Distribution Growth Outpacing Materials So Far This Year

A new analysis of public companies in the building trade shows those that distribute have had the best results for the first half of 2026. In a difficult year for the building materials sector, the study by the consulting company Principia shows that public companies that handle distribution grew their 2026 year-to-date revenues 12.4 percent […]

Tariff-exclusion Bill for Building Materials Progresses

New legislation that would eliminate tariffs on many building materials is working its way through Congress. Introduced by California Rep. Nanette Díaz Barragán, the Housing Tariff Exclusion Act (H.R. 10416) is aimed at lowering housing costs by establishing a tariff exemption process for key building materials. It was referred to the House Committee on Ways […]

In Big Acquisition, QXO Buying Beacon Roofing Supply

In what’s being called an $11 billion deal, the purchase will create a new powerhouse in the building sector. For QXO it’s the latest acquisition as it continues to build out its business in the trade and there are more to come the company says. “Acquiring Beacon is a key milestone in our plan to create […]