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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
LEED Residential Market up 19% since 2017
The U.S. Green Building Council says that the LEED residential market has grown 19% since 2017. Nearly 500,000 single family, multifamily, and…
Pop-Up Parks Revitalize Empty Lots
Pop-up parks that provide instant open areas for public use and programming can revitalize under-utilized spaces and add vibrancy to neighborhoods…
Codes + Standards
Oregon Rescinds Tsunami-Zone Construction Ban
The Oregon legislature has repealed a ban on construction of new critical facilities in tsunami inundation zones. The action now allows…
Wildfire Threat Makes Parts of California Too Risky to Insure
Areas of California have become too risky for insurance companies to insure due to the persistent threat of wildfires. New data shows that…
Massachusetts Bills Would Promote Net-Zero Housing, Boost Efficient Appliances
Pending legislation in the Massachusetts State House would promote net-zero housing and position the state as a leader in energy efficiency.…
New Smart Roof Technologies Could Have an Impact on Climate Change
Recent innovation in smart roof technologies could have an impact on reducing the effects of climate change. For example, United Environment and…
Net-Zero Housing Construction Still Small, but Rising Steadily
Net-zero housing is still a small fry in overall construction starts, but its numbers are rising steadily, according to the fourth annual Team…
Software + Apps
Multimedia App Identifies Construction Hazards
Researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland have introduced a multimedia app that they say will reduce injuries and save lives on…
Cities Take Action to Keep Cool as Climate Heats Up
Cities, where the urban heat island effect amplifies the impact of global climate change, are going to heat up in the coming decades. If…
5G Expected to Give a Boost to Construction Technology
Fifth-generation cellular technology (5G) will enable enhanced data flows and faster response times which will boost technologies used by the…
