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Green | Jan 29, 2016

USGBC names top 10 states for LEED green building

Illinois leads the list for the third straight year.

Codes and Standards | Jan 25, 2016

Dept. of Energy releases decision guides for plug and process loads

Plug and process loads consume about 30% of the primary energy in U.S. commercial buildings today.
Codes and Standards | Jan 22, 2016

ConsensusDocs releases new multi-party IPD agreement and joining agreement

The documents serve as a comprehensive revision of previous IPD agreement

Codes and Standards | Jan 22, 2016

State Savings Calculator analyzes savings associated with energy codes

The calculator breaks down the cost-effectiveness of energy codes on a state-by-state basis.

Codes and Standards | Jan 22, 2016

Metal Roofing Seaming Guide published by Metal Construction Association

The free document is specifically tailored for metal roof installation.

Codes and Standards | Jan 22, 2016

Treasury Dept. will start crackdown on illicit money in luxury real estate

The move is expected to impact high-end condo development.

Resiliency | Jan 13, 2016

LEED credits on resiliency expected to influence future of building design

Post-disaster survivability is a key goal.
Codes and Standards | Jan 12, 2016

Batteries are the next step in raising sustainability standards

Battery technology will reduce electricity costs and promote a more stable, flexible grid.

Codes and Standards | Jan 4, 2016

Denver broadens its use of design reviews as construction booms

Support strong, but some wary of giving more say to review boards.

 

Codes and Standards | Dec 23, 2015

International Code Council approves updates based on NIST study of Joplin, Mo. tornado

Applies to schools and other high occupancy buildings.
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