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Top 10 States for NGBS Green Certification in 2022

Pro Builder

Top 10 States for NGBS Green Certification in 2022 ibush Fri, 02/24/2023 - 07:00 To date, these are the top 10 U.S. states for green building certification The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) launched in 2009. Since the inception of the green standard, builders across the U.S.

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The New and Improved 2020 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard

Green Building Law Update

The 2020 version of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now available for free download and public use. You care about this because the NGBS is the most used green building standard in the United States. And yes, that is more domestic certifications than LEED and Green Globes combined.

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Deadline to Propose Changes to National Green Building Standard

Green Building Law Update

Development of the 2018 version of the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is now underway. Participating in this development process is hugely significant because as of this date there are 98,120 NGBS Green Certified Homes! The 2018 version of the NGBS will be the fourth iteration of this national residential standard.

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Model Sustainability and Green Building Initiatives for a More Verdant City and Town

Green Building Law Update

Bill 3-14 would require newly constructed buildings of 10,000 square feet or more or extensively modified buildings to achieve a Silver certification in the appropriate LEED rating system. Current laws require those buildings to achieve a LEED Certified certification. County Green LEED Local Government Sustainability building v4'

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Housing Market Poised and Ready for 2023

Pro Builder

And the Best in American Living Awards (BALA) , now in its 39th year, recognized builders and design professionals in all sectors of the housing industry, including single-family production, custom building, multi­family, affordable housing, remodeling, community, and interiors, for their exceptional residential design achievements.

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Superior Radiant Products Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification.

Contractor Magazine

Green Geothermal. Green Mechanical Awards. Remodeling. Home > Radiant > Superior Radiant Products Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification. Superior Radiant Products Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification. obtains ISO-9001:2008 certification. WaterFurnace receives ISO 9001:2008 certification.

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NAHB Chairman's Message: Proposal to Create Climate Risk Committee

Pro Builder

NAHB Chairman’s Message: Development of Next National Green Building Standard Underway. A Sustainability Toolkit available at nahb.org is designed to equip and support builders and remodelers who want to learn more about sustainable building practices. NAHB Opposes Proposed Changes to Energy Efficient Tax Credit Program.

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