We Handle the Paperwork.
You Handle the Building.
Massachusetts construction law is some of the most complicated in the country. HIC contracts, workers' comp classifications, building code interpretations, variance applications — most contractors spend more time fighting paperwork than building.
We do this every day for our own projects. Now we offer these same services to General Contractors across Massachusetts — so you can focus on what you do best.
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Our Step-by-Step Compliance Process
Here is exactly what we do — the same process we use on our own projects, now available to you.
Step 1: HIC Contract Drafting
Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor Law (M.G.L. c. 142A)
Every residential contract in Massachusetts must comply with the Home Improvement Contractor (HIC) law. This means your contract must include specific mandatory language, a three-day right of rescission notice, and cannot exceed a 1/3 deposit of the total contract price. Missing any of these provisions can void your contract, cost you your license, and expose you to consumer protection claims. We draft and review your HIC contracts to make sure every required element is present and properly worded.
Step 2: Workers' Compensation Compliance
M.G.L. c. 152 — The Most Common Violation in Massachusetts Construction
Workers' compensation is the single most common compliance failure for Massachusetts contractors. Every employer must carry it. Independent subcontractors are only exempt if they pass a strict three-part test — and most don't. Misclassifying a worker as an independent contractor when they legally qualify as an employee can result in stop-work orders, fines, and personal liability. We help you submit proper certificates, evaluate subcontractor classifications, and stay protected.
Step 3: 780 CMR Building Code Interpretation
Massachusetts State Building Code, 10th Edition
The Massachusetts State Building Code (780 CMR, 10th Edition) is aligned with the 2021 International Building Code but includes dozens of state-specific amendments. For residential ADU work, the most complex areas involve ceiling height requirements, egress window sizing, sprinkler system mandates, and energy code compliance. We read the code so you don't have to — and we translate it into plain language that tells you exactly what your project needs to pass inspection.
Step 4: Variance Applications & BCAB Appeals
When the Building Official Says No — We Help You Fight Back
When a local building official denies your permit application, you have 45 days to file an appeal with the Massachusetts Building Code Appeals Board (BCAB). Most contractors don't know how to write a proper variance application or navigate the appeals process — and they lose cases they should win. We have experience drafting variance applications that clearly articulate the legal basis for relief, and we guide you through every step of the BCAB process.
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Whether you need cabinets, contract help, or code interpretation — call Julian directly.