Codes + Standards Emerging smart-building materials could impact sustainability, resilience Bamboo could prove stronger than plywood
Codes + Standards Company officials charged with involuntary manslaughter in worker’s death Warnings of unsafe conditions had been issued to prior to the accident.
Codes + Standards Solar panel installation in Arizona requires multiple professionals Electrical connections and roof warranties are among the elements that must be considered.
Codes + Standards Napa Valley assesses impact on buildings after earthquake Downtown Napa has more than 150 buildings declared unsafe for occupancy since the quake.
Codes + Standards OSHA extends comment period on proposed injury and illness rule A proposed increase in electronic record keeping has raised concerns about privacy.
Codes + Standards Obama meets with construction industry leaders on immigration reform Changes could allow improvements for workers' spouses and low-skilled workers.
Codes + Standards Industry groups agree to streamline green building tool coordination and development The goal of coordination is easier adoption of green building codes and greater incentive for programs like LEED.
Codes + Standards Growing trend of U.S. cities loosening zoning regulations Focus is shifting toward the appearance and relationship between buildings and away from building use.
Codes + Standards Owners enthused over geothermal system after expanding Westport, Conn., home The system has eliminated oil and gas bills for the 1950s-era, 1,800-sf home.
Codes + Standards Californians turn to green dyes to spruce up parched lawns Tightening water-use restrictions are driving the use of the non-toxic dye.