Codes + Standards These 20 Cities Have the Strictest Zoning Laws for Builders Being a builder can already be an uphill battle, but these 20 cities’ zoning laws make it even harder. Zoning laws can increase costs and...
Codes + Standards Seventy Percent of U.S. Adults Support Solar Mandate on New Homes Seventy percent of U.S. adults age 25 and older would support a nationwide mandate requiring that solar panels be installed on all newly...
Codes + Standards Car-Free Streets Could Become Common in Major Cities San Francisco is the latest city to declare cars off-limits on a major city street, following the lead of New York. The city by the bay will...
Codes + Standards CRE Professionals Have Increased Interest in Embodied Carbon Accounting, Smart Buildings Interest in embodied carbon accounting and smart buildings is growing among commercial real estate professionals, according to a recent...
Codes + Standards White Paper Focuses on Metal Composite Material Labeling The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has released a white paper focused on Metal Composite Material (MCM) labeling. The document,...
Codes + Standards New Standard Provides Specification for Street and Area Lighting with Controls, Sensors A new standard provides mechanical and electrical specifications for interfacing street and area lighting with controls and sensor...
Codes + Standards California Bans Home Insurers from Canceling Policies Due to Wildfire Risk California has banned home insurers from dropping policies in areas vulnerable to the effects of wildfire risk. The new policy places a one...
Codes + Standards Hard Rock Hotel Collapse in New Orleans Puts Spotlight on Undocumented Workers The collapse of the Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans earlier this year has shed light on the plight of undocumented construction workers....
Codes + Standards New York City Passes Legislation to Prevent Bird Strikes on Buildings New York City recently passed legislation aimed at preventing bird collisions with buildings. The new regulation is believed to be the most...
Codes + Standards Ebook Provides Guidance for Builders on Preventing Wildfire Disasters A new ebook is available aimed at providing guidance for “a new era of safe home building in wildfire-prone areas.” The publication, called...