Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SPRING VALLEY − A Rockland legislative committee discussed when New York state might return building inspections and code ...

This photo shows sheathing on under-construction homes in Wake County. House Bill 488 prevents local governments from requiring builders to have sheathing, which ties a home’s frame together, ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

The Viroqua City Council took a couple of steps toward tighter building code regulations last week. The council approved the first reading of a new building code ordinance that adopts the state ...

It often takes a crisis for society and government to react. Whether it be seat belts, smoking, or building safety, unfortunately, catastrophe can move the needle toward addressing public safety ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Permits for the RISE Doro show it hired a private company to do some of its inspections while the structure was being built. News4JAX has been digging into why some contractors ...

SAN DIEGO, Calif., January 27, 2005 -- Brady/TISCOR, an innovator in mobile workforce automation software systems and a leading provider of total facility management solutions, today released an ...

AMBULANCES AND POLICE IN MY LIFE ALL AT ONCE. IT LOOKS LIKE 9/11. >> SHOCKED FROM WITNESSES FOR AFTER A BEACHSIDE BUILDING COLLAPSES IN SOUTH FOR THE THURSDAY MORNING. >> WITHOUT KNOWING THE HISTORY ...

SPRING VALLEY − Rockland County officials say despite stumbling blocks caused by the village's scant inspections and documentation, the agency charged with cleaning up fire and safety violations is ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Right now developers are gearing up because they will soon be able to hire a private company for their safety inspections. The new law goes into effect on October 1. Dan Mitchell, ...

Milwaukee's most-impoverished neighborhoods have by far the highest number of building code violations, according to new data that elected officials hope opens the door to resurrecting an inspection ...