Massachusetts General Contractor Continuing Education Requirements
Massachusetts general contractors must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as required by Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS), Office of Public Safety and Inspections.
Requirements differ by license class — 12 hours for 2 classes · 10 hours for Restricted Construction Supervisor (One- and Two-Family Dwellings) · 6 hours for Specialty Construction Supervisor.
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Requirements at a glance
What Massachusetts requires of general contractors
Set by Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS), Office of Public Safety and Inspections
- CE hours required
- 12 hours
- per renewal 2 years
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- License classes
- 3 requirement levels
- Exam to renew
- Not required
Find your license class
Massachusetts general contractors renew by license class
Massachusetts sets different hour requirements for different licenses. Pick the course built for yours.
- 2 license classes
12 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Unrestricted Construction Supervisor
- Continuing Education Online Training Limits
View courseMassachusetts General Contractors 12-Hour Continuing Education
$109.99 · 100% online · instant certificate
- 1 license class
10 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Restricted Construction Supervisor (One- and Two-Family Dwellings)
View courseMassachusetts General Contractors 10-Hour Continuing Education
$109.99 · 100% online · instant certificate
- 1 license class
6 hours
of board-approved CE every 2 years
- Specialty Construction Supervisor
View courseMassachusetts General Contractors 6-Hour Continuing Education
$79.99 · 100% online · instant certificate
Required subject matter
Topics Massachusetts general contractors must cover
Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS), Office of Public Safety and Inspections requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.
Code Reviewmin. 4 hours
Workplace Safetymin. 1 hour
Business Practices / Workers’ Compensationmin. 1 hour
Energymin. 1 hour
Lead Safe Practicesmin. 1 hour
Electives
How renewal works
From course to renewed license in Massachusetts
- Step 1
Pick the course for your license class
Each course above is planned to the 12 hours and topics Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS), Office of Public Safety and Inspections requires.
- Step 2
Complete it online, at your pace
Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.
- Step 3
Download your certificate instantly
Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.
- Step 4
Renew with the board
Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 2 years through the board.
General Contractors courses
All general contractors CE courses for Massachusetts
Massachusetts General Contractors 12-Hour Continuing Education
Continuing education for General Contractors in Massachusetts, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.
Massachusetts General Contractors 10-Hour Continuing Education
Continuing education for General Contractors in Massachusetts, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.
Massachusetts General Contractors 6-Hour Continuing Education
Continuing education for General Contractors in Massachusetts, built to the hours and topics the state board requires.
Renewing soon? Read the step-by-step guide: How to renew your Massachusetts general contractor license.
Questions Massachusetts general contractors ask
Frequently asked questions
- How many continuing education hours do Massachusetts general contractors need?
- Massachusetts general contractors must complete 12 hours of board-approved continuing education every 2 years, as set by Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS), Office of Public Safety and Inspections.
- Which license types have different CE requirements in Massachusetts?
- Requirements differ by license class in Massachusetts: 12 hours for Unrestricted Construction Supervisor, Continuing Education Online Training Limits; 10 hours for Restricted Construction Supervisor (One- and Two-Family Dwellings); 6 hours for Specialty Construction Supervisor.
- What topics are required for Massachusetts general contractors continuing education?
- Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS), Office of Public Safety and Inspections requires coverage of: Code Review (4 hours); Workplace Safety (1 hour); Business Practices / Workers’ Compensation (1 hour); Energy (1 hour); Lead Safe Practices (1 hour); Electives.
- Can Massachusetts general contractors complete continuing education online?
- Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Massachusetts requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.
Official Massachusetts general contractors licensing resources
- Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS), Office of Public Safety and Inspections
The Massachusetts board that licenses general contractors and sets the CE rule.
- Renewal and application portal
Where licensees renew and where CE completions are checked.
- The rule this page is based on
Primary source for the hours, cycle and topics listed above.
Requirements on this page come from Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS), Office of Public Safety and Inspections’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.
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