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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
Brookhaven, N.Y., board closes loophole on code impacting superstorm Sandy rebuilding
Homeowners looking to rebuild must now seek variances from the town Board of Zoning Appeals before starting work
Yuma, Ariz., building code effectiveness rating among nation’s best
Grade is shared by just 1 percent of cities across the country
North Carolina residents living in flood zones face insurance rate hikes
Changes in building code provisions could reduce insurance rate discounts
Public comment period open on racking criteria for asphalt shingle roof systems
Document is meant to improve collaboration between solar, roofing industries
Tsunami House built to withstand high velocity wave action
The lower levels feature a multi-purpose "Flood Room" with breakaway walls
OSHA extends feedback period for disclosure of workplace injuries proposal
Deadline extended 30 days at the request of NAHB
Minnesota’s tariff on rooftop solar includes incentives for carbon reduction
Incentives would ensure normal electricity rates when the sun isn't shining
Low-slope roofs with PVs tested for wind uplift resistance
Research shows air-sealed concrete roofs more durable than steel-and-plywood
USGBC marks 50,000 LEED-certified housing units
Large majorities of certified housing units are multifamily buildings or affordable housing
Rooftop solar systems boost home resale prices
Studies show that market value increases per kilowatt
