[krysp]

That would be Airbnb, and it seems to be turning out about as well for the market

[pj_mukh]

I think they mean Uber for “building” housing. Not just using it.

[hunter2_]

So instead of workers hanging out at the big box home improvement store wondering if a contractor will scoop them up that day for a few bucks and a sandwich (and said contractor wondering if the work will be any good), these matches will be made by an "Uber for x" app? On the one hand, why not.