

Concord Lumber Corporation Acquires ColorWorks Paint & Decorating
We are excited to share with you today that Concord Lumber Corporation has acquired ColorWorks, a local paint and decorating company with seven storefronts. Since 1946, Concord Lumber Corporation has been a company of residential construction experts, assisting our customers with their building material and home improvement needs. We have long since expanded from our flagship lumberyard in Concord, MA and with each new division our mission has remained the same: to partner w

What's in your toolbox?
DeWALT 20V 1/4" Impact Driver Kit Includes: DCF885 1/4" Impact Driver 20V MAX* Lithium Ion 1.5 Ah Battery Packs 30 Minute Fast Charger Belt Hook Kitbox Features: Compact (5.55" front to back) design fits into tight areas Lightweight (2.8 lbs) Three (3) LED lights with 20 second delay after trigger release, provide visibility without shadows One-handed loading 1/4" hex chuck accepts 1" bit tips Belt hook included for portability 1.5 amps per hour This product is stocked at bo


Safety Tips - On The Job Safety
It's the last week of National Safety Month! Please share the tips from the National Safety Council below with your employees and always keep safety first in mind! Smooth Moves Increase Worker Safety & Productivity Let supervisors know if you’re hurting Use anti-fatigue mats if standing for a long time Alternate repetitive and non-repetitive tasks Switch between manual and sedentary tasks Alternate using different muscle groups Increase breaks from repetitive work Become invo


Build America - CLC Assists with Training Event
Concord Lumber Corporation is proud to partner with Rob Robillard and Todd Fratzel of A Concord Carpenter and Tool Box Buzz, respectively, to assist with Build America's training event this weekend! The Ability Experience's Build America event is a six week program in which fraternity brothers from Pi Kappa Phi travel the country promoting and building accessible recreation for people with disabilities. Projects the Build America team undertake include accessible fishing pier


Holiday Hours - Happy 4th of July!
Concord Lumber and Littleton Lumber are open Monday, July 3rd, 2017. Forester Moulding & Millwork and The Kitchen Works are CLOSED. All divisions of Concord Lumber Corporation are CLOSED Tuesday, July 4th, 2017 for Independence Day! Have a fun and safe 4th of July!


Safety Tips - Stop Ticks
The tick population is experiencing a surge this spring - those who work outdoors in the northeast are at a high risk! The CDC recommends doing the following before going outdoors: Know where to expect ticks. Ticks live in moist and humid environments, particularly in or near wooded or grassy areas. You may come into contact with ticks during outdoor activities around your home or when walking through leaf litter or near shrubs. Products containing permethrin kill ticks. Perm


Industry Forecast - Lumber Pricing & Market Predictions
The dimensional lumber market has been settling over the last couple of weeks, with pricing maintaining a flat pace. Attributing to the flat market pricing is the current surplus of product, with lead times on most items 2 weeks or sooner. The exception to the product surplus is 2x4 and 2x6 studs, which are still in tight supply but I think we are getting closer to a stabilized market. Panel prices fell slightly this past week. A similar situation has presented itself in this


Safety Tips for the Summer Months
As the warm summer months approached please take a few moments to look over OSHA's fact sheet on protecting workers from the effect of heat. Learn about heat illnesses such as, heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heat rash. Identifying the signs and symptoms could save a life, as heat stroke is a medical emergency that could result in death! OSHA has also provided some prevention tips and best practices for you and your crew.


Concord Lumber Remodel - Update
We would like to thank you for being patient with us these last few weeks while our Concord Lumber location undergoes interior renovations. Our hardware supplier Emery-Waterhouse has almost completed working on our updated store layout, which allows for us to expand our product selection! Following the completion of the layout, the store will continue to make updates to our flooring, lighting and store signage. We are excited to share the end result with you and ask that you


Housing Market Report - With Bob Wiltse, William Raveis Real Estate
Housing Market Report (6/5/17).* Days-On-Market (DOM) & Days-to-Offer (DTO) Comparisons (for all single family homes sold within the last 6 months) Concord: All homes (26) priced up to $999,999: Avg. Sale: $756,587; Avg DOM: 64; Avg DTO: 40 Homes (18) priced $1M-$1.29M: Avg. Sale: $1,139,128; Avg DOM: 80; Avg DTO: 59 Homes (6) priced $1.3M-1.49M: Avg. Sale: $1,451,150; Avg DOM: 111; Avg DTO: 97 Homes (10) priced $1.5M-$1.99M: Avg. Sale: $1,783,715; Avg DOM: 140; Avg. DTO: 47