Codes + Standards Shea Homes the subject of Seattle’s largest class-action lawsuit Homeowners in Trilogy Redmond Ridge development are complaining of improper roof flashing, poor sealing.
Codes + Standards Revisions to bank mortgage-lending penalty guidelines take effect With a better idea of when they could be penalized for lending to unqualified applicants, banks should ease credit requirements.
Codes + Standards Roofing material manufacturers extend research project on sustainable roofing New York-based study evaluates benefits of thermal insulation and cool roofing in northern climates.
Codes + Standards Fannie Mae, Detroit Land Bank Authority partner to stabilize neighborhoods Foreclosed properties will go to the Land Bank, which will determine the best use for the community.
Codes + Standards Two years for rooftop solar cost to be on par with coal, oil The price of the technology will continue to drop.
Codes + Standards International Green Construction Code will include option for outcome-based approach Building energy codes previously relied on performance and prescriptive measures to demonstrate compliance.
Codes + Standards Colorado must fix construction defects law, Denver Post says Colorado city approves ordinance to minimize litigation.
Codes + Standards ecoSelect billed as simple green building program for home construction Program helping builders navigate code requirements and green certification programs.
Codes + Standards U.S. Navy will install solar panels on 6,000 San Diego homes Public-private partnership will save at least $60 million in energy production over 20-year deal.
Codes + Standards Fewer homebuyers paying cash for new homes Cash sales have seen annual declines for nearly two years.
