Codes + Standards Architect sentenced to a year in jail for firefighter's death Outdoor fireplace hidden inside violated local building codes
Codes + Standards United Association, NRDC seek major plumbing code changes Coalition pushing insulation for all hot water piping systems in 2015 code updates
Codes + Standards Napa County, Calif., adopts new code changes Changes add green building requirements for home alteration projects
Codes + Standards Backlash from utilities on rising demand for rooftop solar panels Some states levying additional fees for customers with PVs
Codes + Standards Los Angeles homes facing new reflective roof requirement City looking to cut down on urban heat island effect
Codes + Standards Authority of EPA, OSHA among top U.S. regulatory battles for 2014 EPA looking to control small bodies of water; OSHA moving against combustible dust
Market Data + Trends Housing markets continue to show gradual improvement The average market nationwide is running at 86 percent of normal economic and housing activity, according to the Leading Markets Index.
Codes + Standards Measuring whole building energy use among big changes in LEED v4 Water metering and outdoor water use reduction are among the newest provisions
Codes + Standards Connecticut’s solar power fund boosts installation of PVs on homes statewide 2,160 residential solar systems contracts have been approved in the last 22 months
Codes + Standards Three trends shaping the green construction industry Healthy building materials and environmentally friendly construction outcomes are especially relevant to homebuilders
