Northeast Construction Trades Workforce Coalition Hosts Sold-Out November Mixer at Rivers Casino
The Northeast Construction Trades Workforce Coalition, announced the success of its Membership Mixer held Wednesday, November 19, at Rivers Casino & Resort. The sold-out event brought together 350 attendees, including construction trade professionals, labor partners, school counselors and administrators, workforce development organizations, and other stakeholders committed to strengthening the region’s construction trades workforce pipeline. Mike […]
Benjamin Obdyke: VaporDry SA Roofing Underlayment Now Qualifies for Use as a Component of a FORTIFIED Home Roof System
Benjamin Obdyke, a leading supplier of high-performance building envelope products, is pleased to announce that its VaporDry SA roofing underlayment qualifies for use as a component of a FORTIFIED-eligible roof system. FORTIFIED Home is a nationally recognized building method developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) to promote resilient construction practices. […]
LP Building Solutions Unveils 2026 Color of the Year: Sand Dunes
LP Building Solutions (LP), a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, revealed Sand Dunes as its 2026 Color of the Year, marking the company’s inaugural Color of the Year selection. One of the LP SmartSide ExpertFinish colors, Sand Dunes is a warm, versatile neutral that complements a wide range of home styles and exteriors. Inspired by the soft glow of […]
Boise Cascade Reaches Agreement to Purchase Holden Humphrey
Boise Cascade Company (Boise Cascade) announced that it has reached an agreement to purchase Humphrey Company, Inc. (d/b/a Holden Humphrey), a leading two-step distributor of building materials located in Chicopee, Massachusetts, with approximately $145 million in revenue over the last 12 months. Founded in 1987, Holden Humphrey’s distribution facility serves lumber dealers and one-step distributors throughout New England, New York, and New Jersey. Holden Humphrey offers a […]
Weyerhaeuser Announces Appointment of Rick Beckwitt to Board of Directors
Weyerhaeuser Company announced the appointment of Richard “Rick” Beckwitt, former president, chief executive officer and director of Lennar Corporation, to the company’s board of directors. His appointment is effective immediately. “We are very pleased to welcome Rick to the Weyerhaeuser board of directors,” says Rick R. Holley, chairman of the board of directors. “Rick brings more […]
Arnold Lumber Announces Expansion With a Fifth Location in Attleboro, Massachusetts
Arnold Lumber Company is proud to announce a major milestone in its continued growth with the opening of its fifth location, an expansive new facility in Attleboro, Massachusetts. The 88,000-square-foot indoor space marks a significant step forward in the company’s long-term strategic expansion across New England. The new Attleboro location will offer the full range […]
Jackson Lumber & Millwork’s Michael Curran Named “Legend of the Industry”by the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Massachusetts
Jackson Lumber & Millwork is proud to announce that longtime team member Michael Curran has been named a Legend of the Industry by the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Massachusetts (HBRAMA). This prestigious honor recognizes Michael’s more than 44 years of leadership, dedication, and exceptional service to the building materials and remodeling industry. Michael began his career with Merrimack […]
NRLA Welcomes Back Regional Director Anne Cunic
The Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA) is pleased to announce that Anne Cunic, CAE has rejoined our team as Regional Director for the Eastern Building Materials Dealers Association (EBMDA) and the New Jersey Building Materials Dealers Association (NJBMDA), effective November 17, 2025. Anne is no stranger to the NRLA, having previously served as a Regional […]
ECi Launches Built-in E-commerce AI Agent for the Lumber Industry
ECi Software Solutions (ECi), a leader in AI powered cloud-based business management software and services, today announced the launch of its e-commerce AI Agent, a, built-in AI tool within the company’s e-commerce platform, EvolutionX, which also powers its Spruce eCommerce solution. The AI Agent combines intelligence, and real-time insights to help merchants make day-to-day work […]
Impact 180 Group Names Tom Rossetti VP & GM Business Strategy and Planning, to Help Lumber & Building Materials Businesses Drive Growth and Profitability
Impact 180 Group announced today that industry veteran, Tom Rossetti has joined the firm as Vice President & GM Strategy and Planning, to support lumber and building materials businesses in developing actionable strategies that optimize product programs, procurement, and supply chain operations to increase revenue and profitability. Tom Rossetti brings more than 40 years of […]