Construction / Contractor Continuing Education / Massachusetts
- Massachusetts
- Contractor CE
- Unrestricted, Restricted & Specialty CSL
- Updated Oct 2026
Massachusetts Contractor Continuing Education: Hours, Deadline and Approved Courses
Massachusetts construction supervisors need 12 hours (Unrestricted), 10 hours (Restricted) or 6 hours (Specialty) of CE in each two-year renewal cycle, finished before their license expires.
Last updated October 28, 2026 from Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards requirements
Hours per cycle
6–12 hrs
12 Unrestricted, 10 Restricted, 6 Specialty
Cycle
2 years
First license runs 3 years; renewals run 2 years
Deadline
Your license expiration date
The expiration date printed on your license
Online allowed?
Up to 6 hrs
The rest must be in-person classroom training
Who needs CE
Who needs continuing education for a Massachusetts construction supervisor license?
Every Massachusetts construction supervisor license holder needs CE before each renewal. The hours depend on your license class. Renewal is handled by the state through the Board of Building Regulations and Standards and the Office of Public Safety and Inspections, not your town.
CE applies to
- Unrestricted Construction Supervisors
- Restricted Construction Supervisors
- Specialty Construction Supervisors
Exemptions
- Building officials certified and in good standing under 780 CMR 110.R7
Massachusetts contractor CE at a glance
Massachusetts construction supervisor renewal, one box
| Renewed with | Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) |
| CE required? | Yes, for all CSL classes |
| Hours per cycle | 12 Unrestricted, 10 Restricted, 6 Specialty |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Required topics | Code review (4 hrs, or 2 for Specialty), workplace safety, business practices/workers’ comp, energy, lead safe practices (first renewal only) |
| Online allowed? | Yes, up to 6 hrs; the rest in-person classroom |
| Deadline | Your license expiration date |
| Who reports | Your CE provider |
| Carryover | Not stated |
| Grace period | 1 year after expiration |
| Renewal fee | $100 |
| Last updated | October 28, 2026 |
Hours
How many CE hours does a Massachusetts construction supervisor license need?
Unrestricted licensees need 12 hours, Restricted (one- and two-family dwellings) licensees need 10 hours and Specialty licensees need 6 hours each two-year cycle. Up to 6 hours can be online; the rest must be in-person classroom training.
| Class | Total | Required topics | Electives | Delivery limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted Construction Supervisor | 12 hrs | Code review 4 hrs, workplace safety 1 hr, business practices/workers’ comp 1 hr, energy 1 hr, lead safe practices 1 hr (first renewal only) | Remaining hours | Up to 6 hrs online; rest in-person classroom |
| Restricted Construction Supervisor (One- and Two-Family Dwellings) | 10 hrs | Code review 4 hrs, workplace safety 1 hr, business practices/workers’ comp 1 hr, energy 1 hr, lead safe practices 1 hr (first renewal only) | Remaining hours | Up to 6 hrs online; rest in-person classroom |
| Specialty Construction Supervisor | 6 hrs | Code review 2 hrs, workplace safety 1 hr, business practices/workers’ comp 1 hr, energy 1 hr (except Demolition), lead safe practices 1 hr (first renewal only) | Not stated | Up to 6 hrs online |
Code review courses must focus on your license category. You can’t earn credit twice for the same course in the same licensing period.
Deadline
When is the Massachusetts construction supervisor license renewal deadline?
Your first Massachusetts construction supervisor license expires three years after it’s issued. Each renewal runs two years, with the expiration date printed on the license. Finish your CE before you request your renewal.
| Deadline rule | The expiration date on your license: 3 years after first issue, then every 2 years |
| Cycle | 2 years |
| Grace period | 1 year after expiration |
| Late penalty | Additional $100 to renew between 1 and 2 years after expiration; after 2 years, retake the exam |
| CE completion deadline | Before you request your renewal application |
Steps
How to renew a Massachusetts construction supervisor license, step by step
- Take approved CEBefore your deadline
Complete the hours for your class: 12 Unrestricted, 10 Restricted or 6 Specialty, covering the required topics. No more than 6 hours can be online. - Get your certificateSame day
Save the certificate of completion for every course you finish. - Confirm it’s reportedNext business day
Your provider reports your completion to the state, usually by the next business day. Check it shows up before you renew. - Pay the renewal fee$100 fee
Renew online through the MyLicenseOne portal and pay the $100 renewal fee. Renewal notices go out 60 days before your license expires; allow 5 weeks for processing. - Check your license statusAfter renewal
Confirm your license shows the new expiration date.
