Dec. 31, 2014: National Green Building Standard Approved for Military Construction
NAHB Said This Action Will Provide Affordable Choices in Meeting Military Energy and Water Reduction Goals
WASHINGTON — The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) announced that it applauds Congress for authorizing the International Code Council (ICC) 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) for all military residential construction, which represents 16 percent of the federal real estate portfolio. NAHB said this action will provide affordable choices in meeting military energy and water reduction goals.
“We commend the commitment of Congress to offer options in residential construction to maximize resources and cost effectiveness in military housing,” said Kevin Kelly, NAHB chairman. “The NGBS is a cost-effective green building rating system, and the only residential standard approved by the American National Standards Institute.”