Codes + Standards U.S. Senate kills bipartisan energy-efficiency bill Fight over Keystone XL pipeline amendment stalls legislation before Senate vote
Design Home Design: Good things in a small package The Chateau Qu’Appelle by True North Log Homes packs high-tech environmental features and rich detailing into an efficient, 1,735-square-foot plan.
Codes + Standards Construction skilled-worker shortage causing rise in claims Mistakes are leading to higher injury rates, construction defects
Builders Standard Pacific Homes introduces luxury designs in Blackstone community Avignon at Blackstone includes spa-like master suites, in-home pet suites, gourmet kitchens, and outdoor living areas.
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
Codes + Standards SolarCity expands service to Nevada beginning this fall Company will offer 3-kw systems starting at $25 to $100 a month
Codes + Standards North American Passive House conference in San Francisco in September Passive House Institute U.S. currently accepting papers, presenters
Market Data + Trends Builder confidence remains in holding pattern Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes in May fell one point to 45 from a revised April reading of 46 on the Housing Market Index.
Housing Giants 2014 Housing Giants Rankings Professional Builder’s annual Housing Giants list, ranked by revenue, includes 293 of the country’s largest builders. To see other years of Housing Giants rankings, click here.
