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What to know about DOE’s Efficient New Homes Program updates
Every fall, the Department of Energy (DOE) releases updated program documents for the Efficient New Homes Program, previously ZERH, reflecting…
USGBC announces zero waste certification: TRUE v2
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the next iteration of its zero waste certification, TRUE v2. First launched over…
Dream Finders Homes seals $2.2 billion Beazer Homes deal
Dream Finders Homes has openly eyed Atlanta-based, energy-efficient homebuilder Beazer Homes since February of 2026. On Oct. 20, 2026, Dream…
DOE releases updates to Efficient New Homes Program
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released updates for its Efficient New Homes Program for projects with permit dates on…
Brookfield Residential delivers wildfire-resilient homes in Altadena
In late September 2026, Brookfield Residential welcomed the first homeowners back to La Viña following the early 2025 Eaton Fire,…
EEBA Presents 2026 Building Excellence Awards and DOE ENH Awards
At the Energy and Environment Building Alliance (EEBA)’s High Performance Home Builder Summit, homebuilding professionals were recognized for leadership and…
ENERGY STAR program to be run by DOE by this time next year
The transition plan for the ENERGY STAR program to shift from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) oversight to the Department…
Sekisui House’s first U.S. SHAWOOD development wins top housing award
Sommers Bend, a zero-energy community in Temecula, Calif., won an Award of Excellence in the Construction and Development Project Category…
ICC finalizes 2027 building codes
The International Code Council (ICC) released the final results of the Public Comment Hearings and Online Governmental Consensus Vote, marking…
KB Home announces Tampa division President
KB Home, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, named Casey Dare the President of its Tampa Division. Dale, with a…
