526 Media Group Acquires ARCHITECT, Journal of Light Construction, and Portfolio of Leading Building Industry Titles from Zonda

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The acquired portfolio also includes ProSales, Professional Deck Builder, Remodeling, Public Works, Residential Architect, Concrete Construction, Replacement Contractor, Tools of the Trade, and a group of award programs and continuing education assets. Zonda will continue to own and operate Builder, the leading platform for new construction professionals.A Statement from 526 Media GroupGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“This is a defining moment for our industry,” said Patrick Adams, CEO of 526 Media Group. “For decades, the building materials and construction industry has been served by a fragmented media landscape — different brands serving different segments, with no single independent platform connecting the full industry. Today, that changes. By bringing together some of the most respected editorial franchises in architecture, construction, remodeling, and building products distribution with our existing portfolio, we are creating something the industry has not had before: a unified independent media and data platform that serves every professional, from the drafting table to the dealer counter to the job site.”“We are honored to be the stewards of these iconic brands. ARCHITECT, Journal of Light Construction, and the additional titles in this portfolio carry decades of trust and authority in the industry. Our commitment is to invest in them, modernize their digital and data capabilities, bring the inactive titles back to market, and ensure they continue serving their audiences with the depth and independence readers expect — while unlocking new value for the advertisers, sponsors, and partners who rely on us to reach them.”“ARCHITECT and JLC have long been influential voices in the architecture, design, and construction industries,” said Jeff Meyers, Chief Executive Officer of Zonda. “We are proud of the impact these brands and their talented teams have made over the years, and we are confident that they are well positioned to continue serving their readers, advertisers, and industry partners as part of 526 Media Group.”526 Media Group is the largest independent B2B media platform serving the professional building materials and construction industry, reaching hundreds of thousands of professionals every day through owned print titles, digital platforms, industry data intelligence products, and events.526 Media Group’s data intelligence portfolio, anchored by Red Book Lumber Data, provides the industry’s only and most credible sources of credit, sales, and industry data intelligence — trusted by lenders, suppliers, and dealers to underwrite tens of billions of dollars of commerce across the lumber and building materials channel. The upcoming Lumber Price Report module, launching in the coming months, will extend Red Book Lumber Data’s coverage to real-time and historical lumber pricing, giving the industry a single credible source for pricing intelligence for the first time.Following today’s acquisition, 526 Media Group owns fourteen publications reaching the full professional building trades — from timber and manufacturing, to lumber and building materials dealers, builders, architects, remodelers, deck builders, light commercial contractors, concrete professionals, code officials, and public works infrastructure.526 Media Group is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California. Learn more at www.526mediagroup.com.This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the strategic and operational impact of the transaction. Actual results and integration outcomes may vary.View source version on businesswire.com: Media ContactPatrick Adams, CEO526 Media Grouppadams@526mediagroup.com · (714) 486-2735 · www.526mediagroup.comThis advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.