Feature Article #1
BBRS to hold a Public Hearing re: Adoption of IECC 2012
The BBRS will be holding a public hearing on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 regarding the adoption of the International Energy Conservation Code 2012 (IECC 2012). The energy code adoption cycle in mandated under the Green Communities Act. Adoption has been targeted for July and will likely have a 6 month (or 12 month) concurrency period, [...]
Feature Article #2
Chapter 40B Regulatory Changes
DHCD has recently announced regulatory changes to Chapter 40B. The links below include a summary of proposed changes to the program and a redline version of the regulations showing specific draft amendments.
http://hbama.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/40B-Regs-Summary.pdf
http://hbama.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Amended-40B-Regs-4-30-12-00045739.pdf
Feature Article #3
Secretary Bialecki Proposes Zoning Reform to Promote Economic Growth
Secretary Bialecki, of the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development, has proposed zoning reform initiatives to the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government. A summary of these reform initiatives and the text of the proposed legislation is attached in the links below. HBAM continues to review these proposals and monitor their progress before [...]
Feature Article #4
CHAPA Announces New Executive Director, Brenda Clement
CHAPA is pleased to announce that we have hired Brenda Clement as our new Executive Director. Brenda is a nationally-recognized expert in affordable housing, with over 20 years of experience in the field. She is currently the Executive Director of the Housing Action Coalition of Rhode Island, a statewide advocacy organization, and former Executive Director [...]
Feature Article #5
HBAM Leads Opposition to Further Amendments to the Stretch Energy Code
Below you will find a letter to Mr. Brian Gale, chairman of the Board of Building Regulations and Standards regarding concerns about the 780 CMR, Appendix 115.AA, the Stretch Energy Code. Click here for the full letter.
About HBAM
The Home Builders Association of Massachusetts (HBAM) is a non-profit trade association consisting of over 2000 single and multi-family builders, developers, remodelers, suppliers and other allied professionals to the residential construction industry.
The Home Builders Association of Massachusetts Charter with the National Association of Home Builders goes back to 1959. Local Associations, chartered or affiliated with [...]
