Updated National Green Building Standard debuts to industry at International Builders' Show

Builders, remodelers, product manufacturers and other industry professionals got their first deep dive into a brand-new edition of the ICC 700 National Green Building Standard[tm] (NGBS) during "Green Day" at the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas last week.

First published in 2009, NGBS forms the basis of many local and national programs and allows builders to certify new homes and remodeling projects that meet established criteria in energy efficiency, water and resource conservation, indoor air quality, lot and site development and home owner education. The updated edition--the only green building rating system for residential construction approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)--raises the bar for energy-efficiency requirements and revolutionizes the treatment of renovations and remodeling projects.