10. DIY Community Self-build Projects. Across the globe, you can find small pockets of several houses built by a group of tradesmen who have shared their skills, in a form of bartering, to build a family compound they would not have otherwise been able to afford. Put together a plumber, electrician, carpenter, drywaller, construction specialist, and roofer, and you might be amazed by what they can achieve. With the introduction of CFS steel frames, these projects have been speeded up considerably while costs have again been lowered. Members of these community groups all still work full time, but spend their evenings, weekends and holidays working on each other’s properties until they have all been completed. There is one more thing we should add, which we feel is very important. In many major urban areas, homelessness is a problem. Whether individuals are left unhoused through divorce, unemployment, or simply being unable to break the cycle of needing a permanent address to get work, more ADUs could provide a safe haven for more people. Whether you class it as philanthropy, social responsibility, or sensible investing, the more ADUs that can be added to the urban landscape, the greater the chance of reducing the problem of homelessness. As you can see, the opportunities for affordable steel-framed houses are endless, and these opportunities all share a common bond—making property ownership flexible and affordable to as many people as possible.
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