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

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, ...

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 ...

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