide collaboration—especially contractor engagement—is essential to growing recycling infrastructure and meeting sustainability goals.


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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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Tanja Kern
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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