Codes + Standards New reflective roofing material said to outperform white roofs by 50 degrees The new roof product is being developed by The University of Technology in Sydney, Australia
Codes + Standards RESNET Develops Residential Water Efficiency Rating System RESNET launched a new Water Efficiency Rating index to give homeowners an indication of their home's water-efficiency.
Codes + Standards NGBS Green Certification Program Marks Milestone Home Innovation Reserach Labs recently achieved a major milestone with its National Green Building Standard certification program.
Codes + Standards New housing crisis could result from renters being unable to afford to buy homes Policymakers seem to be either oblivious or unwilling to do much about it
Codes + Standards HUD has new anti-termite rules for Minnesota developers Buyers of unprotected homes will be unable to qualify for government-backed mortgages
Codes + Standards Tennessee law creates program to recruit youth into construction industry The program will be run by a nonprofit under the Associated General Contractors of Tennessee
Codes + Standards New Colorado development allows homeowners archeological excavation rights on their property The homeowners’ association covenants allow residents to excavate on their land under the supervision of a professional archaeologist
Codes + Standards Guides to wood construction in high wind areas updated The guides establish prescriptive, wind-resistive structural requirements for wood-frame buildings of different sizes and shapes
Codes + Standards Shortage of lots hits record high Nearly 23 percent of builders in a survey characterized the supply of buildable lots as “very low”
Codes + Standards About 6.6 million homes on Atlantic and Gulf coasts at risk from hurricanes The amount of potential damage can cost $1.5 trillion
