Modernizing Davis-Bacon Residential Construction Classifications: Why the Four-Story Rule Should Be Reexamined

Today's affordable housing landscape looks very different than it did when the Davis-Bacon residential construction classification was established. This white paper examines why the long-standing four-story threshold should be reexamined, how modern building codes and construction methods have evolved, and the potential impact modernization could have on affordable housing production, preservation, and development costs. Download the paper to explore the policy considerations and opportunities for aligning labor classifications with today's housing needs.