Housing starts were up 11% in the first half of 2015 and were up slightly in July to the highest levels since October 2007. Household formations reached an all-time high in Q2 2015, which bodes well for construction activity. M&A activity in the building products and materials industry remains strong with 73 transactions completed in the first half of 2015. For more detail on housing trends, public market performance and deal activity, read the full report below.



Corporate Finance and Restructuring

M&A advisory, restructuring and insolvency, debt advisory, strategic alternatives, transaction diligence and independent financial opinions.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Advisory

Kroll’s investment banking practice has extensive experience in M&A deal strategy and structuring, capital raising, transaction advisory services and financial sponsor coverage.

Industrials Investment Banking

Industrials expertise for middle-market M&A transactions.


Financial Sponsors Group

Dedicated coverage and access to M&A deal-flow for financial sponsors.

Private Capital Markets – Debt Advisory

Kroll has extensive experience raising capital for middle-market companies to support a wide range of transactions.