Who's buying whom in building supply: the acquisitions and private-equity deals consolidating the industry, from $17B mega-mergers to single-branch roll-ups, plus AI's march into construction, the latest from Anthropic and OpenAI, and the macro and earnings behind it all.
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Read at Yahoo Finance →The deal will add Paramus Building Supply locations in Paramus and Bergenfield, NJ, strengthening Kuiken Brothers’ building materials distribution footprint in the Garden State.
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Read at Digital Trends on MSN →The US government wrote a letter in support of OpenAI’s argument that training AI on others' intellectual property is fair use.
Read at Wired →Builders FirstSource stock (ISIN US12189T1043) is trading close to its recent 52-week low as of September 1, 2026, with market data showing the shares around the mid-60 dollar range after an extended ...
Read at Ad Hoc News →Shares of Builders FirstSource Inc. BLDR slipped 5.44% to $62.79 Tuesday, on what proved to be an all-around dismal trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX falling 0.71% to ...
Read at MarketWatch →Researchers point to key distinctions between Anthropic and OpenAI's risks and those of their open-weight AI rivals.
Read at Insider →Under the partnership, Builders FirstSource is the solo lead on Digs’ $25.3 million Series A financing and has also entered into a five-year commercial agreement with Digs to accelerate product ...
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Read at CNET →The electrical supplies distributor promoted its veteran director of supplier relations from its Communications & Security Solutions unit to take the role.
Read at Modern Distribution Management →Builders FirstSource is upgraded to buy after a significant sell-off, with the current valuation reflecting fully discounted bad news. Read more on BLDR stock.
Read at Seeking Alpha →The chance to work with robotics, advanced software, autonomous vehicle systems and more could be the carrot attracting a new generation of construction workers.
Read at Forbes →He will advise the 2-year-old AI company as it refines its 3D code-compliant construction documents technology.
Read at Commercial Observer →The expansion involves millions of dollars of investment and new automated equipment. Fastenal is already the city's 12th largest employer.
Read at The Business Journals →Rexel (FR0010451203) stock continues to trade steadily as of August 27, 2026, with investors focusing on the companys most recently reported financial figures and balance sheet strength rather than ...
Read at Ad Hoc News →A city board has given its OK to a proposed industrial expansion in north High Point. The Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday unanimously approved a rezoning request from Fastenal ...
Read at Yahoo →PITTSBURGH, PA / ACCESS Newswire / August 26, 2026 / (NYSE:WCC) announced it has been named a Europe winner in the 2026 Blackbaud Impact Awards, earning the Silo Buster Award for its leadership in ...
Read at Yahoo Finance →Rexel stock is supported by solid second-quarter 2026 sales growth and a double-digit year-to-date gain, with recent market data showing the shares trading in the mid-30s euros and revenue momentum ...
Read at Ad Hoc News →QXO Inc ( ) has provided an update. On August 21, 2026, QXO Inc. appointed veteran industrial executive Ken West as president and chief operating officer, with his role effective ...
Read at The Globe and Mail →Residential construction pulled back in July as housing starts and completions declined from June levels, while building permits rebounded. The latest Census Bureau data suggests builders remained ...
Read at Mortgage News Daily →US housing starts fell in July, but higher permits suggest the construction slowdown may be temporary, per Oxford Economics.
Read at Yahoo Finance →Officials at the distribution giant were optimistic during an investor call, citing a strong U.S. non-residential market and growth in its U.S. residential business despite a sluggish overall ...
Read at Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News →U.S. housing starts fell 12.4 percent in July, according to new Census data, as builders grapple with high costs and weak affordability.
Read at Yahoo Finance →Housing starts fell sharply below expectations in July as home-builder sentiment remained muted.
Read at The Wall Street Journal on MSN →Disability:IN announced the recognition at their 2026 Global Conference & Expo in Dallas. Sonepar associates accept recognition Addie Rich and Amy Daigle of Sonepar Top Disability Inclusive Business ...
