Codes + Standards Fayetteville, Ga., considers design rules on new homes Builders say adding more windows and restricting cladding materials would increase the cost of building without raising appraised values.
Codes + Standards Boston testing mobile building permit tracking app The electronic database will update automatically with contact information and status updates
Codes + Standards Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac ready to accept 3 percent down on some mortgages First-time, low-income and returning buyers are all eligible for the reduced rate.
Codes + Standards New Jersey considers grants for microhomes for low-income residents Proposed three-year pilot would allot $5 million for homes 300 sf or less
Codes + Standards Solar panels standard on thousands of new homes in the West Program could save homeowners 20 percent on solar power
Building Materials Registration Open for BAU 2015 The world’s leading trade show for architecture, materials and systems will be held in Munich, Germany, from Jan. 19 - 24, 2015.
Codes + Standards Mayor backs reform of Pittsburgh inspection, permitting practices Land use and management will also be a focus to improve efficiency and productivity.
Codes + Standards Coalition pushes for update to New York State’s building code Bringing state codes up to 2015 ICC standards would simplify interstate development.
Codes + Standards Fraunhofer Center completes first installation of Plug and Play PV System Implementation of the system could cut installation costs of solar electricity more than half by 2020.
Codes + Standards Decatur, Ga., approves development ordinances that boost energy efficiency New residences must be built to one of three recognized green standards.
