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Are design-build contracts...

Are design-build contracts killing small architecture firms?

Are federal design-build contract laws unfair to small firms? AIA thinks so, citing an...
North Carolina bill would...

North Carolina bill would ban green rating systems that put state lumber industry at disadvantage

North Carolina lawmakers have introduced state legislation that would restrict the use of...
Los Angeles may add cool...

Los Angeles may add cool roofs to its building code

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa wants cool roofs added to the city’s building code. He is...
USGBC to GAO: 'Schools...

USGBC to GAO: 'Schools need over $271 billion in maintenance fixes'

The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has...

Are design-build contracts killing small architecture firms?

Are federal design-build contract laws unfair to small firms? AIA thinks so, citing an...

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More than 90% of New York City schools have code violations

on June 12,2013

More than 90% of New York City schools have at least one outstanding building code violation. Loose wires, stuck doors and inadequate ventilation are just some of the problems.

Debate in the Northwest over how to apply lessons of net-zero construction in codes

on May 31,2013

Success in constructing net-zero homes in the Northwest has sparked debate over how far green codes should go.

Proposal to water down Las Vegas green building code draws criticism

on May 28,2013

A proposed bill before the Las Vegas City Council would allow any building built before 2009 undergoing a renovation to only have to meet the energy code requirements at the time of initial construction, not the current, stricter guidelines.