Providers
Approved Massachusetts construction supervisor license CE providers
We haven’t compared CE providers for this license yet. Use the board’s approved provider list to confirm a course counts before you pay. Courses must be state-approved to count toward renewal.
Approval
How to check a Massachusetts contractor CE course is approved
Courses must be approved by the BBRS in advance and carry an approval number. CE is offered as in-person classroom courses and online courses, but no more than 6 hours can be online, and online courses include periodic questions and a final exam.
- Confirm the course is state-approved before you pay.
- Check it matches your license class: Unrestricted, Restricted or Specialty.
- Make sure it covers the required topics and the right number of hours.
Reporting
How Massachusetts contractor CE is reported, and what happens in an audit
Your CE provider reports your completion to the state, usually by the next business day after you finish. You then submit your own renewal.
- Print or save your certificate of completion.
- Check your hours show up with the state before renewing.
- Keep your certificates in case you’re asked for proof. The BBRS reserves the right to audit licensees’ CE records.
Cost
How much does Massachusetts construction supervisor license renewal cost?
| Item | Fee | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| License renewal fee | $100 | Office of Public Safety and Inspections (BBRS) |
| Late renewal (1 to 2 years after expiration) | Additional $100 | Office of Public Safety and Inspections (BBRS) |
| CE courses (6–12 hours) | Varies by provider | CE provider |
Fees from the Mass.gov Renew your Construction Supervisor License page, checked October 2026.
Late or lapsed
Late, expired or inactive Massachusetts construction supervisor license
There’s a one-year grace period to renew after your license expires, and a second year at an extra cost. You can’t supervise construction with an expired license.
Grace period
You have 1 year after expiration to renew.
Late renewal
For an additional $100, you can renew up to 2 years after expiration.
Expired more than 2 years
You have to take the exam and apply for a new license.
Makeup CE
You still need all the hours for your class before you can renew.
Who controls
Who controls Massachusetts construction supervisor license renewal?
Renewal authority
Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS)
Office of Public Safety and Inspections, One Federal Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02110-2012
Phone: (617) 727-3200
Email: OPSI-info@mass.gov
Responsibilities
- Issues and renews construction supervisor licenses
- Sets CE hours for each license class
- Approves construction supervisor CE
- Receives CE completion records from providers
Getting licensed
Getting a Massachusetts general contractor license
Need the license first? Our Massachusetts guide covers who needs a license, the classes, exams, fees and the steps to apply.
FAQ
Massachusetts construction supervisor license CE FAQs
How many CE hours does a Massachusetts construction supervisor need?
12 hours for Unrestricted, 10 for Restricted and 6 for Specialty, each two-year renewal cycle.
When is the deadline?
Your first license expires three years after it’s issued, and each renewal runs two years. Finish your CE before you request your renewal.
What topics are required?
Unrestricted and Restricted licensees need 4 hours of code review plus 1 hour each of workplace safety, business practices/workers’ compensation and energy. Specialty licensees need 2 hours of code review plus the same 1-hour topics (no energy for Demolition). Lead safe practices (1 hour) is required only in your first renewal cycle.
Can I take CE online?
Yes, but only up to 6 hours. The rest has to be in-person classroom training, and online courses include periodic questions and a final exam.
Who reports my hours?
Your CE provider reports your completion to the state, usually by the next business day. You still submit your own renewal.
Do hours carry over?
Our sources don’t say extra hours carry over, so plan on new hours each cycle.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
You have a one-year grace period to renew. For an extra $100 you can renew up to two years after expiration; after that you have to retake the exam and apply for a new license.
Sources
Official sources for Massachusetts contractor CE rules
- Renew your Construction Supervisor License (Mass.gov)
- 780 CMR 110.R5, Licensing of Construction Supervisors
- CSL Continuing Education FAQs (Mass.gov)
Last updated October 28, 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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