TRAINING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SINCE 1997

Peter J McLaughlin

Peter has been a certified Building Inspector for the 30+ years and has been training contractors for the last 22 years. Peter has an Associates Degree in Building Construction and a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management from Wentworth Institute of Technology. Teaching has been one of my passions since starting Greater Boston Code Consultants.  We have taught thousands of students from our Medford location. We currently do on-site training for:  Skanska, Suffolk, J.A. Moriarty, Turner, Shawmut, Consigli, Dimeo, Timberline, Jones, Lang LaSalle, Windover, Walsh Brothers, Dellbrook, Chapman Waterproofing Co, G. Greene, Callahan, Bond Brothers, Elaine, Gilbane, J. Calnan, Raytheon, The Richmond Group, Wise, and PJ Spillane.   Peter also teaches Code and Contracts classes for the  North Bennet Street School, Wentworth Institute of Technology and the AGC of MA.  Peter served on the BOCC Board and the BBRS Board as a Member of Acedemia for Continuing Education Training requirements when they were first implemented.  The success of our company has been based on a simple philosophy; keep the classes interesting, interactive, informative, treat each student with respect and be brief!  Long, drawn out classes do not make for better learning.  Through the years we have been fortunate to teach people from all over this great world.  Student diversity is what makes us so special.  In my spare time I love carving, building furniture, golf and follow the Boston Sports Teams.

Diane McLaughlin

Diane is the Office Manager and also Peter's wife!   Diane takes care of all the behind the scenes work. She fills the class rooms, returns all the emails, handles registrations, payroll and banking and managing the website.   She loves helping people understand the process of obtaining their license and maintaining it.  She loves to encourage and help with any questions you have. When you call our number or email us, it's usually Diane that responds.  She enjoys the family business and loves to assist potential and current students and help with new ways of making your process more simple. 

 

Michael Grover

Chris Ziegler

Maria Nasta

Samantha (Sammie) McLaughlin

 

Michael Dwyer

We are currently working on adding profiles for the rest of our team.

Michael Grover, Building Inspector for the City of Cambridge

Chris Ziegler, Safety Trainer for AGC of MA

Michael Dwyer, Lawyer and Business Contracts/Practices Trainer

Maria Nasta, Project Coordinator, IT Specialist

 

Sammie McLaughlin, Administrative Assistant, Social/Digital Media Team Member

 

 

What our past students are saying...

I wanted to let you know to pass on to Peter that I took his CSL class in August and September, 2016 and passed the test in 30 minutes a week after the last class.  Every question I had was in the homework provided.  Please share with your entire team that I appreciate the work and prep you have put into offering a great class. 

Blake Johnson | Lead Superintendent, EMJ Construction

Hey Peter, let me start off with "I walked in there, got a 100%, no doubt" hehe (one of your in-class jokes)
It was pleasure having you as the teacher. After a long day at work, I was more concerned of not falling asleep but that wasn't the case with your class, it was fun and energetic to learn more. I'm happy I took your class, and I will definitely recommend others to take your class. 
Thank you,

- Hourmat Abdul Rauf, BuildAR Group.

Took the test today and passed. Thanks for the informative classes, the attention to detail, the drills, the sarcasms and valuable insight that went into each class. As you said..."study the means how to find the answers and you will answer the questions" and the test will be easy - so true. I found that the sample tests on your web site was the best means to prepare once away from the classroom. No surprises on the test. I was finished in a little over an hour. I will most certainly recommend your classes to anyone I run into looking to pass the test. Funny thing is, I really only need a 1/2 family restricted license (as it seems 90% of tradesmen/foremen have for a lic.) Glad I went for the whole thing.

- Charlie Viens, Charlie's Drywall & Painting

 This course was the key to my future, Peters' no nonsense method of teaching is the best way for a person like me, who has a hard time with reading, comprehension, and flat out just paying attention to learn. I was told by a freind who took the course and got his builders' license the first time he took the test. Straight and to the point is how its done, and its also how I got it done!! Taking this class was the best career decision i have ever made!!! Thanks Peter!!!

