Showcase on National Mall To Feature Latest Advances in Homebuilding Technology

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's annual housing showcase is coming back to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. this week.The event kicks off at noon Tuesday and continues through Thursday, featuring exhibits, speakers, and panel events each day. Some events, including the opening ceremony speeches, were delayed due to rainy weather on Tuesday.The event will be a chance for homebuilders to show off their newest designs while the nation has its eye on housing affordability. Americans, by and large, are more and more worried about housing affordability, and lawmakers are responding by calling for more federal action.The Innovative Housing Showcase features dozens of homebuilders with different ideas, and includes a few dozen different home designs on display. Exhibitors will show off new housing ideas, from manufactured housing to 3D-printed homes to modular construction.“This Showcase is a powerful reminder of what is possible when free enterprise, American grit, and strong public-private partnerships come together to make the American Dream of homeownership a reality," HUD Secretary Scott Turner, who's speaking at the event Wednesday, said in a statement.Real...