The new 2010 Florida Building Code that goes into effect March 15 contains the greatest changes in the way buildings are designed, constructed, or remodeled since the implementation of the statewide building code in 2002.

Lincoln, Neb.'s building and safety inspector proposed several amendments to the city code, most of which call for property owners who don’t address issues with abandoned houses to pay hefty penalties.

Senate Democrats introduced a plan that would expand a housing program aimed at rehabilitating residential and business properties.

The National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) has released A Roofing Professional's Guide to LEED to help roofing professionals who want to learn more about the roofing-specific issues related to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design ra

A March 22 webinar will provide an overview of a 28-step process during the design of a building to ensure compliance with building codes.

Home and commercial builders are wary of the city of Leominster’s (Mass.) plan to earn the state’s designation as a green community, which would require the adoption of a more stringent energy code.

The Hernando County (Florida) Housing Authority will propose a new program to provide no-interest loans to homeowners who might otherwise land in foreclosure.

Two roofing companies are suing the Delaware Department of Labor claiming an office run by Senate President Pro Tem Anthony DeLuca is not properly enforcing labor laws and thwarting contractors from appealing prevailing-wage decisions.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its 2012 construction general permit (CGP) that authorizes stormwater discharges from construction projects that disturb one or more acres of land in areas where EPA is the permitting authority