Public Comment Period Opens for National Green Building Standard Updates
The 45-day public comment period for draft 2 of the 2024 NGBS begins on April 12, 2024
Public Comment Period Opens for 2024 National Green Building Standard Update
The 45-day public comment period opened Aug. 18, and comments must be submitted by Oct. 2, 2023
The Inefficiencies of the Latest Energy Code
The 2021 edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) hampers the return on investment for builders and homebuyers
New RESNET Label Provides Home Energy-Efficiency Ratings and Certifications Info
A one-page, consumer-friendly label is now available for all homes in the RESNET Registry
Meet the Zero Energy Ready Home Program Version 2
The latest version of the ZERH program aims to push home energy efficiency and performance to the next level
Utah’s Housing Recovery Hinges on Federal Permitting Reform
Despite a fast pace of new-construction projects statewide, demand for housing in Utah continues to outpace supply. Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
The Natural Stone Council Updates Sustainability Standard
The Natural Stone Council (NSC) has updated its sustainability standard to align with evolving green building programs. Natural Stone…
Mass. Legislature Considers Mandating Solar Roof Systems on New Homes and Buildings
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering bills that would require the installation of solar power systems on all new homes and buildings. If the…
San Jose’s New Building Energy Code Is the Most Stringent Among Large Cities
San Jose recently passed a new building energy code with the goal of making zero-emission electric buildings the norm. The new code in nation’s…
More Robust Energy Codes Lead to Backlash in North Carolina
Newly adopted energy efficiency codes in North Carolina have led to a backlash. Legislation recently passed in North Carolina’s House of…
At Least 30 U.S. Cities Have Adopted Stricter Building Energy Codes Since 2017
At least 30 major U.S. cities have adopted stricter building energy codes since 2017, according to the 2019 City Clean Energy Scorecard released…
Retreat May be the Best Option for Some Coastal Communities in Face of Sea Level Rise
For some coastal communities damaged by flooding, retreating from the shoreline is a better option than rebuilding, argue some scientists in a new…
Facing a New Climate Reality Means Retreating from the Sea
The impacts of climate change including rising sea levels and a higher risk of flooding are spurring a retreat from coastal and riverside…
Pilot Projects Show That Affordable Housing Can Meet Living Building Challenge
The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) is sponsoring 25 pilot projects with the goal of creating affordable housing that achieves the…
Industry Leaders Ask for Government Help as Trades Shortage Worsens
Construction industry leaders are asking the federal government for help in easing the worsening shortage of workers. According to a survey from…
Code-Conforming Wood Design Guide Available
The 2018 Code Conforming Wood Design (CCWD), a joint publication of the American Wood Council (AWC) and the International Code Council, is now…
