Wisconsin's
HOUSING
SHORTAGE
Since 1984, the US House Sales Price to Income Ratio Has Jumped 5.8x
Zillow, 2024
Wisconsin's 20 Largest Counties Underproduced Over 26,000 Housing Units From 2006-2023
US Census Bureau data 2006-2023
88% of General Contractors Had a Hard Time Filling Craft Positions
2023 Associated General Contractors Survey
The Housing Industry's Resistance to Change
The housing industry, while facing a critical shortage of homes, ironically struggles to embrace innovative solutions that could alleviate the problem. The way homes are built in the United States has remained largely unchanged for decades, resulting in a 50% decline in productivity since 1968. This reluctance to adopt new technologies and approaches has left the industry grappling with an aging workforce, soaring construction costs, and a backlog of nearly $3 trillion in unmet housing needs. This resistance to change, coupled with outdated building codes and a complex web of regulations, creates significant barriers for companies seeking to revolutionize home construction and address the urgent need for more affordable and sustainable housing.