In an economy where housing demand meets supply constraints, fragmented industries often reward the consolidators. Building products distribution fits that profile perfectly: an $800 billion market filled with thousands of smaller players serving residential and commercial builders.
One billionaire has made a career out of spotting exactly these opportunities and scaling them into giants: Brad Jacobs, and his latest vehicle is QXO (QXO) . Smart investors will watch closely how he is rolling up the industry into a powerhouse.
