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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
South Carolina net-zero home portends future building codes, says developer
Solar roof shingles driving greater interest among local prospects.
Japanese town is test bed for sustainable technologies
Advances from solar panels to electric cars are working together to produce all all electricity locally.
Florida slashes energy-efficiency goals and will end solar rebate programs
Environmental groups may challenge the proposal’s legality because it would leave utilities without energy-efficiency requirements.
Helena, Mont.’s ban on wood roofing overturned by state court
Ruling gives sole authority on building codes to state Department of Labor and Industry
British Columbia’s new building code aims for improved energy efficiency
The new regulations are designed to improve envelope performance throughout a building instead of just the walls.
Fayetteville, Ga., considers design rules on new homes
Builders say adding more windows and restricting cladding materials would increase the cost of building without raising appraised values.
Boston testing mobile building permit tracking app
The electronic database will update automatically with contact information and status updates
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac ready to accept 3 percent down on some mortgages
First-time, low-income and returning buyers are all eligible for the reduced rate.
APA Launches Online Calculator to Streamline the Wall Bracing Process
APA-The Engineered Wood Association’s new online Wall Line Bracing Calculator eases wall bracing by streamlining the process.
New Jersey considers grants for microhomes for low-income residents
Proposed three-year pilot would allot $5 million for homes 300 sf or less
