HW Media acquires The Builder’s Daily, expanding into the homebuilding vertical

DALLAS, TX — July 15, 2025 — HW Media, the parent company of HousingWire, has acquired The Builder’s Daily (TBD), the trusted editorial voice for the homebuilding industry. The acquisition marks a significant step in HW Media’s strategy to deliver market intelligence, editorial excellence and professional community across the entire housing ecosystem — from new home construction through real estate and mortgage, including title, valuation, secondary and servicing.

“As we look at the future of housing, new home construction plays a vital role in bringing inventory to the market and shaping the communities of tomorrow,” said Clayton Collins, CEO of HW Media. “John McManus is the most authoritative voice in the homebuilding sector — informing and educating generations of professionals on what excellence looks like and where the market is headed. I’m honored to work alongside John to serve the homebuilding audience and bring that expertise into the broader HousingWire ecosystem.”

As part of the acquisition, John McManus joins HW Media as Publisher of The Builder’s Daily and Vice President, Homebuilding. With decades of leadership and deep credibility in the industry, McManus will guide editorial and strategic growth across HW’s new homebuilding vertical.

“For four-plus years, The Builder’s Daily has resolved to be a place for homebuilding’s leaders to seek new solutions to housing’s hardest, chronic challenges,” said McManus. “The opportunity to work with the team at HW Media gives that resolve its best path to become a reality. I’m honored to be part of the team at one of real estate’s most trusted, authoritative, and dynamic organizations to continue to celebrate what homebuilders excel at, and challenge them where they can get better.”

TBD will continue to operate as an independent brand, now with the full backing of HW Media’s content, marketing, events and product teams. Readers and partners can expect an even richer experience in the months ahead — including enhanced editorial features, expanded event offerings, and new ways to connect with the people and insights shaping the future of homebuilding.

“We’ve long admired the editorial clarity and purpose that The Builder’s Daily brings to the homebuilding space,” said Diego Sanchez, President of HW Media. “This acquisition reflects our belief in the growing importance of new construction and our commitment to investing in content and experiences that serve professionals across the housing economy. I’m thrilled to collaborate with John, starting with TBD’s Focus on Excellence summit in late October.”

With this acquisition, HW Media strengthens its ability to deliver critical intelligence and vibrant community for professionals across housing — and takes another step toward uniting the industry’s most essential voices under one roof.

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About HW Media & HousingWire

HW Media is a media and information services company that provides unique data and research, respected business journalism and must-attend events for housing leaders to use to advance their understanding and business outcomes. Our vision is a world in which housing leaders have a complete view of the housing market, and a broad community of peers with whom they can connect. We are committed to delivering the data, analytics, media, and events that advance this vision.

Because housing is too important for narrow perspectives and missed connections. Informed housing leaders are better housing leaders. A connected housing industry is a better housing industry. And the full picture always reveals new opportunities.