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
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
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
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
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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
NAHB
NAHB Chairman’s Message: Development of Next National Green Building Standard Underway
Home Innovation Research Labs has begun the process of developing the next edition of the ICC-700 NGBS, the national standard used to define and measure sustainable design and construction
Codes + Standards
Preparations Begin for the 2024 National Green Building Standard Update
Home Innovations Research Labs is kicking off preparations for its newest changes to the 2020 National Green Building Standard
Quality Matters
How to Prevent Moisture Problems in Brick Veneer Walls
Clogged drainage cavities and blocked weeps can be catastrophic, and they appear to be more common than ever
Regulations
Why Some Employers Are Waiting Out OSHA's Vaccine Mandate
Legal experts worry that the wait might not be worth the gamble
Construction
New Federal Nationwide Wetlands Permits Suspended
How a new court ruling is halting the use of new NWPs
Coronavirus Resources and Information
What to Expect From OSHA's New COVID Vaccine Standard
How contractors and employers can prepare for new workplace vaccine requirements
