Low-carbon real estate is no longer treated as an add-on. It now shapes decisions from the start, influencing design, ...

HUD Secretary Scott Turner rescinded a 2024 rule tying FHA and USDA new construction loans to 2021 IECC compliance.

Rescinding a Biden-era rule will remove significant regulatory barriers that increase the costs of a new home, the agencies ...

CHANTILLY, VA - April 27, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Kraken Bond, a manufacturer of adhesives, sealants, and insulation ...

The North America building envelope tapes market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.18% from 2025 to 2031, driven by a shift ...

The latest updates to U.S. residential building codes are increasing minimum insulation R-values for attics, walls, and other building components based on climate zones. These changes, driven by the ...

Sprayman, a leading provider of spray foam insulation and sealant solutions, has introduced a comprehensive Compliance Initiative designed to help homeowners and small contractors meet the stringent ...

Fire officials and pro-density urbanists are often at loggerheads. This is especially evident in notoriously car-centric Los Angeles, where a firefighters’ union spent six figures opposing active ...

TUPELO — Ahead of updating the city’s guiding documents and plans, Tupelo officials have agreed to revise its fire prevention and protection rules alongside its building regulations. The Tupelo City ...

Lawmakers are poised to repeal a 2024 law that would have changed state building code to allow only one stairway as an exit in some residential buildings, following opposition from Connecticut fire ...

Construction of mixed-use buildings at 808 and 848 Chapel St. in New Haven will bring over 160 apartments to downtown New Haven. State officials are considering changing means of egress rules in the ...

The Buena Vista Board of Trustees will revisit a contentious topic from last year, requesting a work session with county building officials to learn more about the Electric Preferred building code ...