Codes + Standards Interest groups battle in Michigan over energy code update Home builders worry the new requirements could raise the price of a new home $18,000.
Codes + Standards Federal Alliance for Safe Homes applauds Moore's code updates The organization says the city's new tornado-based design philosophy should be an example for other communities.
Codes + Standards European Passivhaus tailored for North America in new standard The final format of the new standard is uncertain, but it could be zone-based or centered on an equation
Codes + Standards Insurance group recommends federal incentives for state building code improvements Study indicates greater focus on disaster mitigation would lead to savings for taxpayers
Codes + Standards Federal Housing Finance chief says Fannie, Freddie should increase credit for homeowners Statement comes as FHFA, others working on new securitized mortgage rules
Codes + Standards Houses designed with passive survivability are more resilient and energy efficient Resilient Building Institute founder renovated house to include R-45 walls, R-60 roof
Codes + Standards U.S. Senate kills bipartisan energy-efficiency bill Fight over Keystone XL pipeline amendment stalls legislation before Senate vote
Codes + Standards Construction skilled-worker shortage causing rise in claims Mistakes are leading to higher injury rates, construction defects
Codes + Standards ConsensusDocs releases new agreements for contractors who hire consultants New industry standards will establish a contractual base for various consulting arrangements
Codes + Standards Researchers recommend new homes have safe rooms for tornado survival New practices recommended in light of 2013 Oklahoma tornado
