Nantucket Builders Association (NBA)

NBA represents over 300 Island-based Licensed Tradesmen, as well as others involved in the local building services and supplier community. Our membership is a balanced representation of a typical design-build experience, such as: general contractors, architects, realtors, surveyors, excavators, carpenters, plumbers, HVAC specialists, electricians, insulators, fuel suppliers, insulators, as well as Town building officials and community leaders. The organization is overseen by a board of twelve directors.

We meet monthly as an organization to carry out the NBA's core objectives, such as providing an opportunity for industry education and networking with our colleagues. For nearly twenty years we have provided a Construction Supervisor Training program to help local contractors gain and retain their licenses. 
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In 2012, the NBA was approved by the BBRS of the MA Department of Public Safety to provide courses leading to Continuing Education Credits. Every year, we host 6-8 Continuing Education workshops, which span the core requirements of the Construction Supervisor License.

Since 2001, the NBA has provided scholarship support for Nantucket High School graduates who express a desire for college or vocational school education or  formal training to further their understanding and skills in the building industry. Scholarships have been applied to tuition & start-up tools. NBA also provides financial & technical support for Cyrus Pierce Middle School (CPS) & Nantucket High School(NHS) Wood Working & Construction Technology Programming.

EVENT CALENDAR

Past Courses & Presentations

  • February 13, 2019: "Builders Guide to 2019 Annual Town Meeting"
  • January 9, 2019: "Residential Energy Code"
  • December 19, 2018: "Shotcrete Pool Construction"
  • November 14, 2018 "Workers Comp and Workplace Safety"
  • October 10, 2018 "Up on the Roof: Asphalt Shingles"
  • June 13, 2018 "9th Ed. Building Code & MA Amendments" with Rob Anderson, Chief of Inspections
  • May 9, 2018 "Health & DPW Regulations: Sewer, Septic & Safety"
  • ​April 11, 2018 "Legal Issues: Contracts & Employment"
  • March 28, 2018 "Fire-Rated Assemblies for Wood Design"
  • February 14, 2018: "HDC Minisplit Guidelines and Energy Code Updates"
  • January 24, 2018 "Business Estate Planning"
  • December 14, 2017 "Suicide & Overdose Prevention in Construction"
  • November 8 2017, "Construction Risk Management"
  • October 11, 2017 "High Performance & Net Zero Construction"
  • May 11, 2017 "Managing Lead in Residential Construction"
  • April 13, 2017: "National Grid Updates"
  • March 15, 2017: "Residential Energy Code: HVAC & Indoor Air Quality"
  • February 8, 2017: "Code & Design Considerations: Residential Tall Walls" & "Code Compliant Exterior Systems"
  • January 12, 2017: "Alarm Safety & Code Requirements"
  • December 13, 2016: Window Energy Code & Installation Best Practices
  • November 9, 2016: OSHA Onsite Consultation Program
  • October 12, 2016: Code Updates with Steve Butler, Building Commissioner
  • May 11, 2016: Hot Topics in Labor and Employment Law
  • April 13, 2016: OSHA & Electrical Jobsite Safety
  • March 9, 2016: The Mass Save Residential New Construction Program
  • February 9, 2016: The IECC2015 (Changing Energy Code)
  • January 13, 2016: National Grid Electric Customer Fulfillment Process
  • December 9, 2015: Local Code & Compliance: Sewer & Septic Regulations
  • November 18, 2015; Local Code & Compliance: HDC Regulations
  • October 14, 2015: Local Code & Compliance: Inspector Roundtable
  • May 13, 2015: Electronic Control Systems: Wiring Requirements and Green Living Benefits
  • April 15, 2015: Mold & Water Damage: Risks, Diagnosis, and Mitigation
  • March 18, 2015: Impact of Substance Use on Workplace Safety
  • February 11, 2015: HVAC & Indoor Air Quality
  • January 14, 2015: Envelope and Building Science
  • December 12, 2014: The Changing Residential Energy Code 
  • November 12, 2014: Lead Safety CEU
  • October 16, 2014: Town of Nantucket & PLUS Updates
  • September 17 2014: Annual Family Lobster Bake
  • May 14, 2014: Basement & Crawlspace Moisture Control
  • April 9, 2014: Building for High Wind Resistance in Light Frame Wood Construction
  • February 9, 2014: Social Media for Contractors
  • January 8, 2014: OSHA & Workplace Safety

Announcements!

Members-Only Cookout with Free CEUs at
Marine Home Center!
Deck Design, Construction & Inspection 
THURSDAY, June-13th; 6-8pm
2 Credits: Building Code
Click to Pre-Register

Upcoming CEU Workshop:
Manufactured Buildings and the Hoisting Program 
Thursday, June-20th; 1-4pm
Nantucket Public Safety Facility
3 Credits: Building Code
Click to Learn More

The Office of Public Safety and Inspections is pleased to offer training on the Manufactured Buildings Program which will cover the requirements for building permit applications which will aid municipal building officials to administer the local permitting process. Hoisting is part of setting manufactured buildings so this training will also include aspects of the Commonwealth’s hoisting requirements.
We welcome the ​newest members to our Association!
Upstate Door
​Stowe Mountain Builders LLC
Cross Rip Building Company, Inc
​Barada Services
Chris Dalton
G Construction
Nantucket Golf Club
South Shore Gunite Pools & Spas
Ridgeline Custom Building
​Dayspring Carpentry
Michael Hennings
Empire Builders
​Alvarenga's Custom Carpentry
Sean Sullivan
Emeritus
Cobblestone Caretaking LLC. 
Jeff Schneider
The Dobbert Company

Free Firewood Program!

Builders, please consider sorting out your burnable wood
Making this wood available to provide heat:
  • Reduces the vast amount of waste entering our landfill
  • Reduces cost of waste disposal
  • Helps someone turn this ‘waste’ into heat
  • Reduces non-renewable energy use on island
  • Reduces the island’s overall carbon footprint

Banners to designate a ‘Free Firewood’ box or area on your job site are available at no cost by contacting Karen@reusexchange.com 
TOWN PROCUREMENT
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