Codes + Standards ASHRAE, IAQA approve consolidation The consolidation is hoped to create high-impact resources for building professionals worldwide
Codes + Standards Ten solutions to common OSHA violations How do you avoid common OSHA regulation violations? Here is some advice.
Codes + Standards Minnesota homebuilders ask court to delay fire sprinkler law Minnesota is the fourth jurisdiction to adopt some form of residential sprinkler mandate for single-family homes.
Codes + Standards Indiana bill would make solar less attractive to homeowners The bill will lower the amount of money solar customers get for selling excess power
Codes + Standards EPA looking at revisions to lead paint rules that could lower costs The construction industry will benefit from an estimated $9 million of savings annually.
Codes + Standards AGC working with EPA on web site to help with environmental rule compliance The site will help contractors comply with environmental regulations.
Codes + Standards Petition initiative in Florida would allow homeowners to sell solar power to other consumers Proponents say the measure would boost the state's solar energy market if passed.
Housing Zone* UNPUBLISHED U.S. solar energy output up dramatically since 2008 One company booked almost as much solar capacity in one quarter as the entire industry installed in all of 2008.
Codes + Standards Sustainable Forestry Initiative launches new standards and rules New standards and rules can affect how sourcing for wood products are done.
Housing Zone* UNPUBLISHED Ban on construction in area of Sacramento expected to be lifted The six-year-old restriction came because of the area's flooding concerns.
