Codes + Standards The Birds, Bees, Flowers, and Trees Revisited For those of you that have projects with regulatory agency permits, it is imperative that you respect the Birds’ Breeding Season. If you...
Codes + Standards Builders responding to demand for more energy efficient homes Young adult buyers have ranked homes and products with Energy Star certifications as a priority
Codes + Standards D.C. may place height limit on rowhouses Rowhoses in the U.S. capital may soon not be taller than 35 feet
Codes + Standards Popularity of solar power has utilities scrambling to make up for declining revenue Utility companies are lobbying regulators to vote for a fixed monthly grid maintenance surcharge
Codes + Standards L.A. bans oversized additions and teardowns for McMansions City officials say the ban comes from a report that says oversized homes are threatening the character of neighborhoods.
Codes + Standards Firefighters push for home sprinklers but homebuilders oppose code change Home builders in Tennessee say adding sprinkles significantly raises a home’s price
Codes + Standards Florida Senate votes to preserve funds earmarked for affordable housing Voters in Florida passed a law to dedicate a portion of real estate transaction to preserve nature
Codes + Standards North Carolina bill would stop cities from dictating new home design Some lawmakers have argued that some cities had exceeded their authority
Codes + Standards U.S. residential sector installs record amount of solar power in 2014 More than 1 gigawatt of solar power was installed
Codes + Standards Higher mortgage rates could be coming later this year The possible increase may boost home buying in the near future