NAHB Chairman's Letter: Regulations Add $93,870 to a New Home’s Price
How overregulation is exacerbating the nation’s housing affordability crisis
NAHB Chairman's Letter: Finding Common Ground
At the National Association of Home Builders, we are not Republicans or Democrats, we’re Housers
NAHB Critiques FEMA Study on Resiliency
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is taking issue with a new study by the Federal…
Can High Performance Be Cheaper Than Code Compliant?
On this week's installment of The Weekly, Jim Nostedt, president of SEEFAR Building Analytics, lays…
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European Cities to Revamp Transportation After Pandemic Reopening
New urban transportation landscapes will be the order of the day in some major European cities after reopening following COVID-19 pandemic lockdown
Washington State Construction Industry Restart Plan Has Three Phases
Washington State is developing a three-phase approach to restart the construction industry after a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota Safety Rules Will Reduce Space for Rooftop PVs
New safety regulations in Minnesota will reduce the size of residential solar installations by at least 20 percent, according to a solar industry g
NAHB Loses Influence in 2021 IECC Building Code Development
Despite objections from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the development of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)
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2020 IECC Will Lead to Significant Carbon Emissions Reductions
The 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) is nearly finalized.
Apartment Management Firm Creates Program to Support Healthcare Workers
LYND, a firm that manages multifamily properties, has created a program to support healthcare workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stability of Affordable Housing Will Be Challenged in Wake of Pandemic
Historically, affordable housing has maintained stability during economic recessions.
New York City Tightens Restrictions on Construction During Pandemic
New York City has strengthened its ban on nonessential construction, and the city’s Department of Buildings has stepped up enforcement.
Coronavirus Resources and Information
ASHRAE, WELL Panels to Tackle Revising Standards to Limit Spread of Viruses in Buildings
Both ASHRAE and the International WELL Building Institute have formed panels to address how building standards could limit the spread of viruses su
Dept. of Labor Issues Guidance for Respiratory Protection During N95 Shortage
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim enforcement guidance to help combat supply shortages of disposable N95
