The Contractor Coaching Partnership Blog

Contractor Coaching: Mark Paskell’s Blueprint for Builder Success

mark_pas@msn.com (Mark Paskell) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:57:08 GMT

Recently Contractor Staffing Source founder Paul Sanneman hosted me, Mark Paskell on a Podcast and then wrote a blog post about our conversation. Paul's summary of our Podcast is loaded with golden nuggets for Contractors, Builders, Remodelers and Trades. The post is long but loaded with great information for construction companies. Hope you enjoy it.

MA Stretch Energy Code Spreads Massive Confusion 4 Building Inspectors

mark_pas@msn.com (Mark Paskell) — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 04:55:04 GMT

The 2023 MA DOER Stretch Energy Code confusing contractors and building inspector, became effective on 1/1/2023 in the state of Massachusetts. This far-reaching code was sent to the Secretary of State on 12/9/2022 for publication in the register and in 3 weeks became the law of the land for 300 MA cities and towns. I am receiving dozens of calls a week from remodelers, builders and contractors on this new regulation. Unlike past codes there is no concurrency or phase in period. There is usually a 6 month or one year phase in.

Additions and Level 3 Alterations impacted by MA 2023 Stretch Code

mark_pas@msn.com (Mark Paskell) — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 03:15:15 GMT

The 2023 MA Stretch code significantly impacts the cost of additions, level 3 renovations and remodeling in Massachusetts. I am inundated with calls from my coaching clients and CSL students with questions about what is required and how to interpret numerous sections of this new stretch energy code. I will post often as I learn more about the changes. Please know that this is a very fluid development subject to change once regulators provide guidance.

MA BBRS; follow new Stretch Code + 2021 IECC + MA Amendments

mark_pas@msn.com (Mark Paskell) — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 21:08:26 GMT

Today, MA BBRS sent out a notice regarding the new Stretch Code with instruction to also follow the 2021 IECC and MA Amendments. This applies in Massachusetts stretch code cities and towns. The new code was developed by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, not the BBRS.

No more Contractor CSL License Cards from MA BBRS

mark_pas@msn.com (Mark Paskell) — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 03:19:39 GMT

The Massachusetts BBRS announced they will stop issuing CSL (Construction Supervisor License) licenses in their current format. This was reported on January 10th at the BBRS board meeting. The announced date is 2/1/2023.

Map of 2023 stretch code cities/towns in Massachusetts

mark_pas@msn.com (Mark Paskell) — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 13:17:52 GMT

The map of MA stretch code cities and towns includes 299 communities. We received several calls today from MA Construction Licensed Supervisors with questions about what towns will be enforcing the new 2021 MA DOER stretch code. One of the contractors has a project under contract but they did not apply for the permit before 1/1/2023. The contractor's project is in a stretch code community and the work is a level 3 renovation including new exterior siding. The 2021 stretch code triggered updates are not figured in the estimate. If the building inspector wants the updates included, it will cost thousands of dollars. This will lead to additional costs and change orders and possibly a touchy conversation with the customer.

MA DOER 2021 Stretch Code Effective 1/1/2023 without grace period

mark_pas@msn.com (Mark Paskell) — Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:32:10 GMT

The MA DOER 2021 stretch code (2021 IECC with MA amendments) is now effective in all stretch energy code towns. It is imperative to know there is no grace period or phase in with the new code changes. All residential buildings three stories or less and remodeling in stretch code towns are significantly impacted. This new regulation preempts the adoption of the Massachusetts 10th Edition Code (2021 IECC and MA Amendments) which is still under review by the BBRS.

Mandatory Home Energy Scorecard, Energy Audits Legislation in Mass

mark_pas@msn.com (Mark Paskell) — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 16:37:24 GMT

Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker (R) has filed legislation that will require energy audits and assessments as a prerequisite for selling a home in the state. This act will require homeowners to provide an energy scorecard showing the carbon footprint and energy rating of their home to buyers. The title of the bill is, An Act Relative to Consumer Access to Residential Energy Information,

New Mass Continuing Education Requirements for Constuction Supervisor Licensees

mark_pas@msn.com (Mark Paskell) — Sun, 07 Jan 2018 18:20:31 GMT

Construction Supervisor License holders in Massachusetts now have new requirements for continuing education to renew their license. Also the new building code effective 1/1/2018, is the Ninth Edition. License holders must now follow the 2015 IBC, IRC, IECC and the Massachusetts amendments. Below see the new CEU requirements for CSL's as listed on Mass.Gov.

Blizzard of 2018 hammers Mass homeowners; Get ready for insurance claims

mark_pas@msn.com (Mark Paskell) — Fri, 05 Jan 2018 01:23:03 GMT

They are calling the Blizzard of 2018, causing widespread damage in Massachusetts, a bomb cyclone. We are about to see an explosion of thousands of homeowners filing insurance claims for water damage, tree/branch/wind damage and flooding. Contractors, get ready for frantic calls from property owners to help them restore their property and provide an estimate for repairs for the insurance company. If you need help with this we have the Insurance Claim Workshop for remodelers and contractors on January 24th, 2018. We teach contractors the ins and outs of estimating and dealing with insurance repair work.