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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
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How Owners Should Comply With OSHA Roofing Safety Guidelines
Building owners have a responsibility to protect people who venture on their roofs, according to OSHA. OSHA prescribed certain safety requirements…
AIA Releases New, Updated Sustainable Project Documents
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recently released new, updated AIA contract documents to support businesses to reach sustainability…
How USGBC Will Support Pandemic Recovery Efforts
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) released a new strategy, “Healthy People in Healthy Places Equals a Healthy Economy,” to use LEED to…
As Many Cities Shut Down Construction, Aspen, Colo. Fast Tracks Projects
While many U.S. cities temporarily shut down construction sites to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the city council in Aspen, Colo., looked to fast…
How Builders, Local Government Can Pave the Path to Affordable Housing
To make housing more affordable, builders must think big by starting small. Skinny apartments, micro-multifamily spaces, and more streamlined and…
Efficiency Programs Can Make Homes Healthier
Programs to make homes more energy efficient can also alleviate health problems such as asthma, extreme heat and cold exposure, and falls.…
Supreme Court Says Georgia Cannot Copyright Its Entire Official Code
The Supreme Court recently ruled that Georgia may not copyright its entire official code, which includes both the state’s laws and annotations…
California’s Grid Can Support All-Electric Buildings
Several local governments in California have passed building codes mandating that new buildings be 100 percent electric, banning the use of…
Connecticut Co-Housing Project Boosts Efficiency With Simple Design Features
A co-housing project called Rocky Corner in Connecticut uses some simple, but powerful…
Gas Appliances May Pose Health Risks Due to Degraded Indoor Air Quality
A new study found that indoor air quality is worsened by natural gas appliances. The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health study found that after…
