Metro Code, LLC

10/16/2026

https://www.mymetrotex.com/dfw-homebuilding-affordability-ranking/

Dallas-Fort Worth earns a B+ in a national housing report card, with strong permitting activity and room to improve affordability.

10/02/2026

Texas builders: more choice in plan review and inspections could be coming in 2027. 🏗️

Metro Code is working with state leaders and the Texas Association of Builders to make qualified third-party plan review and inspection an option across Texas.

Take one minute to tell your Texas House representative and state senator you support it: https://wrm.capitol.texas.gov/

Please share with the builders and contractors you know!

09/30/2026

Our CEO, Jennifer Killebrew, was recently featured as an expert in a Redfin article about 6 Home Repairs Most Homeowners Should Never DIY Before Selling.

Jennifer shared one of the things our inspectors see far too often: unpermitted work that homeowners assumed was too minor to require a permit.

We’re excited to share that Metro Code, LLC was recently featured by Redfin, powered by Rocket, in an article about home repairs homeowners should think carefully about before taking on themselves.The article, “6 Home Repairs Most Homeowners Should Never DIY Before Selling,” was written by Kie...

09/25/2026

https://www.nahb.org/blog/2026/09/construction-workforce-employs-highest-percentage-of-women-in-20-years

Women accounted for 11.3% of the construction workforce in 2025, according to the Current Population Survey (CPS) data. The number of women employed in the industry rose to around 1.37 million.

09/17/2026

Builders and industry partners — Metro Code is working with Texas legislators and the Texas Association of Builders to make qualified third-party plan review and inspection services an available option statewide. Help shape policy that gives property owners, builders, and contractors more control over scheduling, communication, and project support. Read more: https://wix.to/wuuoHLL

Dear Builders and Industry Partners,Metro Code's leadership has been meeting with Texas legislators, state officials, and the Texas Association of Builders to help shape policy ahead of the 2027 Texas Legislative Session. Our goal is to make qualified third-party plan review and inspection services....

09/15/2026

https://www.probuilder.com/construction/innovation/building-technologies/news/55404109/ai-adoption-grows-across-the-construction-industry

Despite industry concerns over the inaccuracies of AI-generated content, most pros say they expect AI to transform construction and design processes over the next five years

09/07/2026

We are closed today for the holiday, but will reopen tomorrow at 8AM. Happy Labor Day!

09/04/2026

08/27/2026

We were proud to welcome members of The Greater Fort Worth Builders Association today for an informative presentation on the 2026 National Electrical Code changes and adoption. ⚡️

Thank you to the GFWBA for bringing our industry together for this important discussion!

A special thank you to Metro Code President Jonathan Killebrew for sharing his expertise and helping our industry stay informed about the significant changes coming with the 2026 NEC.

Thank you to everyone who joined us today!

08/26/2026

https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/south-texas-el-paso/news/2026/08/12/buyers-leaning-toward-new-construction-in-texas-housing-market?cid=share_clip

Since January, more than 20,000 homes across the state have been added to the active listing inventory.