Nantucket Builders Association

The 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 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 over 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 6-12 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.

Past Courses & Presentations

  • November 17, 2021 "Fully Adhered Building Envelope"
  • May 20, 2021: "Guide to 2021 Annual Town Meeting"
  • April 8, 2021: "Fall Protection and Prevention"
  • March 18, 2021: "2018 Energy Code Update"
  • February 18, 2021 "Contractor Insurance Policies" 
  • January 28, 2021 "Local Sewer Regulation Updates"
  • January 14, 2021 "Solar and Energy Storage Systems"
  • December 17, 2020 "Modern Door Construction for Coastal Environments
  • April 30, 2020 "CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Loans and Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness
  • March 11, 2020 "Builders Guide to the 2020 Annual Town Meeting"; Updates from Building Commissioner
  • February 12, 2020 "OSHA, Lead, and Spray Foam Safety"
  • January 8, 2020 "Smart Home Enclosures/ Passive House"
  • December 11, 2019: "Below-Grade Waterproofing"
  • November 13, 2019: "Coastal Doors"
  • October 22, 2019: "Window Installation Best Practices"
  • June 13, 2019: Spring Cookout at ​Marine Home Center/ "​Deck Design, Construction & Inspection" 
  • May 8, 2019: "Zero Net Energy & High Performance Construction"
  • April 10, 2019 "Flooring Supply & Installation Best Practices"
  • March 13, 2019: ""A Contractor's Checklist for Business Success"
  • 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

News & Updates

In-person Workshop:
Guide to the 2022
​Annual Town Meeting, with Steven Cohen!

Thursday, April 14th
6:00-8:00pm
DREAMLAND STUDIO

 CEU Credits: 
​ ​Code (1) and Elective (1)

Register Now!

2022 Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted!

The Nantucket Builders Association is now accepting scholarship applications to benefit Nantucket graduating seniors and alumni interested in pursuing a trade or career in the Building and Construction Industry.  Applications are due May 1st.
Click to Apply!
We welcome the ​newest members to our Association!
Art Carpentry Inc
Wise Construction Corp
Island Energy Services
​Justin M. Quinn Inc.
​Maddox Inc.
Kiril Stojanov
CH Painting & Maintenance Inc.
Hardwick Post and Beam
Fairfield County Millwork, Inc.
​Mainstay, Inc.
Mac Davis Flooring
​Yankee Construction
​M. Sweeney Construction
Stephen White
Clean Lines, Inc.
Steadman Caretaking
​Nolasco Construction
Joe Dunn
Von Kampen Waterproofing
Island Designs llc
Johnson Custom Builders
Nantucket Engineering & Survey
Patrick McCarthy
Isle Designs
Isle Tile
​Everett Builders & Property Management
Jay T McConnell Builders
Next Level Building Inc
Beacon Property Management
​Upstate Door

Frank Daily named as new President of the Nantucket Builders Association!

(June 26, 2021) The Board of Directors is proud to announce that Frank Daily has been elected as the NBA's new President.  He will be taking over the position from Vin Raimo, who dutifully served the association for many years with thoughtful leadership, measure, and clear focus. 

During the height of the pandemic, Frank's work with local leadership as a voice of our industry not only represented our Board and Association with thoughtful care and professionalism, but helped to bolster the entire local trade industry and their livelihoods

 We are proud of what we achieved together during this turbulent time with the support of Frank's meaningful contributions, and look forward to his new tenure as President!
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the
2021 NBA Scholarship Awards! 
Ruby Dupont
Northeastern University (Architecture)
$4,000

Gideon Holdgate
Mass College of Art (Furniture)
$4,000

Tyler Roethke*
University of Massachusetts
(Building, Construction & Technology)
$4,000
*Troy Towne Scholar ($1,000)

John Wilson*
University of Maryland 
(Architecture)
$4,000
*Troy Towne Scholar ($1,000)

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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