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Zena Ryder
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Freelance Construction and Robotics Writer, Freelance
Kelowna
Beats
Diversity Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) || Digital divide || Music || Visual Arts || Telecom || Cloud || AI
Content
By Zena Ryder Verified| Offsite Builder@ Government-financed housing projects are a large potential market for modular. This Minneapolis team shows us how to win the work. The city of Minneapolis, Minn. was looking for “missing middle” housing, meaning multifamily buildings of four to 10 units each. The modular team offered the right blend of experience. In addition, the accelerated project timeline meant the city could start earning revenue sooner and would qualify for tax credits.
By Zena Ryder Verified| Offsite Builder@ The Benefits for Developers and GCsAdvantages include more predictable scheduling and budgeting for the developer, and more predictability for the lender. Contractors will also be less impacted by site variability. Some factories will have concerns about commoditization, but there are strategies to address that and maintain profit margins. One design firm is developing modular plans that can be manufactured by a wide range of companies.
By Zena Ryder Verified| Offsite Builder@ Recent changes reflect a better understanding of this material’s unique properties. Historically, building codes equated mass timber with stick framing in terms of structural strength and fire resistance. That led to unnecessary restrictions. Structural and fire testing has helped update the code requirements. Mass timber structures can now be built taller, and most have lower encapsulation requirements.
Company Info
Freelance
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.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States