Homebuyers and developers struggle to navigate building code compliance costs without clear ROI visibility

Homebuyers and real estate developers face uncertainty about how building code requirements actually impact final home prices and affordability, making it difficult to justify compliance investments or advocate for code changes. Current information sources provide conflicting narratives about whether stricter codes increase costs, leaving stakeholders unable to make informed decisions about which codes to prioritize or challenge. This knowledge gap prevents effective cost-benefit analysis and policy advocacy.