Builder Magazine: Legislation

Home Innovation to Release High-R Wall Construction Guide

Mon, 20 May 2013 04:57:59 EST

Home Innovation Research Labs soon will release a design guide about high-R wall construction.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Massive Health Care Law Reshapes Builders' Employee Benefits

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 12:01:05 EST

But there's still a lot of ambiguity surrounding the Affordable Care Act.

Real Estate on the Ballot

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:39:14 EST

In addition to choosing a president at the polls last week, voters also passed judgment on ballot questions dealing with land use, property taxes, infrastructure spending, and other issues affecting builders and real estate.

A New Law Eases Risk From Peer Reviews

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:52:55 EST

Missouri statute shields architects, designers, and engineers who engage in third-party design evaluations.

Right Away, Housing Challenges for Obama

Fri, 9 Nov 2012 01:55:45 EST

Fiscal cliff negotiations may include homeowner tax breaks.

What Obama’s Re-Election Means for Housing

Thu, 8 Nov 2012 03:21:06 EST

Refinancing, new mortgage regulations, and the mortgage interest deduction all won on Tuesday. But the best shot at more principal reductions might have been lost.

Where the Affordable Care Act is Headed

Mon, 5 Nov 2012 01:40:09 EST

These website links provide an array of helpful information and data about the Act and how it is likely to play out over the next several years.

Massive Health Care Law Reshapes Builders' Employee Benefits

Thu, 8 Nov 2012 04:54:19 EST

The Affordable Care Act is reshaping the health care coverage builders offer their employees.

Mortgage Interest Deduction in Jeopardy

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:43:26 EST

Both presidential candidates indicate they may be open to eliminating or reining in MID.

Local Towns Scramble to Comply With Maine's First Statewide Codes

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 03:13:51 EST

In tiny Lincoln, training for contractors and the town's enforcement officer smooth the process.