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 Local builders say reforming an outdated federal permitting process could help
Interest groups battle in Michigan over energy code update
Home builders worry the new requirements could raise the price of a new home $18,000.
Federal Alliance for Safe Homes applauds Moore's code updates
The organization says the city's new tornado-based design philosophy should be an example for other communities.
European Passivhaus tailored for North America in new standard
The final format of the new standard is uncertain, but it could be zone-based or centered on an equation
Insurance group recommends federal incentives for state building code improvements
Study indicates greater focus on disaster mitigation would lead to savings for taxpayers
Federal Housing Finance chief says Fannie, Freddie should increase credit for homeowners
Statement comes as FHFA, others working on new securitized mortgage rules
Houses designed with passive survivability are more resilient and energy efficient
Resilient Building Institute founder renovated house to include R-45 walls, R-60 roof
U.S. Senate kills bipartisan energy-efficiency bill
Fight over Keystone XL pipeline amendment stalls legislation before Senate vote
Construction skilled-worker shortage causing rise in claims
Mistakes are leading to higher injury rates, construction defects
ConsensusDocs releases new agreements for contractors who hire consultants
New industry standards will establish a contractual base for various consulting arrangements
Researchers recommend new homes have safe rooms for tornado survival
New practices recommended in light of 2013 Oklahoma tornado
