The latest energy codes for multifamily and commercial construction will require builders to adapt to more cost-effective and energy-efficient design. If the multi-housing and commercial building ...

Builders have had to wrestle with ever-increasing energy code requirements for almost two decades. Even though the national model energy code, the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), has ...

Forty-three states and most U.S. jurisdictions have adopted regulations for energy-efficient construction of commercial buildings. These regulations usually include provisions related to low-slope ...

Energy code requirements for new construction and major renovation projects have continued to evolve over the years, adding more complexity for those responsible for ...

Builders in South Sound and throughout the state are struggling to understand the new Washington state energy code. The new energy code, which emphasizes energy efficiency, took effect this month and ...