Codes + Standards Dikes, water pumps, and parks will help New York City area be more resilient The city will be adding the structures as flood protection measures courtesy of $1 billion in federal funding.
Codes + Standards Arizona drywall contractor to pay fine, back wages for worker misclassification More than 445 workers who were stripped of worker protections will receive $556,000 in overtime back wages
Codes + Standards Robert A.M. Stern argues for revival of the planned garden suburb Architect says garden suburbs can provide affordable, diverse housing options in cities like Detroit
Market Data + Trends Leading Markets Index: 56 metros at or above normal levels in June Of the approximately 350 metro markets nationwide, 56 returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity, which represents a net gain of nine metros year-over-year.
Codes + Standards Researchers analyze impact of attic duct system on energy efficiency in Stockton, Calif. A California-based research project shows proper placement of ductwork can increase cooling power efficiency up to 74 percent.
Codes + Standards Home builders pressure officials to ease up on new building codes in Illinois Contractors argue their costs have been increased, while code proponents say codes level the playing field.
Codes + Standards Resiliency measures for hurricanes can help with tornadoes Items like hurricane clips and reinforced windows could reduce or prevent damage on the edges of tornadoes
Housing Zone* UNPUBLISHED Apartment and condominium market shows positive growth in first quarter The latest Multifamily Production Index (MPI) increased three points to 53, which is the ninth consecutive quarter with a reading of 50 or above.
Market Data + Trends Luxury home sales on the rise Sales of the most expensive 1 percent of homes in the country climbed 35.7 percent in 2013 and continue to increase.
Codes + Standards Interest groups battle in Michigan over energy code update Home builders worry the new requirements could raise the price of a new home $18,000.
