Green Projects

More new construction single family homes being built energy efficient green airtight with rooftop solar

Net-Zero Now

In 2018, the solar industry lost 8,000 positions annually, or 3.2 percent. Rather than an omen of a downturn, industry experts say the slowdown is a "breather" before greater growth.

Solar Industry's Hiring 'Pause'

Fire sprinkler law, how downtown investment pays off for cities and regions, ISO publishes first global BIM standards, NYPL branch project to include affordable housing, tightening existing home envelopes in Boston to meet climate goals

This Week's Codes and Standards, February 11

Construction attorney Patrick Barthet is known for his weekly blog offering advice to home builders, and in his latest column, he explains how to reduce liability when building net zero homes. 

Minimizing Liability for Net Zero Projects

The role of solar carports in implementing Title 24 mandates, a car-free in Oslo, eco-friendly insulation alternatives, builder using wellness software for healthier homes, and relaxed environmental compliance requirements for guaranteed worker wages and benefits

This Week's Codes and Standards, February 4

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Shades of Green—How Builder and Buyer Views of Sustainability Diverge

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The Puzzle of Selling Green Homes

Sunrise | California’s pioneering zero net energy mandate for single-family homes, effective in 2020, has the housing industry stirring at the notion of a green sea change. Builders may do well to take note of other states making similar waves in the Golden State’s wake. 

Zero Readiness

The latest news in residential construction building codes and standards including snow remediation hazard analysis, wildfire preparedness, better engineering and roof supplies, real estate transfer fee hike for climate resiliency projects, and registration for LEED v4.1 for new construction and interior spaces

This Week's Codes and Standards, January 28

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Getting Some Air: Blower Door FAQ

Rooftop shingles

Solar Is Now Standard for This Roofing Giant

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Why 2018 IECC Is Best for Consumers, Fair to Builders

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