Fortera Takes Concrete Steps to Reduce the Climate Impact of Cement
Clean-tech company Fortera, which uses technology to capture carbon emissions form cement manufacturing, will open its first commercial-scale operation on April 12, 2024, in California
4 Dark Skies-Friendly Outdoor Light Fixtures
As awareness of light pollution grows, there's more interest in dark-sky-friendly lighting. These outdoor lights have a seal of approval from the International Dark-Sky Association
WOTUS Rulings Cause Confusion for Home Builders
NAHB Housing Policy Briefing: Lack of clarity for land developers and builders regarding waters of the United States; construction labor market update
Climate Change's Role in Enhancing Building Efficiency
New building regulations push for increased resilience and energy efficiency amid a worsening climate crisis
Simpson Strong-Tie Aids Recovery From Maui Wildfires
Simpson Strong-Tie is supporting the American Red Cross in its disaster relief efforts on Maui with a $100,000 donation
Home Insurance Is Feeling the Effects of the Climate Crisis
Climate change is causing some home insurance companies to up their rates or entirely pull out of at-risk states
Environmental
KB Home Plans to Build EPA WaterSense Labeled Homes in Drought-Stricken Southwest
KB Home recently announced its plans to build WaterSense-labeled homes in Arizona, California, and Nevada, making it the first national home builder to commit to EPA's highest water-efficiency standards
NAHB
High Court EPA Ruling Has Wider Ramifications for Regulations' Reach
NAHB Policy Briefing: Wider ramifications of Supreme Court's EPA ruling; number of Hispanic workers in construction is on the rise
Sustainability
10 Materials to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
Sustainable homes are more than just a trend. They are increasingly becoming a good way to save money, boost your homes' market value, increase comfort, and reduce your carbon footprint
Environmental
In the Midst of a Drought, California Is Building More Homes
Californians are limiting their water consumption in more ways than one, but their efforts seem futile as state leaders announce plans to build millions of new homes
Environmental
Purchases of Second Homes With High Natural-Disaster Risk Surged Roughly 40% During the Pandemic
Rising sea levels, dangerous temperatures, deadly storms—the consequences of climate change are mounting, and these new homeowners may be in the direct line of fire
Environmental
Builders Race to Future-Proof New Residential Development Against Climate Change
New residential projects are employing resilient building techniques to withstand the intensifying effects of climate change in the decades to come
Codes + Standards
Federal Government Announces Initiative to Disaster-Proof Homes
The National Climate Task Force is pushing a federal initiative to fortify and protect homes in extreme weather hotspots across the United States
New-Construction Projects
California Builders Are Unfazed by Statewide Drought
California is struggling to navigate a severe drought, but that doesn't seem to be slowing the pace of new home construction
Environmental
First Street Foundation Helps Homeowners Calculate Wildfire Threat Score
More homes are being destroyed by wildfires than ever before, but risk assessments from the First Street Foundation offer personalized solutions for at-risk properties
Environmental
Americans Are Relocating to Climate Havens to Escape Extreme Weather
Those living in climate danger zones are migrating to safe haven metros in the Northeast and Midwest
