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Production to Begin on Volvo VNR Electric

Construction Equipment

Volvo Trucks said it would begin production of its VNR Electric heavy truck in early 2021 at its plant in Dublin, Virginia. Volvo Trucks is committed to lead the commercial transport industry towards more sustainable solutions by advancing electromobility,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president of …

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Bundle Propane Generators & Appliances for More Affordable & Resilient Protection

Construction Business Owner

If you had asked me four years ago, I would say we were doing mostly partial-house installations,” says Bob Camper, owner of AllInstall LLC, a Virginia-based installer of Generac standby generators. Alternatively, if the furnace runs on propane, it uses minimal electrical power, he explains.

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Habitat for Humanity Completes Its First 3D-Printed Home

Pro Builder

This fully 3D-printed Virginia home offers a glimpse into the future of affordable housing construction. Though efficiency is certainly of the essence when it comes to everything Habitat for Humanity does, sustainability is equally as important. Habitat for Humanity Completes Its First 3D-Printed Home. Mon, 04/18/2022 - 11:00.

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Van Metre Unveils Modular Homes

Pro Builder

Van Metre, in partnership with Joseph Wheeler, professor of architecture at Virginia Tech School of Architecture and Design, debuts POWERhaus, homes in which the modules are factory built in the builder's facility in Winchester, Va. Sustainability has recently become a major factor that homebuyers consider, says Wheeler.

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Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture: Earth USA 2011

Natural Building

Green Home Building and Sustainable Architecture. Sustainable architecture is an exciting and important field, with many people reviving traditional methods of building and others creating innovations to established practices. Kelly has lived in an earthbag/papercrete home that he built and consults about sustainable building design.

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

A state may have the largest installed capacity of a certain type of renewable energy, but that state won’t meet its renewable energy portfolio standard’s goal if only 10 percent of its electricity is generated from renewables. North Carolina, Colorado and Virginia topped the chart in BF’s flagship Economic Growth Potential ranking.

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What To Do Before, During And After A Hurricane Or Tropical Storm

Contractor Connection

Your home may sustain structural damages from a storm, or floodwaters in your area may begin to rise. Board up your home if necessary, unplug all electrical appliances and equipment before evacuating, and lock all doors and windows. South Carolina. North Carolina. Mississippi. Ensure your safety and relocate if necessary.