Codes + Standards Lending standards have eased according to NAHB survey Survey results showed the 10th consecutive quarter of improvement
Codes + Standards More than 50 design, construction, and real estate firms urge action on climate change The Building and Real Estate Climate Declaration calls attention to the risks and opportunities associated with climate change on the built environment
Codes + Standards 2015 Code Conforming Wood Design publication now available Easy-to-use tables are provided in CCWD for determining maximum building size
Codes + Standards Gypsum Association releases guidance document on abuse resistant and impact-resistant panels Abuse-resistant gypsum panel products feature a higher density gypsum core than regular wallboard
Codes + Standards Energy efficiency should be considered in home appraisals A new DoE white paper says home appraisers are unlikely to recognize the value of energy efficiency features
Codes + Standards Builders seeing higher profits on houses with smart-home technology Security and convenience are the primary drivers for smart home technology
Codes + Standards S.F. Bay area bans wood-burning devices in all new homes Up to $3 million in rebates is pledged to help cover some costs of replacing residents’ wood-burning devices
Codes + Standards Builders, realtors associations urge changes to housing programs The act has the potential to help streamline programs for low-income homebuyers and renters
Codes + Standards Budget bill provision raises OSHA fines for first time in 25 years OSHA has not announced the exact increase, but it could be as much as an 80% jump