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Public Comment Period Opens for National Green Building Standard Updates

The Pro Builder

As an ANSI-approved standard, the NGBS is subject to periodic review and updates in light of advances in building codes, technologies, and other developments. Find out more Codes + Standards Green Projects Resilient Construction Energy Efficiency Codes + Standards

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Public Comment Period Open for the 2024 National Green Building Standard Update

The Pro Builder

The 45-day public comment period for Draft 3 of the 2024 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now open and will close on Nov. The latest draft includes updates to align with newer building codes and introduces new compliance options for existing structures and buildings in tropical climates.

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Public Comment Period Opens for 2024 National Green Building Standard Update

The Pro Builder

Public Comment Period Opens for 2024 National Green Building Standard Update ibush Mon, 08/21/2023 - 06:30 The 45-day public comment period opened Aug. Public Comment Period Opens for 2024 National Green Building Standard Update ibush Mon, 08/21/2023 - 06:30 The 45-day public comment period opened Aug.

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Will Policymakers across the U.S. Embrace the New Version of the National Green Building Standard?

Construction Dive

Will a new-and-improved ICC (International Code Council) National Green Building Standard (NGBS, or ICC 700), which recently received American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approval and contains greener features than what was included in the original version, gain significantly more appeal among policymakers across the United States?

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Green Building Initiative hails new U.S. Department of Energy rule

BD+C

The Green Building Initiative (GBI) hailed a new US Department of Energy ruling.

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Felder & Associates Welcomes Architect Bob Poticny to the Team

CCR Magazine

They co-formed Greenline Architecture in 2007, merging with Bazemore Mastrianni Wilson Architects. Notably, Poticny led the meticulous restoration of three historically significant buildings and their surrounding grounds at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Ga. Together, they co-founded Poticny Deering Felder.

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Connected Construction: Building a Smarter Future, Brick by Byte

iField Smart

Connected Construction: Building a Smarter Future, Brick by Byte The construction industry has long been known for its traditional, paper-based processes and siloed workflows. A Dodge Data & Analytics report states that construction fatalities have decreased by 28% since 2007, partly due to technological advancements.