- Rocco DiMaggio

 I took your Oct/Nov CSL prep course and am happy to report that I passed the exam on February 4th! I've been involved with construction projects for 10+ years as a property/project manager but when Paul Campbell at RedStar Construction suggested I sit for the CSL exam, I'll admit that I was a bit intimidated. I entered the real estate industry with the goal of becoming a full time project/construction manager but I wasn't sure I had enough experience/knowledge to pass the exam. The information and study techniques provided in your class and your light-hearted way of teaching helped alleviate some of that anxiety and aided me in realizing that this is exactly the right career path for me to be on! Thank you for all of your help

- Megan Kenny

 "As soon as I took the first practice test, it became obvious how valuable and helpful the Building Code course was. Peter Mclaughlin gives you the tips and guidance on navigating the code book, and sets you up with the tools and confidence to pass the test. As a teacher, Peter's style couldn't be more clear and straightforward. His ability to simplify and breakdown the material helps the class focus on exactly what we need to know. And even in a large class you feel that no question or concern goes unaddressed. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in getting their license and moving to the next level."

- Pablo Picker

 Hi Peter,

I was not looking forward to this class but after the first night i was so glad I came to class. You are a great teacher and you explain everything and make it simple to understand. If you had been my teacher when I was at school I would have got a lot better grades.

- Ellen Scanlon, Scanlon Construction

 Peter,

I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your class. Taking this course was the best decision I made. Understanding the code books were a task in itself, never mind finding a particular answer to a question. I am not only very confident in finding anything in the code books, but your style of teaching and explaining helped me memorize a lot of the material without trying. Thanks again, I am looking forward to your OSHA 10 hour class.

- Mike Loux, Lawrence General Hospital

 Thanks for a fun and informative class once again. I will keep you posted on my grade point average after Saturday. I passed your mock test along to a contractor that already has their license and just wants to keep on top of the industry. I hope this will be ok. you will probably get his results anyway. Just wanted to know if this would be ok with you. !@!@??? Again thanks for everything. I will send everyone in this industry to your class before taking the test. Even if I don't get 100% I know that I can have the knowledge that I need to take the test. Most Appreciative,

- Susie

 Peter,

Took the test yesterday - no problems. Piece of cake after your class. Took about an hour and a half. I'm convinced that the people who fail either try to wing it without the books, or just don't know how to use the books. One thing i thought i'd email you - there were 3 questions on vestibules relating to remodeling/energy that were on there that i did not have indexed or noted with my energy notes - Anyways, figured i'd let you know in case they are new questions that are being used. Every other one was indexed and highlighted. Thanks Again,

- Michael Procopio, Procopio Enterprises Inc.

 Peter,

Just letting you know, that I took the exam on August 28th, and I passed. Thanks for all the help to get me on the passing side of that test. If you have any questions I'll do my best to answer them. Thanks,

- Art Boucher

 "I was in your recent CSL exam prep class. I just wanted to let you know that I took the test today and passed. I really want to thank you for giving me the info I needed to do so. I took a class given by the one of your competitors two years ago and failed. I was so devastated when I failed that I almost got out of the business. Needless to say, I didn't quit. I kept at it with the fear of someday having to retake the test looming over me. I finally found out about your class from a friend and reluctantly decided to give it another try. Expecting to be forced to sit though another boring 8 week class, I showed up the first week only to be quite pleasantly surprised. I found your class to be informative, direct and even fun. Your approach to teaching us what we needed to know for the exam was right on. The whole experience was so much better than my previous experience in every way. I left the final class on Tuesday night very positive and even hopeful that I might actually pass the test once and for all and finally be able to move on.

- Anonymous

We send all of our employees to Greater Boston Code Consultants. The instructors, Peter and Ron really impress us with their knowledge of the exam and building code issues. They have over 30 years of experience as Building Inspectors. Their instruction gives my employees a solid code review that can be taken out in the field immediately."

- Mark Truant, President of Marc Truant & Associates, Cambridge