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Pedal/Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Expands North Carolina Manufacturing, Opens West Coast Facility

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Legally a bicycle, the ELF is pedal powered and assisted with a solar powered electric motor. Organic Transit, manufacturer of the ELFpedal/electric vehicle, has outgrown the old retail furniture store where it began in 2011 in downtown Durham, NC. .” Southeast Blog-Oct-2013 Durham ELF Kickstarter manufacturing San Jose'

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Trade Recruiters Use Tech Approach to Adapt, Attract Gen Z

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At Rosendin, one of the nation’s largest electrical contractors based in San Jose, California, managers ran training programs even during the height of the shutdowns. Construction firms have kept their programs focused on the next generation up and running during this time, too.

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San Jose’s new building energy code is the most stringent among large cities

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San Jose recently passed a new building energy code with the goal of making zero-emission electric buildings the norm. As a result of the code, greenhouse gas emissions of new San Jose buildings will be cut by 90%.

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Startup is Figuring How to Build Faster

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Amit Haller completed a 78-unit development in San Jose within 90 days. The walls are built with a fully closed and cladded panel system that includes all the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing to be ready for assembly at arrival on site. Startup is Figuring How to Build Faster. Fri, 10/23/2020 - 10:43.

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5 Best Work Boots for IronWorkers – Reviews and Buyer’s Guide

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Ironworkers have to deal with many hazards in the job sites such as going through cuts, falling of heavy loads, handling electric current. One more thing which is required for the ironworkers is safety from electrical hazards as the job demands handling heavy current consuming electrical appliances. Anti-slip outsoles.

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Top 10 Ivory Innovations Finalists for the 2023 Housing Affordability Prize

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PermitFlow San Jose, California | Public Policy and Regulatory Reform Category PermitFlow is the "TurboTax for construction permitting," providing automation and workflow software that simplifies and accelerates the permitting process.

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Palo Alto Green Construction Tips for Consumers Participating in PG&E Rebate Program

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Green Building Council, buildings account for 36% of total energy use and 65% of electricity consumption. One of the greatest benefits of green buildings is decreased electricity and energy usage, which helps reduce the country’s dependence on fossil fuels and minimizes the strain on local utility infrastructure. According to the U.S.

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