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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 Anyone interested is eligible to submit comments.

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NAHB Develops Land Use Resources for Home Builders and Buyers

The Pro Builder

The effect of local land-use policy on housing affordability is not often readily understood by those outside of the home building industry. Each primer focuses on a component of land-use policy and the impact it has on builders and buyers: density, zoning, and development review.

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Portland’s zoning reform looks to boost the ‘missing middle’ of housing

BD+C

recently approved the “Residential Infill Project” (RIP) , a package of amendments to the city’s zoning code that legalizes up to four homes on nearly any residential lot and sharply limits building sizes. The city council in Portland, Ore.,

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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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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Photo courtesy Intertek As building codes and standards evolve, the demand for airtight, environmentally friendly building enclosures increases among building owners, insurers, and design professionals. Air barriers are essential for maintaining the integrity and performance of building enclosures.

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From Application to Approval: Miami Contractor Licensing Explained

Contractors Liability Blog

This category includes general, building, and residential contractor licenses. Types of Licenses: General Contractor License This applies to big projects that involve multiple trades (like commercial buildings). Building Contractor License This covers medium-sized commercial and residential projects no taller than three stories.

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10 Energy-Efficient Products for a More Sustainable Home

The Pro Builder

climate zones, enabling homeowners to lower their utility bills while potentially qualifying for valuable tax credits. EnergyShield is made with polyisocyanurate insulation, which meets International Building Code requirements as an approved WRB in the place of No. 15 asphalt felt.