Codes + Standards Insurance group recommends federal incentives for state building code improvements Study indicates greater focus on disaster mitigation would lead to savings for taxpayers
Codes + Standards Federal Housing Finance chief says Fannie, Freddie should increase credit for homeowners Statement comes as FHFA, others working on new securitized mortgage rules
Codes + Standards Houses designed with passive survivability are more resilient and energy efficient Resilient Building Institute founder renovated house to include R-45 walls, R-60 roof
Codes + Standards U.S. Senate kills bipartisan energy-efficiency bill Fight over Keystone XL pipeline amendment stalls legislation before Senate vote
Codes + Standards Construction skilled-worker shortage causing rise in claims Mistakes are leading to higher injury rates, construction defects
Codes + Standards ConsensusDocs releases new agreements for contractors who hire consultants New industry standards will establish a contractual base for various consulting arrangements
Codes + Standards Researchers recommend new homes have safe rooms for tornado survival New practices recommended in light of 2013 Oklahoma tornado
Codes + Standards SolarCity expands service to Nevada beginning this fall Company will offer 3-kw systems starting at $25 to $100 a month
Codes + Standards North American Passive House conference in San Francisco in September Passive House Institute U.S. currently accepting papers, presenters
Codes + Standards OSHA’s Stop Falls web site includes fall prevention videos OSHA is also planning a National Safety Stand-Down event for next month.