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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
U.S. House passes bill to make manufactured homes more affordable
The bill aims to make it easier for low-income buyers to afford manufactured homes
GBCI renamed Green Business Certification Inc.
The name change reflects the organization’s expansion beyond its original focus on design and construction
OSHA’s estimated cost of silica rule said to underestimate impact by $4.5 billion annually
The Construction Industry Safety Coalition says that OSHA’s flawed cost estimates point to flaws in the rule
Lumber Liquidators faces five class action lawsuits over laminate flooring
The flooring distributor’s testing kits were deemed “unreliable” by consumer rights firm Hagens Berman
New version of Building Energy Data Exchange Specification launched
The new dictionary facilitates consistent exchange of building characteristics and energy use data
NAHB, other industry groups ask Congress to stop EPA’s expanded reach of Clean Water Act
Industry groups feared the proposed bill will create more red tape for developers
Navigate new water heater regulations
Now that the U.S. Department of Energy’s new residential water heater regulations are in effect, it’s important to understand the new challenges…
Virginia surpasses Florida for strictest hurricane building codes
The overhaul of Florida’s building codes after Hurricane Andrew made the state slip to second spot
