What Concord Building & Design Center does

Concord Building & Design Center is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP since 2001) regional building materials distributor founded in 1946 and headquartered in Concord, Massachusetts. The company operates five operating divisions across 11 physical storefronts in eastern and central Massachusetts: Concord Lumber & Building Center (two lumberyards in Concord and Littleton), Concord Kitchen & Design Center (a 4,500 sq ft kitchen and bath design showroom in Acton), Concord Millwork & Design Center (a 65,000 sq ft custom architectural millwork fabrication facility in Littleton), and ColorWorks Paint & Decorating Centers (seven Benjamin Moore paint retail locations). The company sells across seven product categories - building materials, doors and windows, hardware, lumber, millwork, paints and sundries, and sheet goods - supplemented by specialty services including kitchen/bath design, custom millwork fabrication, door and window warranty service (Andersen, Marvin, Harvey, Therma-Tru), propane refills, free framing takeoffs and engineered beam calculations, and an integrated e-commerce platform with a customer quoting/pricing tool.

The company serves two primary customer segments: homeowners undertaking home improvement and renovation projects, and professional contractors, builders, and remodelers requiring reliable supply, volume pricing, and timely job-site delivery. Pricing is primarily quote-based for bulk and contractor orders, with delivery fees structured at $40-$60 for cash customers and $25 for account customers on orders under $1,500. The go-to-market is sales-led, combining physical showrooms staffed by experienced advisors with a dedicated 24-vehicle delivery fleet and an online catalog supporting account-based ordering.

Revenue is generated through retail and wholesale sales of lumber, hardware, building materials, millwork, paint, and sundry products, plus professional design services for kitchen and bath projects, custom millwork fabrication, warranty service work, and delivery fees. The business has grown through a combination of greenfield store openings (Littleton 1988, Acton kitchen showroom 1997) and acquisitions (Forester Moulding 2007, ColorWorks Paint 2017, Harmon's Paint 2019). Delivery coverage extends across eastern and central Massachusetts, Rhode Island, southern New Hampshire, southern Maine, and eastern Connecticut.

Name

Concord Building & Design Center

Legal name

Concord Building & Design Center

Website

https://concordbdc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Concord Building & Design Center is a 100% employee-owned regional building materials distributor founded in 1946, operating 11 storefronts across eastern and central Massachusetts across lumber, custom millwork, kitchen/bath design, and Benjamin Moore paint retail, serving homeowners and professional contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Retail and Distribution

NAICS

Home Centers (444110), Paint and Wallpaper Retailers (444120)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211), Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Materials & Lumber Distribution (CRAOAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Doors, Windows & Millwork Retail (Interior/Exterior Doors, Windows, Moulding) (CRAIAEAI), Stair Parts, Railings & Architectural Woodwork (HSAPAIAJ)

Keywords

• Building materials supply
• Lumber and hardware
• Kitchen and bath design
• Custom millwork fabrication
• Paint and decorating

Headquarters

HQ city

Littleton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Building Materials Sales: Retail and wholesale sales of lumber, hardware, building materials, millwork, paint and sundry products through storefronts and online catalog
2. Kitchen & Bath Design Services: Professional design services for kitchen and bath projects including design plans, field measurements, cabinet selection assistance, and installation scheduling
3. Delivery Services: Delivery fees for lumberyard and millwork orders, with fees ranging from $25-$60 depending on order value and customer type

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Concord Building & Design Center is a building materials supplier that operates five divisions—Concord Lumber & Building Center, Concord Kitchen & Design Center, Concord Millwork & Design Center, and ColorWorks Paint & Decorating Centers—offering lumber, building materials, hardware, doors and windows, custom millwork, paint, kitchen and bath design, and related services to both professional contractors and homeowners in eastern Massachusetts.

Product overview

Concord Building & Design Center is an employee-owned building materials supplier established in 1946, operating 11 storefronts across five divisions: Concord Lumber & Building Center (lumber, hardware, building materials), Concord Kitchen & Design Center (cabinetry, countertops), Concord Millwork & Design Center (custom mouldings and millwork), and ColorWorks Paint & Decorating Centers (paint and window treatments). The company serves residential construction and home improvement professionals and homeowners throughout eastern Massachusetts and surrounding states, offering both in-stock products across seven product categories (building materials, doors/windows, hardware, lumber, millwork, paints/sundries, sheet goods) and specialized services including custom millwork fabrication, kitchen/bath design, door and window warranty service, propane refills, and delivery. The portfolio includes multiple cabinet brands (Merillat, Schrock, Wolf), countertop materials (Cambria, Silestone, Caesarstone), and paint products (Benjamin Moore), representing a one-stop-shop for complete home construction and renovation projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ColorWorks Paint & Decorating Centers: Top Benjamin Moore retailer with 7 locations serving homeowners and professionals with paint services, color consulting, and window treatments.

