• Prevailing Wage – Implementation of Minnesota’s first-in-nation requirements for LIHTC projects (effective 2025) and related responsible-contractor and reporting rules.
• Adopting technology to improve construction efficiency and reduce costs amid elevated material and labor expenses.
• Strategies for retrofitting and adaptive reuse of existing structures for affordable housing.
• Addressing environmental regulations, climate resilience, and site constraints in new housing developments.
• Material and supply chain forecast in a post-peak cost-inflation environment.
• Labor force recruiting – workforce shortages and training needs for the projects pipeline.
• Design trends for developers and builders focused on cost control, durability, energy efficiency, and resident well-being.