Preparing Homebuilders for the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and Beyond
Building beyond the IECC energy code By Gayathri Vijayakumar Outside of California, states tend to adopt an iteration of the
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Building Codes
Updates and Changes to RESNET MINHERS and ANSI Standards
The members of RESNET hosted a webinar to discuss the updates and changes that will be taking effect on July
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Building to Code Doesn’t Guarantee a Healthy Home
Poor air quality in your home can impact your health By Bill Hayward Have you ever wondered if your home
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Advanced Framing: Reduce Costs, Boost Efficiency and Structural Integrity
All about advanced framing By Aleeta Dene, P.E. As builders continue to look for ways to reduce costs and improve
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White House Announces Building Codes Initiative
The Biden-Harris administration announced a new initiative to advance building codes nationwide. This is to address the climate crisis. According
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Green Homes Go Further with EPA Partnership Programs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) mission is to protect human health and the environment. One way the Agency achieves
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Tips For Safer Stairs
KBIS speaker offers carpenters simple solutions for safer stairs. By Doug Walter The National Safety Council reveals that 12,000 people
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New Tools Are Redefining Energy Efficiency
The significant value of energy efficiency. As green living is becoming the standard for renters and home buyers alike, builders
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New Sustainability Certification Program from NSF International
Pilot program launches for organizations seeking certification. As climate change is a looming threat, a new program will start to
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Top Five LEED Certified Projects of 2021
An overview of the five most considerable projects from USGBC’s ranking. 106 communities received the certification across the U.S. in
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The GHB Interview: Sam Rashkin, President of Team Zero
GHB: Can you tell us a little bit about your experience within the housing industry and with energy efficiency? Sam
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The GHB Interview: Dan Dunmoyer, President, California Building Industry Association
Dan Dunmoyer of the California Building Industry Association shares insight into Title 24 changes enacted January 1st, 2020, affordability, and
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California Energy Commission Expert Panel
Title 24 updates are here; this is what builders should know By CHRISTOPHER OLVERA, MAZI SHIRAKH What do you think
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Pushing Sustainability in 2020
Cities like Santa Monica are changing the way they design, develop, and build to reduce the built environment’s carbon footprint
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Standards for 2020
Title 24 standards have evolved over the decades. How will they come into play in 2020? By MANNY GONZALEZ The
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Cleaning California’s Home Stock
California continues to move toward energy efficiency as the California Energy Commission updates their codes to use less and save
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