This Week's Codes and Standards, January 1

Google's master plan development, rising sales for smart home devices, and new legislation protecting homeowners 

This Week's Codes and Standards, December 25

An enhanced, interactive map of New York City landmarks, a new metal roof mandate in the Florida Keys, and homeowners' concern over energy efficiency program surcharges

This Week's Codes and Standards, December 18

Green energy investments, German co-housing developments without developers, and a Michigan landfill closing causing contractors to reduce waste

This Week's Codes And Standards, December 11

A new report looks into continuing costs for green infrastructure, tax overhaul implications on affordable housing, and Seattle's new energy code highlights

This Week's Codes And Standards, November 27

Resilient home design in wake of 2017 storms, PV trade dispute ramifications on U.S. solar industry, and new ASTM code on building sealing performance

Affordability

Boulder Considers Adding More Accessory Dwelling Units

The City Council of Boulder, Colorado is currently considering loosening restrictive policies regarding the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs).

Codes + Standards

Changes Likely to Come to Federal Wetlands Regulations

Big changes may be coming to federal wetlands regulations after the Trump Administration rescinded the Obama-era Clean Water Rule. A Trump…

Resilient Construction

Strict Building Codes Protect Homes in the Florida Keys From Hurricane

Newer homes in Monroe County are made of precast concrete and elevated on stilts

Net Zero

The Best Path to Net Zero Is Passive

Building the case for passive house

This Week's Codes And Standards, Aug. 21

Big changes coming to Ontario building code

Changes to the Province of Ontario’s building code could include…