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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
Stanford University researchers develop inexpensive seismic isolators for homes
Initial testing looks promising for devices that researchers say could eliminate need for residential earthquake insurance.
Spike in roofing demand prompts Sioux Falls, S.D., to consider dropping building permits
Local contractors are split on the issue but do favor more thorough inspections.
Roofers association responds to Wall Street Journal article on fall protection regulations
Representatives say that OSHA regulations need to go beyond personal fall arrest systems.
Former Fed chairman fails to qualify for refinancing loan
Incident raises question of whether the credit market is too restrictive.
End of Fannie Mae’s HomePath program indicates healthier home market
The original campaign lowered the down payment for buyers of foreclosed homes.
New York City releases guide for retrofitting homes against floods
New legislation will increase flood insurance premiums for buildings that aren't retrofitted.
Feds to train U.S. veterans to install solar panels
The training is part of ongoing efforts across the government to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Home ownership pays off, according to Fed’s survey
Home equity increases homeowners' net worth up to 46 times that of renters.
Lack of Affordable Housing Provides Opportunity for Builders
Foreign governments willing to sell land for cheap could spur more housing construction
Housing industry leaders want new attorney general to ease up on mortgage lenders
Fewer lawsuits could allow loosening of credit requirements.
