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Stay on top of the latest news related to building codes, standards, and regulations with BD+C's Codes and Standards blog. Topics include: green building, seismic design, high-wind design, water conservation, energy efficiency, and building performance tracking and measuring. To submit a topic for consideration, please email David Barista, Editor-in-Chief, at dbarista@sgcmail.com.
Dwight Perkins | Oct 16, 2012

As agencies reconsider LEED, federal LEED-certified projects soar

Although federal agencies are reconsidering using LEED as the primary green building standard on…
Dwight Perkins | Oct 11, 2012

USGBC’s LEED v4 to begin beta testing next month

The U.S. Green Building Councilwill begin the LEED v4 beta testing period in November. In addition…
Dwight Perkins | Oct 3, 2012

Cities adjust building codes to allow micro apartments

San Francisco, where a growing number of residents are being priced out of the housing market by a…
Dwight Perkins | Oct 1, 2012

EPA’s revamped stormwater approach could impact building codes

The Environmental Protection Agency's Integrated Municipal Stormwater and Wastewater Planning…
Lynne Simnick | Sep 18, 2012

IAPMO conference will examine alternate water source systems, rainwater harvesting

Water shortages impact many areas of the country, and the use of gray water and rain water is on…
Dwight Perkins | Sep 17, 2012

Holistic, real-time building systems management will push green standards

Information technology is becoming a key feature in sustainable design, as energy-consuming systems…
Dwight Perkins | Sep 4, 2012

LEED EB:O&M can transform sustainability for the existing building stock

While green standards for new and substantially renovated buildings garner widespread attention, a…
Lynne Simnick | Aug 29, 2012

Green building investment trends: Extreme green and net-zero are in

When tracking trends in sustainable design, it’s interesting to see where venture capitalists are…
Lynne Simnick | Aug 22, 2012

Improved fire codes may not be enough to protect homes in fire-prone areas

A wildfire destroyed scores of homes in Kittitas County, Washington, and blazes roared through…
Dwight Perkins | Aug 15, 2012

New tools help speed up LEED certification process

New software and technology are helping construction companies streamline documentation for LEED…
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