Codes + Standards GBCI renamed Green Business Certification Inc. The name change reflects the organization’s expansion beyond its original focus on design and construction
Codes + Standards OSHA’s estimated cost of silica rule said to underestimate impact by $4.5 billion annually The Construction Industry Safety Coalition says that OSHA’s flawed cost estimates point to flaws in the rule
Codes + Standards Lumber Liquidators faces five class action lawsuits over laminate flooring The flooring distributor’s testing kits were deemed “unreliable” by consumer rights firm Hagens Berman
Codes + Standards New version of Building Energy Data Exchange Specification launched The new dictionary facilitates consistent exchange of building characteristics and energy use data
Codes + Standards NAHB, other industry groups ask Congress to stop EPA’s expanded reach of Clean Water Act Industry groups feared the proposed bill will create more red tape for developers
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Sponsored Codes + Standards Navigate new water heater regulations Now that the U.S. Department of Energy’s new residential water heater regulations are in effect, it’s important to understand the new...
Codes + Standards New water heaters get efficiency boost in April The Department of Energy has released new standards
Codes + Standards Virginia surpasses Florida for strictest hurricane building codes The overhaul of Florida’s building codes after Hurricane Andrew made the state slip to second spot
Codes + Standards California imposes stringent new water standards The state’s energy commission approved new standards on toilets, urinals, and faucets sold in California