Somerset County has hired a third-party building code inspection agency, setting up the county as a "go-between" linking the ...

Construction regulations have evolved through a rigorous process guided by professional expertise. But safety and housing affordability shouldn’t be seen as competing goals.

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, two feet of rain fell on western North Carolina, damaging or sweeping away thousands of houses in landslides and floods. At least 101 people died. In many cases, ...

Finishing or renovating a basement is one of the most popular home improvement projects in America. The appeal is obvious: ...

Red Oak officials have taken the first step towards updating the city's building permit and fee structure. By a 3-2 vote at its regular meeting Monday evening, the Red Oak City Council approved the ...

MESA COUNTY, Colo. (KJCT) — Mesa County commissioners have passed a wildfire resiliency code that will affect the ...