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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
Coronavirus Resources and Information
New York State Halts all Evictions Indefinitely amid COVID-19 Emergency
New York State officials have ordered all eviction proceedings in the state to stop indefinitely amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Tenant advocates and…
Feds Urge Construction Companies to Donate N95 Masks to Hospitals
Vice President Mike Pence has made an urgent plea to the construction industry and other industries to donate N95 masks to hospitals and health…
Energy Efficient Roof Tax Credits Extended
The Federal Property Tax Credits incentives for installing energy efficient roofs have been retroactively extended until Dec. 31, 2020. The…
ASHRAE Provides COVID-19 Resources for Operating, Maintaining HVAC Systems
ASHRAE has compiled a COVID-19 Preparedness Resources webpage that includes a recently approved position document on Airborne Infectious Diseases…
Passive House Standard Becoming Increasingly Popular for Multifamily Housing Development
Multifamily projects under construction or that have recently come online indicate a trend toward high-efficiency in this sector of the housing…
New Mindset Needed for Affordable Housing Development
There are many reasons for the high cost of home construction, including expensive land, planning and zoning regulations that discourage density,…
Energy Efficiency
Should There Be a Mandatory National Home Energy-Efficiency Label?
An op-ed column in the Boston Globe argues for a mandatory, nationwide labeling system for home energy efficiency. Written by the director…
San Diego Builders and Realtors Defeat Anti-Housing Bill
Power to the people: The San Diego housing industry is celebrating after a diverse coalition of builders and realtors spearheaded the opposition…
Modified Building Codes among Factors Driving Change in Roofing Industry
Building codes that are adapted to address severe weather events are among the chief trends impacting the roofing industry. State and local…
Insurance Companies, Lenders Shift Climate Change Risk to Taxpayers
Some insurance companies and lenders are reducing their risks to flooding, wildfires, and other natural disasters that could be worsened by…
