Building Codes

How the ROAD to Housing Act accelerates sustainable innovation

The recent passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act marks one of the biggest federal investments in residential construction. RESNET emphasizes that this passage increases opportunities for modern manufactured housing.

The legislation streamlines the process for building more manufactured homes, allowing more to be verified with HERS Ratings. This allows for manufactured homes to deliver the recognition of HERS Ratings, a trusted benchmark for energy efficiency.

“The ROAD to Housing Act is expected to accelerate the adoption of innovative factory-built housing solutions,” wrote RESNET. “As more manufacturers compete on quality, durability, and efficiency—not simply purchase price—objective performance metrics become increasingly important.”

Read Full Article