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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
This Week's Codes and Standards, March 5
Stagnating energy demand, OSHA votes on enforcement of beryllium exposure rules, and comparing the value of the HERS Index and energy codes
This Week's Codes and Standards, February 19
Rooftop solar, extended federal tax credits for builders, and reports of fraud and cyber breaches in the construction, engineering, and infrastructure sector
This Week's Codes and Standards, February 12
Budget provisions for disaster mitigation, L.A. City Council's measure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and appraisal professional corps recruitment
This Week's Codes and Standards, January 29
Solar rebate program, phasing out incandescent light bulbs, and a new roofing manual covering condensation and air leakage becomes available
This Week's Codes and Standards, January 22
OSHA penalty increases, new bill in Mass. legislature would encourage housing developments, natural disaster resilience, and drone usage
This Week's Codes and Standards, January 15
Global warming's effect on river flooding, 'greenwashing', and new white paper arguing for a more collaborative approach from code officials
This Week's Codes and Standards, January 8
Multifamily green investment loan program updates, EPA revisions on lead paint standards, and climate gentrification
This Week's Codes and Standards, January 1
Google's master plan development, rising sales for smart home devices, and new legislation protecting homeowners
