Codes and Standards
A compilation of building codes and standards news, trends, products and business best practices for US builders and remodelers
The Hernando County (Florida) Housing Authority will propose a new program to provide no-interest loans to homeowners who might otherwise land in...
Two roofing companies are suing the Delaware Department of Labor claiming an office run by Senate President Pro Tem Anthony DeLuca is not properly...
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its 2012 construction general permit (CGP) that authorizes stormwater discharges from...
Some projects are too small or not comprehensive enough to warrant an application for LEED certification. There are many other recognized national,...
Bill would amend Toxic Substance Control Act for renovations in pre-1978 homes
Homes built to green standards will comprise 33 percent of the market by 2016, according to the Green Home Builders and Remodelers Study by McGraw-...
Fire chiefs from across Massachusetts expressed outrage and disappointment at a recent vote by the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and...
After March 1, all building plans in Virginia must adhere to the 2009 code that was adopted a year ago.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will extend for six months its temporary enforcement measures on fall prevention in...
Falls from elevations by roofers cost an average of $106,000 per claim, while falls by carpenters cost an average of $97,000 each. The numbers are...
