Codes + Standards OSHA appoints new director for its construction directorate Construction industry veteran Dean McKenzie has been appointed as the new director of OSHA’s Directorate of Construction.
Codes + Standards Texas City Legislators Uphold Solar Panel Roof Limitations The city council in Allen, Texas voted to restrict homeowners from placing panels where they are visible from the street in the front of homes.
Codes + Standards Far-flung suburbs losing favor with home buyers Buyers are more willing to bid above asking price in desirable suburbs close to the urban core
Codes + Standards McMansions turning out to be bad investments in some regions The return on investment has dropped sharply in part due to housing markets flooded with big, new homes
Codes + Standards Housing experts want next president to revamp lending, regulations Experts also said the next president should focus on incentivizing builders to develop entry-level housing.
Codes + Standards Fannie Mae to support $1 billion manufactured housing deal, its largest ever The deal pertains to the Denver-based Yes! Communities, a portfolio of real estate funds managed by Stockbridge Capital Group
Codes + Standards Suburban enclaves said to be losing favor in some regions Buyers prefer city living, so many formerly desirable subruban homes stay on the market much longer than in recent years
Codes + Standards Demonstration Home In New York Designed To Be Hurricane Resistant The house uses energy-efficient insulated concrete form for the walls and floors designed to withstand wind and flying debris
Codes + Standards FEMA Wants To Toughen Flood Regulation On Projects Using Federal Funds The proposal would prompt projects to be built as much as two feet higher. Some business groups say regulations would drive up costs
Codes + Standards Unfinished flood control projects blamed for thousands of destroyed homes in Louisiana flood The projects began after a massive flood in 1983