The National Association of Home Builders, among others, has come out in opposition to a key House bill on energy conservation that it and other critics say unnecessarily and unreasonably toughens local building codes. More
JLC talks to four builders with long track records about what it means to build green. More
As consumer interest in sustainable building grows, so does the number of national and local green certification, training, and accreditation programs. Here's a guide to what's on offer. More
Doing their part to close the "green gap," remodelers tap into growing number of resources -- some of them free -- to make the move into green remodeling. More
GreenSpot, a tool, hardware, lumber, and building supplies dealer in Carbondale... More
NAHBís program certifies 800 pros in its first five months. More
The bill, which would provide lending incentives to encourage energy-efficient and sustainable building, gains USGBC support, mixed reaction from NAHB. More
The National Association of Home Builders and the U.S. Green Building Council have locked horns over which of their respective green building standards should dominate residential construction. This confrontation, regardless of its outcome, presents another opportunity for pro dealers to stake their claim in a burgeoning trend toward eco-friendlier home building that, if more states have their way, will be mandated. More
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) opened the first public comment period on LEED 2009 this week, marking the third phase of the commercial green building rating system that was launched in 2000. According to the organization, LEED 2009 will address improving energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and other environmental and human health concerns. More
