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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
OSHA announces new requirements for reporting deaths and severe injuries
Reporting is now required for all employee fatalities and hospitalizations rather than just groups of three or more.
Conroe, Texas, city council toughens ordinance aimed at unlicensed contractors
Improper documentation will cost unlicensed contractors $2,000 per incident
New York’s Superstorm Sandy rebuilding program making slow progress
Two years later, more than 20,000 applicants are still waiting to have their homes rebuilt.
Dallas considers ordinance requiring construction firms to provide breaks for workers
Proposal reacts to study indicating one-third of workers get no rest breaks, two-thirds don't get water.
Alamo Heights, Texas, bans wooden shakes and shingles on home exteriors
The ban halts use in new construction and remodeling, but offers exemption for small replacement jobs.
Professional builders, contractors impacted by Home Depot data breach
The company is offering credit-monitoring services to those who may have been exposed.
Growth of solar power expected to cause PV shortage
Facing first shortfall in eight years, smaller installations could be put on hold
Bel-Air, Calif., residents worried new home projects could destabilize hills
Concerned citizens want stricter limits on underground construction
New Minneapolis zoning regulations aim to preserve character of neighborhoods
Home height limits, yard space, and construction materials are among the elements addressed.
San Diego County moves toward code amendments to promote energy-efficient homes
Changes could add $2,300 to new-home costs but would even out within 18 months.
