Builder Magazine: Codes & Standards

Superstorm Sandy's long tail of after-effects

Wed, 8 May 2013 10:17:52 EST

The six month period since Hurricane Sandy has provided mixed results from insurers and urban planners, but it's also provided opportunity for builders to talk about building better for the future.

OSHA: Roof Safety Rules

Thu, 9 May 2013 08:10:41 EST

Fall protection is now OSHA's No. 1 national priority, but a lot of roofing contractors don't know it. Here's what you need to know.

Construction Defect Bill Killed in Committee

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:25:36 EST

Colorado builders had hoped for some legal cover for transit-oriented development projects.

Code Clash in New Mexico

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:25:22 EST

Builders and environmentalists take to the courts to sort out which energy regs will prevail.

Construction Defect Lawsuit Worries Risk Development in Colorado

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:43:58 EST

With the city’s first light-rail line scheduled to begin service this month, Denver leaders and builders hope that legislation will protect plans for transit-oriented development.

Energy-Related Mortgage Innovations To Come Within a Year?

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 03:10:14 EST

Three recent studies address energy efficiency and home ownership bode well for significant changes to the way buyers finance home purchases.

Energy Efficiency Boosts Grayhawk Homes’ Image

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:42:33 EST

The Georgia-based production builder is one of Energy Star’s 2013 Partners.

Codes And Standards Lean Toward Better Hot Water Delivery

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:28:21 EST

A demand-control pump that owners is one key saving water and energy.

What Sequestration Means for Home Builders

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 02:47:18 EST

As the government cuts begin to take hold, builders are trying to gauge what the impact will be on housing's rebound.

New Lighting Laws Bring Incandescent Alternatives

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:19:44 EST

New laws mean fewer incandescent bulbs. We take a look at CFL, LED, and halogen incandescent bulbs.

NAHB Research Center Becomes Home Innovation Research Labs

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 11:54:09 EST

Michelle Desiderio talks with ECOHOME about her organization’s new name, the recently released 2012 version of the National Green Building Standard, and challenges facing green home builders and remodelers.

National Green Building Standard Wins ANSI Approval

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 01:30:30 EST

In January, the American National Standards Institute approved the National Green Building Standard.

A Housing 'Lifer' Takes the Reins at NAHB

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 11:38:43 EST

Rick Judson, a North Carolina-based builder, will focus on keeping the industry's recovery moving forward.

California Adopts New Building Standards

Mon, 4 Feb 2013 10:25:12 EST

The new code includes stricter energy efficiency requirements and more-straightforward rules for accessibility.

Design Contest Wants Young Architects to Rethink Wood As a Primary Material

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 01:42:37 EST

Taller wood structures could be a byproduct of this design competition.

National Green Building Standard Registration Process

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 01:09:10 EST

New registration process for the NGBS Green Certification Program is free.

Construction Detail: Foundation Footings

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:10:41 EST

Where foundation footings change elevation, forming and pouring a continuous footing is problematic.

Housing in 2013: What’s In, What’s Out

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:14:52 EST

What a difference a year makes. 2012 was the year the housing recovery came to life – with the market now stronger than anyone dared hope for a year ago. Here’s what 2013 has in store.

10 Business Trends That Will Shape Housing in 2013

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:30:16 EST

Builders were growing again in 2012, but new challenges lie ahead.

The Chemical Industry Weighs In on Buildings’ Energy Efficiency

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 01:41:55 EST

A new report about lowering greenhouse gas emissions is part alarm, part product pitch.