Off-Site Construction: Coordination of Fabrication and Building Site Inspections
Code officials discourage the use of off-site construction due to lack of familiarity with the process and how code compliance is verified. This fact sheet will provide information for code officials…
Graphic Checklist for Remote Virtual Inspections (RVI)
The International Code Council (ICC) is developing an RVI residential energy code inspection protocol, which they will be releasing as a checklist. The graphic below is designed to provide a…
Best Practices for Remote Virtual Inspections (RVI)
RVI allow jurisdictions to encourage and monitor off-site construction practices, which can, in turn, cut costs to homeowners, builders, and jurisdictions associated with on-site construction and…
Opportunities to Accelerate Grid Interactive Resources with BIL and IRA Funding
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to implement efficiency and electrification projects on a large scale. As these…
MA Updated Stretch Code & Municipal Opt-In Specialized Code FAQ
Questions and answers on the Massachusett's Updated Stretch Code & Municipal Opt-In Specialized Codes. This document defines both codes, explains their differences, and describes their…
Massachusetts Commercial Stretch Code Comparison
Massachusetts has consistently been a national leader in energy efficiency, especially in new construction. With buildings making up 40 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions in the United States…