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Why isn't there a tech company trying to disrupt home construction? People speak of Uber being worth so much because of the giant market it's going after and t
by bgitarts 9y ago
Why isn't there a tech company trying to disrupt home construction?
People speak of Uber being worth so much because of the giant market it's going after and transportation is big being the second largest consumer expenditure at 17% of wallet share. However housing is first at nearly 30% of wallet share and the biggest dent you can make in that figure is lowering the upfront cost which is several years of income for the average buyer.
- Analemma_ 9y agoBecause the cost is labor, materials, land acquisition and permits, none of which can really be “disrupted”.
- bgitarts 9y agolabor has been disrupted through automation. materials can be disrupted through better manufacturing and or new materials. permits can be disrupted by removing or streamlining the process through regulatory changes or personal changes/increases at the Department Of Building(s).
- maxerickson 9y agoThere are plenty of companies bringing technology to building. It just doesn't speed it up all that much. But there are all sorts of new building techniques (new foundation systems, new wall systems, new roofing systems, modular, etc). Or just things like nail guns.