Codes + Standards Some homes under construction in Moore, Okla., not up to tornado code City officials want homes to be able to withstand EF-2 or EF-3 tornadoes.
Codes + Standards Stanford University researchers develop inexpensive seismic isolators for homes Initial testing looks promising for devices that researchers say could eliminate need for residential earthquake insurance.
Codes + Standards Spike in roofing demand prompts Sioux Falls, S.D., to consider dropping building permits Local contractors are split on the issue but do favor more thorough inspections.
Codes + Standards Roofers association responds to Wall Street Journal article on fall protection regulations Representatives say that OSHA regulations need to go beyond personal fall arrest systems.
Codes + Standards Former Fed chairman fails to qualify for refinancing loan Incident raises question of whether the credit market is too restrictive.
Codes + Standards End of Fannie Mae’s HomePath program indicates healthier home market The original campaign lowered the down payment for buyers of foreclosed homes.
Codes + Standards New York City releases guide for retrofitting homes against floods New legislation will increase flood insurance premiums for buildings that aren't retrofitted.
Codes + Standards Feds to train U.S. veterans to install solar panels The training is part of ongoing efforts across the government to reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Codes + Standards Home ownership pays off, according to Fed’s survey Home equity increases homeowners' net worth up to 46 times that of renters.
Codes + Standards Lack of Affordable Housing Provides Opportunity for Builders Foreign governments willing to sell land for cheap could spur more housing construction
