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

Transaction establishes 526 Media Group as the largest B2B media platform serving the North American building materials and construction industry

COSTA MESA, Calif. — 526 Media Group, the leading independent B2B media company serving the lumber, building materials, and construction industry, today announced the acquisition of ARCHITECT, Journal of Light Construction, and a portfolio of additional titles from Zonda.

ARCHITECT is a premier platform for architecture and design professionals, while Journal of Light Construction is a trusted resource for professional residential builders and remodelers. 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.

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“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.