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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
Energy Efficiency
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
Regional Builders
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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
NAHB
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
Resilient Construction
How One Florida City Stayed Standing Even Through the Worst of Hurricane Ian
Punta Gorda was hit hard by triple-digit wind gusts and devastating flooding when Hurricane Ian made landfall last week, but most of its updated infrastructure remains intact
Regulations
Net Zero Construction Is on the Rise, but Inconsistent Regulations Could Halt Progress
Confusing building codes and regulations have builders scratching their heads and wondering where to start when it comes to net zero construction
Regulations
Zoning Regulations Pose Challenges for Regional Builders, but Three Female-Led Projects May Help
These trailblazing women are digitizing zoning codes and regulations to help builders create more affordable housing
NAHB
2024 International Energy Conservation Code Will Use a New Development Process
NAHB Policy Briefing: New procedure for developing the 2024 IECC; construction job openings, hiring, and layoffs data
Codes + Standards
Federal Government Announces Initiative to Disaster-Proof Homes
The National Climate Task Force is pushing a federal initiative to fortify and protect homes in extreme weather hotspots across the United States
Codes + Standards
DOE Announces New Efficiency Standards for AC Units and Heat Pumps
New minimum efficiency standards for air conditioners and heat pumps will go into effect on January 1, 2023
Codes + Standards
Revised U.S. Light Bulb Standards Seek to Reduce Utility Bills and Cut Emissions
Recently announced lighting standards will limit the production and distribution of costly and inefficient bulbs
