Codes + Standards Minnesota Amish family taken to court for failing to install sewage system Denied a building permit, the family claims they've lived without a sewage system for years.
Codes + Standards Emerging smart-building materials could impact sustainability, resilience Bamboo could prove stronger than plywood
Codes + Standards Company officials charged with involuntary manslaughter in worker’s death Warnings of unsafe conditions had been issued to prior to the accident.
Codes + Standards Solar panel installation in Arizona requires multiple professionals Electrical connections and roof warranties are among the elements that must be considered.
Codes + Standards Napa Valley assesses impact on buildings after earthquake Downtown Napa has more than 150 buildings declared unsafe for occupancy since the quake.
Codes + Standards OSHA extends comment period on proposed injury and illness rule A proposed increase in electronic record keeping has raised concerns about privacy.
Codes + Standards Obama meets with construction industry leaders on immigration reform Changes could allow improvements for workers' spouses and low-skilled workers.
Codes + Standards Industry groups agree to streamline green building tool coordination and development The goal of coordination is easier adoption of green building codes and greater incentive for programs like LEED.
Codes + Standards Growing trend of U.S. cities loosening zoning regulations Focus is shifting toward the appearance and relationship between buildings and away from building use.
Market Data + Trends New-home sales down 2.4 percent in July Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 2.4 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 412,000 units in July, according to data from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau.
