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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
2020 National Electrical Code Resets GFCI Rule
NAHB Policy Briefing: Electrical code updates regarding ground-fault circuit interrupters out of step with currently available HVAC products; number of women employed in construction rises
Builders, remodelers can expect fallout from Lumber Liquidators flooring investigation
The flooring products allegedly contains unsafe amounts of formaldehyde.
Construction firms will face closer scrutiny this year on labor laws
The Department of Labor will pay special attention to Texas and the southwest.
World’s first carbon-positive prefab home unveiled in Australia
These prefab homes will generate more energy than they use.
New BHMA/ANSI residential hardware standards published
These new additions focus on doors and locks.
Dept. of Energy set to release new Building Science Translator
Industry jargon will make way for everyday language for the average buyer
Bay Area town may require solar panels on all new homes
Across the bay from San Francisco, solar panels are already standard in this small town
Feds issue alert on silica exposure during countertop manufacture and installation
Studies show exposure to crystalline silica causes silicosis.
Feds issue alert on silica exposure during countertop manufacture and installation
Studies show exposure to crystalline silica causes silicosis.
Solar panels add average of $15,000 to home values
Buyers willing to pay more for a house with photovoltaics
Construction begins on largest geothermal-equipped housing development in U.S.
A ground-source heat pump will be required in every unit.