Codes + Standards Virginia’s First Zero-Energy-Ready Home Development to Open in Williamsburg A new 75-home development in Williamsburg, Va., will be the first in the state to be built to the Zero-Energy-Ready standard. The Department...
Sustainability Berkeley Requires All New Construction to Be Electric The Berkeley, Calif., city council recently passed a historic ordinance requiring all new buildings to be completely electric, the National...
Codes + Standards ICC-ES Certifies Tesla Solar Roof to Meet Multiple Building Codes ICC-Evaluation Service has certified the Tesla Solar Roof to meet the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, the...
Codes + Standards Austin May Amend Codes for Wildfire Protection Austin, Texas, is considering a plan to require all new homes and businesses constructed near wildland areas to be built with wildfire...
Codes + Standards Investors Pouring in Billions to Construction Technology Sector Investors are pumping in billions of dollars into the construction technology sector, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal....
Codes + Standards Lack of Standards Hampers Development of Exoskeleton Industry The exoskeleton industry is being held back for lack of standards, according to Forbes contributor Borislav Marinov. A lack of guidelines,...
Codes + Standards USGBC Calls for Proposals for Feedback, Concepts for Next LEED Version The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently called for proposals to solicit feedback and concepts for the next version of LEED. The...
Codes + Standards Oregon Moves to Legalize Apartments in all Communities Oregon is poised to override restrictions on apartment buildings in all communities throughout the state. House Bill 2001 will permit...
Codes + Standards How to Achieve the Zero Energy Ready Home Label Builder/Developer, Jay Epstein, owner of Health E Community Enterprises has a long history of constructing energy efficient homes. He is...
Codes + Standards Campaign Launched to Promote ‘Climate-Smart Wood’ The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and four environmental advocacy groups have launched a promotional campaign for forest practices and...
