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Fort Myers Beach family rebuilds with quick and affordable modular home after Hurricane Ian
ABC7 | But forget what you think you know about construction, there is a new and affordable way many are choosing to rebuild.
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In a tough real estate market, a century-old housing idea could make a comeback
CNBC | Modular construction, which has roots going back a century, could be poised to gain in popularity as new investors fund the concept.
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The ConTech Crew 385: Green Homes Without the Green Premium with Chris Anderson, CEO at Vantem [Podcast]
The ConTech Crew | In this week’s episode of The ConTech Crew sit down with Chris Anderson, founder and CEO at Vantem, a company that delivers cost-effective, energy-efficient, and climate-resilient homes.
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Sustainable Solutions for Energy-Efficient and Affordable Housing: Insights from Chris Anderson, CEO of Vantem [Podcast]
Hardware to Save a Planet with Dylan Garrett | Today, Dylan is joined by Chris Anderson, CEO of Vantem, a company that delivers cost-effective, climate-resilient, energy-efficient homes at scale. Chris is based in Greensboro, North Carolina, in America.
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The Barbie Dreamhouse: A Modular Marvel
For Construction Pros | Whether a prospective homeowner, builder or Barbie fan, building a modular home that is climate resistant, energy efficient and cost-effective is more attainable than you think.
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Building a Better Home the Modular Way
Construction in Focus | Affinity is the first factory in the U.S. to have access to Vantem’s cutting-edge, systems-built technologies to provide clients with high-quality homes and structures with excellent architectural designs by integrating the most advanced machinery and technology available today.
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Bill Gates-Backed Startup Is Building Net-Zero Housing In Factories — Other Startups Are Cashing In On This Growing Space
Benzinga | The housing industry is undergoing major changes, with startups like Vantem — backed by the Bill Gates-founded firm Breakthrough Energy Ventures — focused on manufacturing affordable, high-efficiency, net-zero homes in a factory setting.
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Movers & Breakers Podcast with Belinda Carr – Next-Gen Modular Construction w/ Vantem [Podcast]
Movers & Breakers Podcast with Belinda Carr | Chris Anderson serves as the CEO of Vantem, a pioneering prefab modular construction company with a mission to provide energy-efficient, climate-resilient, and affordable homes on a large scale.
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These Housing Innovations Remove The Risk Of Rising Climate Threats
Forbes | Chris Anderson is the CEO at Greensborough, North Carolina-based, modular home building company Vantem that delivers a solution at only $100 per square foot.
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Latin Finance The Big Cleanup
LatinFinance | Capital is increasingly being allocated to help heavy polluters fund their costly decarbonization plans. ‘Transition finance’ may be the greatest economic opportunity ever in the race against climate change.
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Trade Secret Startup Builds Modular Homes out of Ceramic
Probuilder | A startup called Vantem constructs modular, factory-built homes using an innovative panel for the floors, walls, and roofs.
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I got BLINDSIDED by a New PREFAB HOME Design Headed to the US!! [Video report]
YouTube | It was recently announced that Vantem Global would be acquiring Georgia based Affinity building systems and implementing their technology into their building process.
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Consensus in Conversation – Chris Anderson: Vantem Global [Podcast]
Consensus in Conversation | Chris brings a unique perspective, passion, and expertise on sustainable construction, entrepreneurship, and creating true impact to mitigate climate change.
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Building-technology company Vantem acquires Georgia construction company
Business Journal | Modular building company Vantem of Greensboro has acquired Affinity Building Systems, a modular home manufacturing company of Lakeland, Georgia.
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Vantem Acquires Affinity Building Systems, Expands U.S. Footprint
Business Wire | Vantem, a next-gen modular technology company, announced the acquisition of Lakeland, GA-based Affinity Building Systems, a leading modular home manufacturer serving the Southeast.
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Ivory Innovations reveals the 2023 Ivory Prize Top 25
2023 Ivory Prize | Selected from 203 nominees, the top 25 Ivory Prize finalists demonstrate ambitious, feasible, and scalable solutions to the housing affordability crisis.
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Vantem named as a Finalist in the Prestigious 2023 Edison Awards
Edison Awards | Vantem honored for excellence alongside other innovators and innovations.
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Methane in the net-zero crosshairs for 2023 – Bill Gates’s Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Energy Monitor | Energy Monitor caught up with Breakthrough Energy Ventures’s Carmichael Roberts to discuss what 2023 has in store for the world’s net-zero transition.
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Energy Efficiency: Buildings and Industry
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Real estate is facing a climate crisis, but there might be a way through
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The post-storm affordable housing crisis
Affordable housing in the U.S. typically diminishes after a disaster, and experts expect parts of southwest Florida will see the same following Hurricane Ian. October 5, 2022.
Bill Gates’ Eco-Friendly Rebuttal: Vantem
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