To accelerate post-disaster rebuilding, the Trump Administration has taken limited steps to preempt state and local building permitting requirements. On January 27, the President signed an Executive Order (EO) titled “Addressing…
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Trump Administration Takes Limited Action to Override Local Permitting Rules
Under the rule, builders and contractors may self-certify that repairs or reconstruction comply with applicable building codes, safety requirements, and other substantive standards, while continuing to comply with all state and local requirements, except for permitting or approval processes the rule permits them to bypass.
Supporting the 2026 Career and Technical Education Month
Every February, the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) leads Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, a nationwide campaign sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders. This initiative celebrates the…
National Webinar Highlights 2025 Housing Supply Progress and 2026 Opportunities
The International Code Council's participation in the webinar underscored the importance of using off-site construction and educating on building codes and standards.
On Dec. 16, 2025, HousingTech and the Housing Innovation Alliance hosted a national public webinar examining progress made in expanding U.S. housing supply in 2025 and researching opportunities for 2026. The recorded webinar is available here. A summary report from the webinar is available here. …
