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Hanley Wood LLC, founded in 1976 and based in Washington, D.C., is a privately held business-to-business (B2B) media and information company that serves clients across the residential housing and commercial construction sectors. The firm produces magazines, websites, and trade shows. It also collects and analyzes industry data. It provides clients with marketing services. The company also is a leading provider of home plans to customers across North America. Hanley Wood is known for its 'Builder' magazine, which has won recognition from the ASBPE. The firm also is known for its 'Residential Architect,' 'Architectural Lighting,' 'Remodeling,' 'Custom Home,' 'Eco-Structure' 'MetalMag,' and 'Product Spec Guide' titles. The firm produced its first CD-ROM product, 'The Guide to Building Products,' in 1994. Its first website, Builder Online, was launched in 1996. The company operates ebuild and several other websites. The online resources are accessed by over 750,000 building professionals and 1 million consumers. The firm's Exhibitions division was established in 2000. Hanley Wood acquired The Wells Group in 1995, Home Planners in 1996, and The Aberdeen Group in 1998. The firm also has acquired Dreamhomesource.com, The Meyers Group, and Feasinomics Incorporated. The company signed a licensing agreement with Hearth Magazines in 2000. Hanley Wood was sold to private equity firm Veronis, Suhler, Stevenson in 1999. Affiliates of JPMorgan Partners LLC acquired Hanley Wood in 2005. Hanley Wood was founded by Michael J. Hanley and Michael M. Wood. The company has won recognition from American Business Media.
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