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HUD's Past, Present, and Future Role in Accelerating U.S. Offsite Construction for Housing: A Comparative Study and Action Plan

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Author(s): Rupnik, Ivan     Smith, Ryan E.     Schmetterer, Tyler     Barry, Kyle    

Report Acceptance Date: March 2026 (87 pages)

Posted Date: March 09, 2026



This report examines how HUD has historically influenced offsite construction and identifies pathways to support innovation in housing delivery today. Through a comparative analysis of peer efforts in Japan, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, the research explores how government action, particularly around regulation, demand aggregation, and systems certification, can support the development of a high-performance, technologically advanced housing sector in the United States.



 


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