Articles by Tanja Kern

The Supreme Court's 6–3 ruling invalidates the broad emergency tariffs the Trump administration imposed on imports from nearly all trading partners. For wall and ceiling contractors, the decision removes one major cost pressure — but Section 232 duties on steel and aluminum stay in place, and any pricing relief is likely to arrive slowly.

The Ceiling and Interior Systems Construction Association (CISCA) will host its second annual Contractor Challenge during the CISCA Summit in Grapevine, Texas, on April 22, featuring blind installations, a product showcase, and defending champions from Las Vegas ready to compete.

Deal strengthens cladding presence amid industry consolidation.

In this “If Walls Could Talk” Episode, W&C’s Strategic Content Editor Tanja Kern speaks with Florida’s Attic Queen Founder Jessica Azarelo and how she’s redefining home performance and chasing a bigger mission as an independent insulation subcontractor.

While data centers and power projects are driving commercial demand, contractors say economic uncertainty and workforce shortages could affect residential and mixed-use construction in 2026, according to a new AGC and Sage survey.