States and cities are debating building code changes—like single-stair apartments and relaxed electrical/fire rules—to reduce ...

One of the few states in the union that has resisted dictating building codes, instead leaving adoption and enforcement decisions to localities, is seeing a renewed push to change course. In early ...

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, ...

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Energy said Thursday that nationwide adoption of the 2024 International Energy ...