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Read at The Motley Fool →CHARLESTON, SC, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sonepar has identified 14 Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) posts across the country to receive free LED lighting upgrades as part of Sonepar’s Bright ...
Read at Business Insider →MCKINNEY, Texas and ATLANTA, May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SRS Distribution Inc., a subsidiary of The Home Depot, has completed the acquisition of Mingledorff's, LLC. Mingledorff's is a leading ...
Read at Nasdaq →Consolidation in the private-label manufacturing sector remains hot in 2026 with CK Snacks acquiring Keystone Food Products, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Neither company could be immediately ...
Read at FoodNavigator →The Home Depot has made two more moves in its effort to add to the products and services it offers Pro customers. The Home Depot expects the acquisition to close during the second quarter, subject to ...
Read at pymnts →Home Depot subsidiary SRS Distribution has agreed to acquire Mingledorff’s, a wholesale distributor of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, parts and supplies. The deal is ...
Read at Retail TouchPoints →Expands Distribution Offerings and Capabilities for Pro Customers, Increases The Home Depot's Total Addressable Market to $1.2 Trillion The Home Depot is building differentiated offerings and ...
Read at Nasdaq →Watsco remains the leading HVAC distributor with a debt-free balance sheet, a robust technology platform, and a strong market position. Q1'26 results showed stabilization, not recovery, as HVAC ...
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Read at MSN →The seller was Audax Private Equity Larry Stoddard serves as CEO of Colony Hardware White Cap operates over 500 branches across North America White Cap, which is backed by CD&R, has agreed to acquire ...
Read at PE Hub →Paris, France, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)-- Sonepar delivered record sales of $37.9 billion in 2025 and strengthened its profitability despite a challenging global economic environment.
Read at Yahoo Finance →Fastenal is a disciplined, innovative supply chain leader leveraging Fastenal Managed Inventory for sustained outperformance and market share gains. The fastener expansion project is delivering ...
Read at Seeking Alpha →Multiple joint ventures with Carrier Global have given Watsco exclusive distribution rights for equipment from the US’s largest OEM. Watsco has increased its dividend for 13 consecutive years. Its ...
Read at Seeking Alpha →A group of Senate Democrats introduced a bill to exempt home construction materials from tariffs, a move the National Association of Home Builders has pushed for. S. 3943 would automatically exempt a ...
Read at New York Post →WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced a bill to exclude homebuilding materials from Donald Trump’s tariffs that the senators say will help lower home ...
Read at Woodworking Network →PLYMOUTH, Minn., December 31, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Baldwin Supply, a leading Midwest distributor of power transmission, conveyor belt and other industrial supplies, is acquiring Construction & ...
Read at Yahoo Finance →Tariffs are having an impact on construction material prices, as overall construction input prices are 2.8% higher than a year ago, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S.
Read at Bdcnetwork.com →LANCASTER, Pa. — APR Supply Co., a fourth-generation, family-owned plumbing and HVAC distributor in its 103rd year of business, has entered the due diligence phase of its plans to acquire McArdle & ...
Read at ACHR News →Shares of equipment distributor Watsco (NYSE:WSO) jumped 3% in the afternoon session after the company announced a regular quarterly cash dividend of $3.00 per share, extending its streak of paying ...
Read at MSN →Lowe's is one of the most trusted retail chains of its kind, providing equipment, home solutions, and tools for DIY enthusiasts, as well as professionals. Now the company is strengthening its foothold ...
Read at MSN →IRL: Artificial intelligence companies’ insatiable desire for growth has been a boon to the U.S. construction industry, providing a badly needed jolt that has offset weakness in other areas. Sprawling ...
Read at Politico →Dublin, Oct. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Generative AI in Construction Market 2025-2029" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The generative AI in construction market is ...
Read at Yahoo Finance →CHICAGO, IL — The construction industry is rapidly warming to artificial intelligence, but meaningful integration of AI into everyday operations remains a work in progress, according to the 2025 ...
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