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Mass Construction Show

MCS Rundown

Mar 5, 2024
Topics include transitioning to fossil fuel-free communities, challenges in the construction permitting process, streamlining project inspections, encouraging careers in architecture/engineering, preparations for St. Patrick's Day parade, and trends in home inspections/real estate market.
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  • Brookline pioneers in going fossil fuel free to promote all-electric pathways in construction.
  • Boston's new ISD Commissioner focuses on improving the broken permitting process for construction projects.

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Fossil Fuel Free Initiatives in Massachusetts

Brookline in Massachusetts has become the first community to go fossil fuel free, excluding gas, home heating fuel, propane, and coal in new structures and major renovations. Limitations on electrical usage are also part of the initiative to promote all-electric pathways.

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