Education
The Housing Affordability Crisis: A Call to Action for Cape Cod Builders
The Housing Affordability Crisis: A Call to Action for Cape Cod Builders The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently released its 2025 Housing Affordability Pyramid, revealing a concerning trend: 76.4 million U.S. households—57% of the total—cannot afford a $300,000 home. With the median price of a new single-family home at $459,826, approximately 100.6 million…
Read MoreNew Energy Code in Effect
New Energy Code in Effect New energy code went into effect Feb 14th. Big Changes Coming to the Stretch & Specialized Energy Codes! The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has proposed updates to the Stretch and Specialized Energy Codes based on feedback from the past year and a half. Key changes for residential…
Read MoreMichael English House & Skilled Purpose Program
Michael English House & Skilled Purpose Program At the February Dinner Meeting, Vincent English introduced Skilled Purpose, a new nonprofit training program tackling Cape Cod’s skilled labor shortage. With 264 unfilled carpenter positions annually and no local training programs, the Michael English House, Inc. is bridging the gap with a 12-week carpentry program designed for…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Energy Code: What You Need to Know
Understanding the Energy Code: What You Need to Know Building codes constantly evolve, and staying compliant with the latest energy code is crucial for contractors, architects, and homeowners alike. These regulations ensure buildings are designed to be more energy-efficient, reducing waste and cutting costs in the long run. Understanding the current energy code can be…
Read MoreCE Credits
CE Credits CSL Continuing Education A qualifying licensee must provide proof of completion of required hours of continuing education per two-year license cycle in the appropriate category in which the licensee is licensed. Construction Supervisor License holders are required to complete the appropriate minimum number of continuing education hours each two year renewal cycle. The following…
Read MoreDid You Know February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month?
Did You Know February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month? DID YOU KNOW FEBRUARY IS CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) MONTH? This month is about promoting possible hands-on careers to the students, and the construction industry needs more people to join in! The best spokespersons for recruiting new talent to the residential construction industry…
Read MoreCSL Exams
CSL Exams CSL Exam Prep Classes Offered on Cape Cod HBRACC does not offer the CSL Exam Prep classes, but Cape Cod Community College and Upper Cape Technical High School do. Links: www.uppercapetech.cc/programs/Technical-Trade.html www.uppercapetech.cc
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