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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
These 20 Cities Have the Strictest Zoning Laws for Builders
Being a builder can already be an uphill battle, but these 20 cities’ zoning laws make it even harder. Zoning laws can increase costs and lengthen…
Seventy Percent of U.S. Adults Support Solar Mandate on New Homes
Seventy percent of U.S. adults age 25 and older would support a nationwide mandate requiring that solar panels be installed on all newly built…
Car-Free Streets Could Become Common in Major Cities
San Francisco is the latest city to declare cars off-limits on a major city street, following the lead of New York. The city by the bay will soon…
CRE Professionals Have Increased Interest in Embodied Carbon Accounting, Smart Buildings
Interest in embodied carbon accounting and smart buildings is growing among commercial real estate professionals, according to a recent survey by…
White Paper Focuses on Metal Composite Material Labeling
The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has released a white paper focused on Metal Composite Material (MCM) labeling. The document, Labeling…
New Standard Provides Specification for Street and Area Lighting with Controls, Sensors
A new standard provides mechanical and electrical specifications for interfacing street and area lighting with controls and sensor accessories.…
California Bans Home Insurers from Canceling Policies Due to Wildfire Risk
California has banned home insurers from dropping policies in areas vulnerable to the effects of wildfire risk. The new policy places a one-year…
Hard Rock Hotel Collapse in New Orleans Puts Spotlight on Undocumented Workers
The collapse of the Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans earlier this year has shed light on the plight of undocumented construction workers. Three…
New York City Passes Legislation to Prevent Bird Strikes on Buildings
New York City recently passed legislation aimed at preventing bird collisions with buildings. The new regulation is believed to be the most broad-…
Ebook Provides Guidance for Builders on Preventing Wildfire Disasters
A new ebook is available aimed at providing guidance for “a new era of safe home building in wildfire-prone areas.” The publication, called …
