Codes + Standards Two years for rooftop solar cost to be on par with coal, oil The price of the technology will continue to drop.
Codes + Standards International Green Construction Code will include option for outcome-based approach Building energy codes previously relied on performance and prescriptive measures to demonstrate compliance.
Codes + Standards Colorado must fix construction defects law, Denver Post says Colorado city approves ordinance to minimize litigation.
Codes + Standards ecoSelect billed as simple green building program for home construction Program helping builders navigate code requirements and green certification programs.
Codes + Standards U.S. Navy will install solar panels on 6,000 San Diego homes Public-private partnership will save at least $60 million in energy production over 20-year deal.
Codes + Standards Fewer homebuyers paying cash for new homes Cash sales have seen annual declines for nearly two years.
Codes + Standards U.S. moving closer to building zero-net energy communities Lancaster, Calif., is one community incorporating the latest water- and energy-saving technology into homes.
Codes + Standards ANSI approves 2015 Wood-Frame Construction Manual standard Buildings adhering to the standard will better withstand damage and protect occupants.
Codes + Standards Architect will use tidal power for new home in South Africa Turbines will turn sea water into electricity.
Codes + Standards New Jersey spends more than $1 billion to replace or restore homes damaged by Sandy More than 80 percent of impacted homeowners are in the construction process or applying for reoccupancy.
