On November 15, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. signed into law the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal)— a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation’s infrastructure that will create good-paying jobs, combat climate change, and grow the economy sustainably and equitably for decades to come. read more
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released REScheck Version 2.1.0, a free, web-based software application that helps builders, designers, and contractors demonstrate that a particular home complies with the latest provisions of the International Energy Conservation Code, the 2021 IECC. DOE has determined that the provisions of the 2021 IECC will achieve savings of 9.4% in residential buildings (compared to the previous 2018 edition). read more
Test entities are individuals who conduct testing and issue blower door tests or inspection reports. These individuals can submit test and inspection reports to local code officials that will comply with the Florida building code. Blower door testing in new Florida homes becomes mandatory on July 1, 2017. read more
Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes jumped seven points to a level of 70 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). read more
Since its inception, the study, which was first conducted in 2006, 2009, 2012 and now in 2015, has created a five-stage sustainability scale ranging from those companies that do not include sustainability as part of their mission to those who view sustainability as a transformative driver for their business. read more
While the two organizations have been working closely together for four decades, this agreement represents the first time that they have committed to a joint approach in promoting the mutual global interests of CIBSE and ASHRAE, and agreed to a raft of activities and goals to promote a more sustainable world. read more
In California's drive for extreme energy efficiency, legislators and builders have turned to spray polyurethane foam to help reduce energy consumption and increase building performance. read more
ASHRAE has dozens of resources available to help designers make buildings more resilient. read more
New Bayseal® OCX open-cell spray polyurethane foam not only meets AC 377 Appendix X criteria, it also meets IBC and IRC requirements for fire resistance without an additional ignition barrier or use of intumescent coating when used in service-only attics or crawlspaces. read more
Last call for papers and for the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) 2016 Polyurethanes Technical Conference read more
The millennial generation is poised to make a significant impact on home design with their strong preferences for energy efficiency and smart home technology; comfortable, workable kitchens, and more casual spaces. read more
The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) launched a new blog to educate homeowners about the health, safety and energy saving effects of home performance upgrades. read more
