Codes and Standards
A compilation of building codes and standards news, trends, products and business best practices for US builders and remodelers
The Iowa legislature is working on a bill that would restrict the activity of so-called “stormchaser” contractors who arrive in a town after a severe...
The Texas State Energy Conservation Office recently announced that they will continue offering Energy Code Update Workshops in cities across Texas...
Possible changes in the Minnesota building and energy codes could add $8,000-$12,000 to the cost of a typical home and open the door to building...
This seminar will trace the origins of green codes, how they compare and differ from the rating systems that have been used, and examine some of...
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit sharply curtailed the period of time that companies can be cited for occupational safety and health...
In March, a new Florida building code went into effect that changed the requirements for replacing air conditioning units.
German researchers say they've developed "seismic" wallpaper that can hold a masonry wall together to keep it from crumbling in an earthquake.
Following recent devastating tornadoes in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, Arlington, Texas police are requiring contractors to provide proof, such as...
Two remodelers and a rental property owner fined by EPA for violation of the Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (LRRP).
An AIA official calls the new International Green Construction Code (IgCC) a “game changer” for sustainable construction.
