Despite the recent slowdown in the housing market, M&A activity in the building products sector remained steady in Q1 2014 with 53 completed transactions involving target companies headquartered in the U.S. or Canada. Valuation multiples for the industry as a whole have trended upward over the last few years as housing starts, building permits, remodeling and repair activity, and other industry drivers have improved. For detail on market indices, public market performance and deal activity, read the report.