New Guide Connects Insulation and Codes to Affordability
NAIMA has just released a new guide, titled “Insulation, Energy Codes & Housing Affordability.” The publication details the positive impact that modern building energy codes have on housing affordability. For most homeowners, utility costs, including heating and cooling costs, rank…
Can AI Make Energy Retrofit Decisions?
Michigan State University (MSU) researchers have published analysis that concludes that large AI models can produce effective retrofit decisions but are less likely to identify which can deliver the best result most quickly and at the lowest cost. The study…
NAIMA Reports Recycled Materials Use in 2024
NAIMA recently announced the results of its annual recycled content survey, which reports its members’ use of recycled materials. In 2024, NAIMA members in the United States and Canada used more than 3 billion pounds of recycled glass and slag…
New Report Addresses Concerns About Glass Fibers
NAIMA released a new report addressing concerns raised by building occupants and trades about glass fibers in HVAC ducts. The report details the results of studies conducted over 35 years that show that fiberglass duct liners and fiberglass board exhibit…
Study Reports Cost Impact of Tariffs for Homes
A new study from Evernest, a real estate and property management firm based in Birmingham, AL, quantifies the impact that tariffs on construction materials such as steel, copper, drywall, and lumber will have on the cost of building a new…
