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Maryland senators criticized regulations proposed by the Maryland Department of the Environment last month that would require the use of best available technology for nitrogen removal septic...
A recent change in the California building code may make homes larger, at least on paper.
Several groups including public adjusters, the Merlin Law Group — a Florida law firm specializing in disputes between homeowners and insurance companies — and United Policyholders — a non-profit...
During 2010, more than 10,000 construction workers were injured as a result of falling while working from heights, and 255 workers were killed. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (...
Proposed changes to Minnesota's building code, including a handful of energy upgrades that would require builders to increase the amount of insulation to basement walls and add fire sprinklers to...
Kentucky’s “storm chaser” law to protect consumers from shady roofing contractors that move into areas hit by severe storms goes into effect in July.
Carriers offering errors and omissions policies for contractors have begun to offer new plans for small contractors, with more affordable premiums and coverage designed to meet the needs of this...
Since a sustainable building is one you don't have to rebuild, some building sustainability experts believe adding points for "resilience" to storms and earthquakes to the LEED sustainability...
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed a new regulation, Injury and Illness Prevention Program, or I2P2, which would compel employers to find and fix safety hazards.
El Paso, Texas city officials called for building code upgrades after a historic 130-year-old downtown building burned to the ground.
San Juan Capistrano, Calif. intends to reduce the fee that developers pay to help fund state-mandated affordable housing in town by 10 percent.
A citizens’ group in San Mateo County, Calif. is fighting high building permit fees.
Spokane Valley, Wash., may dramatically increase the amount of time developers and builders have to complete projects.
Most fall hazards go uncontrolled because they are not identified during the hazard analysis portion of the work plan.
Ready-mixed concrete is still a relatively young recycled concrete market, but it is growing.
Those wanting to pursue development in heavily regulated and environmentally sensitive areas are benefiting by designing projects that qualify for LEED points, even if the project as a whole does...
New Jersey’s attorney general’s office and the state Division of Consumer Affairs filed a lawsuit against two men who either owned or co-owned several home improvement companies.
A committee in the Connecticut legislature voted in favor of a bill that would restrict development in coastal areas that are highly vulnerable to flooding.
Iowa is the latest Midwestern state to consider a bill that would rein in contractors who use high-pressure tactics to sign on customers after damaging storms.
A decade ago, luxury amenities such as granite countertops in kitchens and baths were necessities. Now, green building practices that once seemed exotic are becoming standard in homes at every...
