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 […]

Gibraltar Buys OmniMax in Big Roofing Supplier Deal

Another merger has hit the building trade with this $1.335 billion acquisition creating a new powerhouse in the residential roofing sector. Gibraltar paid just over $1.3 billion for OmniMax International, which had been owned by Strategic Value Partners and its affiliates. OmniMax operates 16 manufacturing facilities around the country and is projected to have adjusted […]

The Top 10 States Searching for Home Improvement Projects

The new housing market may be slower but existing homeowners are doing extensive Google searches for home improvements and renovations, according to a new study. Can you guess which states lead the country? As often happens when the housing market slows down, the market for home improvement projects increases and new data compiled by Constructor […]