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Koopman 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…

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Todd 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,…

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Help 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…

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HBRACC 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…

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Bringing 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…

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5 Things to Know Before Creating Your Outdoor Kitchen

Kam Appliances

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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9th Annual Charter Cup Fishing Tournament Nets Nearly $500,000 for Local Charities

9th Annual Charter Cup Fishing Tournament Nets Nearly $500,000 for Local Charities The 9th Annual Charter Cup Fishing Tournament made a big splash this year, raising $490,000 for 22 local non-profits, with every dollar going directly to support participating charities. Since its launch in 2017, the tournament has raised more than $2.7 million for the…

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Massachusetts’ Virtual Public Listening Sessions on Integrated Energy Planning

Massachusetts’ Virtual Public Listening Sessions on Integrated Energy Planning Join Massachusetts’ Virtual Public Listening Sessions on Integrated Energy Planning Massachusetts’ electric and gas utilities—National Grid, Eversource, and Unitil—are inviting residents to participate in virtual public listening sessions to learn about and provide feedback on Integrated Energy Planning (IEP). What is IEP?IEP is a coordinated planning…

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IBS 2026

IBS 2026 February 17-19, 2026 Orlando, Florida   Hyatt Regency Orlando – 9801 International Drive which is the headquarters hotel and is across the street from the convention center.  20 rooms at a rate of $324 Rosen Centre Hotel –  9840 International Drive and is located next to the convention center. 30 rooms at a rate of $267 Registration for…

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Take Aim for Housing – HBRAMA

Take Aim for Housing – HBRAMA Tee Off for Fun at the HBRAMA Putt Shack Event – September 16 Mark your calendar for an evening of friendly competition, networking, and plenty of laughs! On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Massachusetts (HBRAMA) invites you…

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