Every project is an opportunity to deliver better outcomes—healthier homes, higher efficiency, and unmatched durability.
We’re bringing the future of sustainable building to life with BRAGB — featuring top voices in high-performance construction, Passive House, and Net Zero design.
Panelists include Nick Schiffer, David Fenchel, Stephanie Horowitz, and Bijan Mobasseri — moderated by Ohannes Ortiz.
Here at Top Notch we use a construction management software to keep you connected to your project from the web, no matter where you are.
Whether you are home or on the road, stay in touch with whichever contractor is on the job. You can track important details such as selections, approvals and more.
Our user friendly tool ensures each of your needs are met during the construction process, creating full transparency and assurances that every service is completed to satisfy your requests.
Every project is an opportunity to deliver better outcomes—healthier homes, higher efficiency, and unmatched durability.
We take ownership of what we build—no call-backs, no cut corners.
We work hand-in-hand with clients, designers, and trade partners to achieve exceptional results.
We stay at the forefront of building science to bring our clients the best techniques and materials available.
Whether it’s a smaller renovation or a $3M Passive House, we prioritize trust, transparency, and long-term partnerships—because strong relationships build stronger results.
Transparent communication from start to finish
Seamless planning from concept to closeout
Committed to performance and craftsmanship
A dedicated team that truly cares about projects
We're excited to announce that Top Notch Contracting has fully integrated Matterport 3D technology into all our builds.
This powerful tool allows us to create immersive, high-resolution digital twins of our job sites—enhancing clarity, transparency, and collaboration at every stage of construction.
From pre-con walkthroughs to progress updates and final punch lists, Matterport enables real-time remote access, streamlines decision-making, and reduces costly errors.
By adopting this tech across the board, we're raising the bar for project documentation, quality control, and client experience—continuing our mission to build smarter and deliver with excellence.
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What you’re looking at:
• A fully panelized high-performance shell built for airtightness and efficiency
• A standing seam metal roof paired with an integrated solar array, turning the entire roof into an energy-generating surface
• Smart detailing behind the façade, air barriers, insulation layers, and battens all working together to keep the envelope tight and durable
These builds are designed not just to look good, but to perform for decades!!
Design: A Square Design
Panels: @ecocor
Civil: Guntlow and Assoosiates
Builder: @topnotchcontracting
Windows/Doors: @viking_windows_irl
Solar: New England Solar Green
Control Layers: @475supy
#topnotchcontracting
#ecofriendlyliving
#passivehomes
#smartbuilders
#buildingsmarter
Modern warmth meets precision detailing.
This bathroom balances the bold geometry of graphite tiles with the warmth of vertical wood slats, creating a space that feels both grounded and inviting.
Crafted with care • Built with excellence •
Designer: @schoefflerinteriors
Builder: Top Notch Contracting
Photographer: @ac.photo603
#modernbathroom
#craftmanship
#interiordetails
#moderndesign
#topnotch
Where Science Meets Craftsmanship!
This mockup isn’t just for fun, it’s a full scale lesson to make sure the team is laser focused.
Every layer tells a story: air sealing, insulation, vapor control, and smart detailing all working together to keep homes comfortable, healthy, and durable for decades.
🔍 Built to teach. Designed to last.
Mockup Team:
Josh D – Project Manager
Greg K – Master Carpenter
Architect – @kachmardesign
Structural – @msullivan_eng
#everythingmatters
#highperformancehomes
#topnotch
#craftmanship
#buildinggreen
The future is here and it’s jet black!
Our latest Passive House build just hit another milestone: solar is live, and the siding is looking razor sharp.
Every panel, seam, and line on this home is working together, from the airtight envelope to the solar array to create a building that produces energy, saves energy, and stands strong for generations.
Top Notch craftsmanship × high-performance building.
This is how we build the future…..
Design: A Square Design
Panels: @ecocor
Civil: Guntlow and Assoosiates
Builder: @topnotchcontracting
Windows/Doors: @viking_windows_irl
Solar: New England Solar Green
Control Layers: @475.supply
#topnotchcontracting
#buildgreen
#ecofriendlyliving
#passivehomes
#smartbuilders
The Energy Behind the Mission!
What a day! Our Building Green event brought together industry leaders, students, and sustainability advocates.....but it was our Top Notch team that brought the heart, hustle, and good vibes.
Hit play to catch the highlights; the passion, teamwork, and momentum that fuel everything we do at Top Notch Contracting.
🎥: @hbzmedia
#buildinggreen
#topnotchfam
#substainablebuilding
#buildingeachotherup
#highperformance
We just received the first delivery of TimberHP Board in Massachusetts! 🚛
This innovative wood-fiber insulation marks a major step forward in our commitment to high performance, sustainable building.
