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Mike Plotnick
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Contributing Editor and Freelance Writer, Freelance
St. Louis
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Sustainability , Architecture, Entrepreneurship, Interior Design , Construction, Technology , Engineering
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By Mike Plotnick| Building Design & Construction Verified Mass timber is poised to join concrete, steel, and light-wood framing as a primary structural material for multifamily projects. Mass timber construction involves the use of prefabricated wood components on a building’s load-bearing walls, roofs, floors, beams, and columns. Its advocates say building with mass timber creates less waste, leaves a lighter carbon footprint (because wood sequesters carbon), and can be quicker and quieter than other construction modes.
By Mike Plotnick| constructutopia.com@ By: Mike Plotnick, UTOPIA Contributing Editor, Jun. 07, 2021Former educator seeks to expand sustainable housing options. After experiencing the homebuilding process with her family, Nicole Tysvaer decided to devote her career to sustainable construction and development. She is co-founder and CEO of Symbi Homes, a single-family developer and builder; and vice president of sustainability at custom builder Galaxy Homes.
By Mike Plotnick| constructutopia.com@ By: Mike Plotnick, UTOPIA Contributing Editor, Dec. 01, 2020 Scottsdale, Ariz.-based home building giant Taylor Morrison has sold more than 200 homes 100 percent virtually since the COVID-19 outbreak. "We know the appetite is there,” says Stephanie McCarty, chief marketing and communications officer. Photo: Taylor Morrison Pushed by new realities that restrict face-to-face interaction, home builders and developers are embracing innovation and getting creative.
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Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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