16. Rebuilding the System: Dennis Steigerwalt on Turning Housing Innovation into Action

What if the future of housing isn’t just about building more homes—but building them smarter, faster, and more affordably? In this episode of Housing Matters, Matt Pouliot sits down with Dennis Steigerwalt, President of the Housing Innovation Alliance, to explore how real change is happening across the housing industry. From modular construction and micro-factories to smart lending and policy reform, Dennis shares powerful insights on what it takes to move beyond buzzwords and into real-world impact. You’ll hear about: The Picket Fence concept home and why it matters Why the U.S. lags in offsite construction—and how to fix it How data, policy, and capital must align for change What’s next for innovation in places like Maine This is a conversation for builders, policymakers, investors, and anyone who believes housing should work better for everyone. 🔗 Learn more: housinginnovationalliance.com 🎧 Subscribe for more episodes from Housing Matters