Made right here in the U.S., TimberHP products deliver exceptional insulation, carbon storage, and vapor-permeable performance….. all from renewable wood fiber
We’re beyond excited to start integrating this material into our upcoming projects and mock-ups, showcasing what’s possible when innovation meets craftsmanship.
Here’s to smarter, healthier, and more sustainable buildings; one board at a time!
#topnotchcontracting
#timberhp
#substainablebuilding
#highperformancehomes
#sciencebaby
#buildinggreen
Mondays ignite our momentum!!
With every division aligned and focused, we come in strong + ready to meet goals, exceed expectations, and bring precision to every detail. We thrive on collaboration, dedication, communication and the energy of building something great!!
Building better.
Building stronger.
Building together.
#topnotch
#buildingwithexcellence
#quality
#buildingsmarter
#united
♻️ Reflecting on an Inspiring Night
Our first-ever Green Building Event left us deeply inspired — not just by our incredible panelists, but by the conversations that filled the room.
Hearing stories of hardships and victories, and the shared vision for the future of our industry, reminded us why we do what we do. From architects and builders to energy consultants and students, everyone in attendance shared a common goal: to build better, smarter, and more sustainably — and to do it with EXCELLENCE!
We left the night encouraged, challenged, and motivated to keep pushing boundaries + to continue learning, collaborating, and leading with every project and every detail we touch.....
Together, we’re shaping what the next generation of high-performance building will look like.
🎥 Videographer: @hbzmedia
#greenbuild
#sustainablebuilding
#netzero
#passivehouse
#buildingexcellence
#TopNotchContracting
Thank You for an Incredible Night!
GreenBuildingEvent | Hosted by Top Notch Contracting x BRAGB
A sold out night with nearly 200 guests celebrating the future of building
Huge thanks to our guests, sponsors, BRAGB, and our amazing panelists for bringing insight, passion, and leadership to the conversation:
💡 Nick Schiffer – NS Builders
💡 David Fenchel – Traverse Architecture
💡 Stephanie Horowitz – ZeroEnergy Design
💡 Bijan Khosraviani – A-9 Green
And to the Top Notch team 💚. Together, we’re not just building homes, we’re building a more sustainable future.
📸 Event photos, reels and highlights coming soon, until next year folks!!
#greenbuild
#sustainablebuilding
#netzero
#passivehouse
#highperformance
Green Building Event!
This is your final week to register! Join Top Notch Contracting and BRAGB for an evening that brings the future of high-performance building to life.
Explore the cutting edge of Passive House, Net Zero design, and sustainable construction — featuring some of the most respected voices in the industry:
🎤 Panelists:
Nick Schiffer – NS Builders: Award-winning builder 8 years running; founder of one of MA’s premier custom-home firms, recognized for elevating craftsmanship and storytelling in modern construction.
David Fenchel – Traverse Architecture: Licensed, award-winning architect designing resilient, Net Zero-focused homes and buildings across New England.
Stephanie Horowitz – ZeroEnergy Design: Managing Director of a national leader in high-performance design; 5 Under 40 and PRISM Award recipient; founding board member of Passive House MA.
Bijan KHosraviani – A-9 Green: Ph.D. in Civil & Environmental Engineering; certified HERS Rater & PHIUS+ Verifier leading one of the region’s top energy rating and testing teams.
🎙 Moderator
Ohannes Ortiz – Top Notch Contracting: Co-Founder and Principal of Top Notch, 2024 Best Sustainable Custom Home Builder – MA (Build Review) & Best Builder (BRAGB).
📅 October 9, 2025 | 5:30–8:30 PM
📍 Top Notch HQ – 13 A St, Burlington, MA
🎟 Tickets are almost gone!
https://hbrama.growthzoneapp.com/ap/Events/Register/J5FGK5BTJCzC3
#greenbuild
#substainablebuilding
#netzero
#passivehouse
#highpeformance
#BRAGB
Honored + Grateful
We’re thrilled to share that Top Notch Contracting, in collaboration with Acorn Deck House Company, has been awarded the 2025 Best Sustainable Industrial Design Award by @ifda.nec
This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to building with integrity, innovation, sustainability, and science.
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible partners, clients, and team who make achievements like this possible…..
#topnotchcontracting
#awardwinningdesign
#sustainablebuilding
#IFDA
#sustainableliving
#greenbuilding
Bright, Airy, and Modern
This project is a perfect example of how thoughtful design can transform a mid-century home. Expansive windows and skylights flood the space with natural light, highlighting warm wood accents and a clean, open layout.
This addition/renovation proves that not every home needs to be torn down to be reimagined—sometimes the best projects honor what’s there and elevate it.
Inviting • Vibrant • Full of Life • Performance-Driven
Architect: @hiselflynn
Structural: Davidson Engineering
Civil: Stamski and McNary
Builder: @topnotchcontracting
Photographer: @gregpremru
#modernarchitecture
#designinspiration
#substainableliving
#architecturelovers
#craftsmanship
