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CED-82-35 1 (1982-02-18)

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BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL



Report To The Congress

OF THE UNITED STATES


Greater Use Of Innovative Building

Materials And Construction Techniques

Could Reduce Housing Costs





Problems exist within different levels of gov-
ernment and the homebuilding industry that
hinder the development and use of innova-
tions which could check rising costs. For ex-
ample:

     --Builders are reluctant to accept risks
     associated with using new technology.

     --Local building codes are sometimes
     restrictive and administered inconsis-
     tently.

     --Builders lack technical information on
     innovative technology.

 GAO makes several recommendations to the
 Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
 and the President of the National Institute of
 Building Sciences to encourage the develop-
 ment and use of cost-saving innovations in
 homebuilding.




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                                                       FEBRUARY 18, 1982

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