Products and services

• Concord Lumber & Building Center Core building materials division offering framing materials, lumber, engineered I-joists and beams, cedar and asphalt roofing, siding, decking, windows, doors, plywood, trim, paint, hardware, power tools, and propane. Operates in Concord, MA and Littleton, MA locations, serving both professionals and homeowners.
• Concord Kitchen & Design Center Kitchen and bath design showroom offering cabinets, vanities, countertops, and professional design services. Features a 4,500 square-foot showroom with 20+ kitchen and bath displays in Acton, MA.
• Concord Millwork & Design Center Specialty mouldings and millwork division offering interior and exterior reproductions, entranceways, paneling, wainscoting, coffered ceilings, columns, pilasters, custom staircases, and in-house custom moulding fabrication. Located in Littleton, MA with a 65,000 sq ft facility.
• ColorWorks Paint & Decorating Centers Paint and decorating retail chain operating seven locations, offering Benjamin Moore paint, exterior and interior stains, spray equipment, wallpaper, window treatments, and power tools. Provides color consulting and design services.
• Door and Window Warranty Service Authorized warranty service for Andersen Windows & Doors, Marvin Door & Windows, Harvey Windows + Doors, and Therma-Tru Doors. Authorized Andersen Dealer Service Network member with factory-trained service personnel.
• Propane Refills
• Estimating/Engineering Services
• Delivery Services
• Kitchen and Bath Design Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivers to eastern and central Massachusetts, Rhode Island, southern New Hampshire, southern Maine, and eastern Connecticut
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NuvocoreTechnology or IntegrationNuvo is used for credit reviews and new customer applications, enabling quick and secure processing of customer credit applications through Concord BDC's account opening process.
• Andersen Windows & DoorscoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized warranty service provider as member of exclusive Andersen Dealer Service Network (DSN). Factory-trained service personnel perform warranty service on behalf of Andersen Windows & Doors.
• Forester Lumber and MouldingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired in 2007, later merged with Littleton Millwork to become Concord Millwork & Design Center. Now operates as in-house custom millwork fabrication facility.
• ColorWorks Paint & Decorating CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired in 2017 to expand paint and decorating offerings. Now operates seven ColorWorks locations.
• Harmon's Paint & WallpaperminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired in 2019 and integrated into ColorWorks Paint & Decorating Centers network.
• Benjamin MoorecoreTechnology or IntegrationTop Benjamin Moore retailer with dedicated paint specialists at seven ColorWorks locations. Full product line availability and color consulting services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Handy Home Center: Handy Home Center is a Massachusetts-based independent lumber and building materials retailer serving contractors and homeowners in the eastern Massachusetts market. Directly comparable to Concord BDC as a regional independent competitor with similar product breadth and customer base.
• Ring's End: Ring's End is a Connecticut/New England-based lumber, building materials, millwork, and design retailer operating multiple storefronts and a millwork shop. Closely comparable to Concord BDC in regional footprint, product mix (lumber, millwork, kitchen/bath), and customer base of contractors and homeowners.
• 84 Lumber: 84 Lumber operates a large network of company-owned lumber yards and dealer stores selling building materials, lumber, and millwork to professional contractors and DIY customers. Comparable to Concord BDC's lumber and building materials retail/wholesale model and professional contractor focus.
• BMC Stock Holdings: BMC Stock Holdings is one of the largest U.S. distributors of building materials to professional builders and contractors, with a strong presence in lumber, millwork, and structural components. Comparable to Concord BDC's professional builder supply model and millwork fabrication, though at much greater scale.
• L&W Supply: L&W Supply is a major wholesale distributor of building materials including drywall, ceiling systems, steel framing, and millwork to professional contractors. Comparable to Concord BDC's wholesale-style distribution model serving contractors and professional builders.
• Lansing Building Products: Lansing Building Products is a U.S. distributor of exterior building products (windows, doors, siding, millwork, roofing) to professional contractors and remodelers. Comparable to Concord BDC's contractor-focused distribution of millwork and door/window products in the New England market.
• National Lumber: National Lumber is a New England-based building materials dealer with multiple locations, offering lumber, millwork, kitchens, and paint to professional contractors and homeowners. Closely comparable to Concord BDC in geographic base, product mix, and customer segments.
• Quincy Lumber: Quincy Lumber is a Massachusetts-based independent lumber and building materials dealer serving professional contractors and homeowners. Comparable to Concord BDC in regional footprint, product mix, and target customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Home Depot: Home Depot is the largest U.S. home improvement retailer, offering lumber, building materials, paint, millwork, and kitchen/bath products across a national footprint. Comparable to Concord BDC as it competes in nearly every product category, but at vastly broader scale and without Concord BDC's service specialization and custom millwork.
• Sherwin-Williams: Sherwin-Williams is the largest U.S. paint retailer and manufacturer, with thousands of company-owned stores. Comparable to Concord BDC's ColorWorks Paint & Decorating Centers division as a top Benjamin Moore retailer, though at vastly broader scale and with proprietary paint brands.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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