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 ...

The model energy codes, in their various forms, have been at the forefront of the discussion regarding building design in recent years. These codes include the International Energy Conservation Code ...

What looks good on paper can quickly turn into a compliance nightmare when local energy codes enter the picture. Recent shifts in building regulations across the country have created a maze of climate ...

The lack of oversight and certification requirements for builders related to energy efficient construction techniques has led to buildings that structurally fail, builders told lawmakers last month.

Commentaries are opinion pieces contributed by readers and newsmakers. VTDigger strives to publish a variety of views from a broad range of Vermonters. Commentaries give voice to community members and ...

When the enforcement of New York City’s 2025 Energy Conservation Code comes into effect from March 30, many project teams will see it as another tightening of efficiency thresholds. In reality, though ...

As luxury residential and commercial architecture trends toward “total transparency,” a silent crisis is emerging in the building industry. New data suggests that an elevated percentage of modern ...

Learn the key steps to build a compliance program that meets regulations and maintains ethical standards while protecting ...