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From the Incoming Board President: Todd Duffany
From the Incoming Board President: Todd Duffany Dear Friends, It is a true honor to step into the role of President of the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Cape Cod, Inc. I will officially be installed, along with our senior officers, at our Annual Meeting on Tuesday, December 16, at the Margaritaville Resort in Hyannis. While this is…
Read MoreFrom the Outgoing Board President: April Pond Ducott
From the Outgoing Board President: April Pond Ducott HBRACC Raises the Bar  A Year of Momentum, Partnership, and Purpose On Oct. 9th the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod (HBRACC) honored the region’s most exceptional builders, designers, and trade professionals at its seventh Building & Remodeling Industry of Cape Cod (BRICC) Awards,…
Read MoreEXCITING NEWS FROM ONE OF OUR MEMBERS
EXCITING NEWS FROM ONE OF OUR MEMBERS Pictured: Koopman Lumber executives Denise Brookhouse, CEO, and Dirk Koopman, President (new titles as of Jan. 1, 2026). Based in Whitinsville, Mass., Koopman Lumber operates 17 locations across Mass. and Conn. and was founded in 1939. The CEO transition reflects the company’s three generations of commitment to stability,…
Read MoreEnergy Code Policy in Barnstable & Orleans
Energy Code Policy in Barnstable & Orleans At the Special Town Meeting on November 17th, Orleans residents voted down the Specialized Energy Code. Builders in that town spoke at town meeting, educating the public about the challenges of the grid and technology. While the Barnstable Town Council recently voted to adopt the Stretch Energy Code…
Read MoreKoopman Lumber Announces Plans to Acquire Lyon & Billard, a Trusted Name in Connecticut’s Building Supply Market
Koopman Lumber Announces Plans to Acquire Lyon & Billard, a Trusted Name in Connecticut’s Building Supply Market WHITINSVILLE, Mass. (October 16, 2025) – Koopman Lumber, a third-generation, family-owned supplier of building materials with a growing presence in New England, is excited to announce its plans to acquire Lyon & Billard, a respected building materials supplier with more than…
Read MoreTodd and Lori LaBarge of LaBarge Homes announce the opening of a new satellite office in Provincetown, Massachusetts
Todd and Lori LaBarge of LaBarge Homes announce the opening of a new satellite office in Provincetown, Massachusetts Provincetown, MA – November 5, 2025 – Todd and Lori LaBarge, founders and principals of LaBarge Homes, a custom building company, have announced the opening of a new Provincetown satellite office. The new location at 237 Commercial Street,…
Read MoreHelp Rebuild Jamaica
Help Rebuild Jamaica Have friends and colleagues here on the Cape with family in Jamaica and want to give back? Here are a few resources: NAHB’s partner organization that specializes in rebuilding, World Vision is a large international NGO focused on distributing building materials and is currently responding to the impacts of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. They…
Read MoreHBRACC Member Spotlight: Robert Kaner Interior Design Featured in The Wall Street Journal
HBRACC Member Spotlight: Robert Kaner Interior Design Featured in The Wall Street Journal We’re thrilled to celebrate one of our talented HBRACC members — and recent BRICC Award winner — Robert Kaner of Robert Kaner Interior Design, whose exceptional work was recently featured in The Wall Street Journal. The article highlights the stunning transformation of…
Read MoreBringing Back the Starter Home: What Massachusetts’ New Chapter 40Y Law Means for Cape Cod Builders and Homeowners
Bringing Back the Starter Home: What Massachusetts’ New Chapter 40Y Law Means for Cape Cod Builders and Homeowners For years, the Cape Cod housing market has been facing a growing challenge — there simply aren’t enough attainable homes for local families, young professionals, and retirees who want to stay here. Home prices have surged, available…
Read More5 Things to Know Before Creating Your Outdoor Kitchen
5 Things to Know Before Creating Your Outdoor Kitchen (or Lifestyle Space) Op-Ed – Author: Erin Cox of KAM Appliances ecox@kamonline.com Whether you’re designing a full outdoor kitchen, a simple grilling zone, or a multi-functional backyard space, the best results come from smart planning. Here are five things to keep in mind as you get…
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