Aiming to advance energy-efficient building codes, the U.S. Dept. of Energy has awarded $90 million in grants to state agencies, nonprofits and and other organizations around the country to provide ...

UpCodes, a startup that develops building-code compliance tools, announced today it has raised $3.36 million in pre-Series A funding. This brings its total raised so far to $4.15 million. The new ...

District energy systems can accelerate decarbonization of buildings in cities. The clock is ticking for building owners in U.S. cities that have enacted performance standards to reduce greenhouse gas ...

As energy codes become more stringent and building enclosure performance expectations continue to rise, accurately accounting for thermal bridging is essential to high-performance building design.

In a world where building energy efficiency is increasingly prized, pursued and rewarded, it’s no surprise that it’s also becoming not only expected, but mandated. Energy-related codes and standards ...

Local building and construction regulations are constantly evolving to keep up with the needs of communities and their inhabitants. Complying with local regulations, let alone having a comprehensive ...

Building codes are a set of regulations that govern the design, construction, and alteration of structures. A general understanding of building codes helps all parties involved in design and ...

As a commercial energy code specialist, I am often asked the same questions by contractors: “How do I get my next project to meet code? What are my local energy code requirements? Where do I begin?” ...