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Destructive Incidents Call for New, Sustainable Building Codes

Code updates are in order for stronger buildings and site development regulation By Don Neff Hurricane Ian in Southwest Florida

In 2019, Berkeley, Calif. became the first U.S. state to implement a policy aimed eliminating greenhouse gas emissions. According to

Building beyond the IECC energy code By Gayathri Vijayakumar Outside of California, states tend to adopt an iteration of the

The members of RESNET hosted a webinar to discuss the updates and changes that will be taking effect on July

Poor air quality in your home can impact your health By Bill Hayward Have you ever wondered if your home

All about advanced framing By Aleeta Dene, P.E. As builders continue to look for ways to reduce costs and improve

The Biden-Harris administration announced a new initiative to advance building codes nationwide. This is to address the climate crisis. According

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) mission is to protect human health and the environment. One way the Agency achieves

KBIS speaker offers carpenters simple solutions for safer stairs. By Doug Walter The National Safety Council reveals that 12,000 people

The significant value of energy efficiency. As green living is becoming the standard for renters and home buyers alike, builders

Pilot program launches for organizations seeking certification. As climate change is a looming threat, a new program will start to

An overview of the five most considerable projects from USGBC’s ranking. 106 communities received the certification across the U.S. in