Codes + Standards Feds issue alert on silica exposure during countertop manufacture and installation Studies show exposure to crystalline silica causes silicosis.
Codes + Standards Solar panels add average of $15,000 to home values Buyers willing to pay more for a house with photovoltaics
Codes + Standards Construction begins on largest geothermal-equipped housing development in U.S. A ground-source heat pump will be required in every unit.
Codes + Standards Proposed standards for gas fireplaces would eliminate pilot lights The proposed standard strives for cost- and energy-efficiency.
Codes + Standards Boston looks to sell 250 lots for contractors to build affordable homes Homes must be sold at prices aimed at middle-income buyers
Codes + Standards Historic home retrofit in Michigan achieves net-zero energy In keeping with historic accuracy, the family supplemented antiques where reclaimed materials weren’t possible.
Codes + Standards Solar panels face criticism in Texas for ‘industrial look’ For some residents, aesthetic value matters over carbon footprint and savings.
Codes + Standards Most U.S. homes qualify for down payment assistance Data was taken from Down Payment Resource's Homeownership Program Index
Codes + Standards ASHRAE, IAQA approve consolidation The consolidation is hoped to create high-impact resources for building professionals worldwide
Codes + Standards Ten solutions to common OSHA violations How do you avoid common OSHA regulation violations? Here is some advice.
