North Augusta logged $220 million in new construction value last year. This was the highest year on record for the South Carolina city.
City officials issued 34 commercial building permits in 2025, according to the North Augusta Star. That’s a record. Most years see between 15 and 20 permits. Commercial construction value hit $85.6 million.
March brought most of the commercial activity, with 26 of the year’s 34 commercial permits coming during that single month. Residential construction has surged in 2026. In just the first six months, the city issued 137 residential building permits…