Codes + Standards Georgia roofing groups support bill requiring licenses for roofing contractors Measure meant to protect storm-damage victims
Codes + Standards U.K. town tells couple to take down solar panels because of aesthetics Town council encouraged installation of PV panels in the first place
Codes + Standards Roof design load could help reduce risk of collapse in Aspen, Colo. Older roofs may only be able to carry 45 to 60 pounds per square foot
Codes + Standards Injury-liability law responsible for higher construction insurance cost in N.Y. Law holds builders solely liable for construction accidents
Codes + Standards Mass. congressmen ask FEMA to slow flood zone map requirements City officials spent $24,000 on successful challenge of methodology used in redrawing maps
Codes + Standards Oakwood Homes, Solar City partner on no-cost PVs for homebuyers Monthly leasing fee at Oakwood covers installation as well
Codes + Standards Roofers association urges employers to prepare for Affordable Care Act Deadline for larger companies is 2015; smaller companies have until 2016
Codes + Standards Net Positive Energy + Water is latest green certification standard Creators hope to improve upon net zero standards
Codes + Standards Obama’s climate resilience panel says PVs, cool roofs should be part of solution Other focuses include disaster recovery, infrastructure upgrades and renewable energy projects
Codes + Standards Experimental ‘Rose Cottage’ is a test bed for sustainable homes Insulation, photovoltaics, and placement and sizing of doors and windows all impact energy efficiency
