Codes + Standards Incentives, leasing policies driving PV installations in New York State went from seventh to fifth overall in number of solar jobs in 2013
Codes + Standards Honda, UC Davis build ‘Smart Home’ that generates surplus energy The home is expected to generate 2.6 megawatt-hours of surplus per year
Codes + Standards White roofs outperform green roofs in reducing heat-island effect, says Lawrence Berkeley Lab A new report says white roofs are three times more effective than green roofs for cooling
Codes + Standards Falling PV costs making subsidies unnecessary in Europe Solar installations grew by one-third in 77 U.S. communities in 2013
Construction Quality Back to Basics: 4 Strategies to Prevent Nail Pops APA - The Engineered Wood Association introduces the third article in its Builder Tips series of publications
Codes + Standards Eliminating Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac a bad move, economist says Such a move could lower home values, impact national economy
Builders RSI Development announces launch of RSI Homes The builder’s strategic focus will be on small and large infill opportunities in Orange County, Los Angeles, and the Inland Empire.
Codes + Standards OSHA may assume fall-protection oversight in Arizona Federal agency says current state standards provide insufficient protection for falls of 6 to 15 feet
Codes + Standards Associated Builders and Contractors wary of federal overtime rules changes Organization promises to explore all avenues to avoid harm to merit shop contractors
Codes + Standards EPA clarifies Clean Water Act with revision Builders have spoken out against the new rule, which aims to reduce confusion about when bodies of water are designated as federal
