Codes + Standards Austin May Amend Codes for Wildfire Protection Austin, Texas, is considering a plan to require all new homes and businesses constructed near wildland areas to be built with wildfire...
Codes + Standards Investors Pouring in Billions to Construction Technology Sector Investors are pumping in billions of dollars into the construction technology sector, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal....
Codes + Standards Lack of Standards Hampers Development of Exoskeleton Industry The exoskeleton industry is being held back for lack of standards, according to Forbes contributor Borislav Marinov. A lack of guidelines,...
Codes + Standards USGBC Calls for Proposals for Feedback, Concepts for Next LEED Version The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently called for proposals to solicit feedback and concepts for the next version of LEED. The...
Codes + Standards Oregon Moves to Legalize Apartments in all Communities Oregon is poised to override restrictions on apartment buildings in all communities throughout the state. House Bill 2001 will permit...
Codes + Standards How to Achieve the Zero Energy Ready Home Label Builder/Developer, Jay Epstein, owner of Health E Community Enterprises has a long history of constructing energy efficient homes. He is...
Codes + Standards Campaign Launched to Promote ‘Climate-Smart Wood’ The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and four environmental advocacy groups have launched a promotional campaign for forest practices and...
Codes + Standards U.S. Major Metros Experiencing ‘Doppler Shift’ in Walkable Urban Development The 30 largest cities in the U.S. are experiencing a “Doppler shift” in walkable development, according to a researcher at the George...
Codes + Standards Concrete Repair Code Requirements Released The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has released ACI 562-19 Code Requirements for Assessment, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Existing...
Codes + Standards Oregon Bans Single-Family Zoning in Cities The Oregon state legislature recently passed House Bill 2001, which would eliminate exclusive single-family zoning in areas around the state...