Construction
Rob McManamy
DEWALT shifts to solve jobsite WiFi woes

Yesterday, DEWALT, accompanied by Procore, announced their new WiFi Mesh, which promises to increase wireless connectivity on the jobsite. We talked to two DEWALT executives about the new product — here's what they had to say.

DEWALT shifts to solve jobsite WiFi woes
Architecture + Design
Rob McManamy
Data-driven design propelling collaboration

"Data-driven design" suggests an impersonal, robotic process that replaces human creativity with cold numbers. But at our latest BuildIdeas Breakfast, we learned from IBM Watson and Detroit Mercy Hospital that it can mean greater customer satisfaction.

Data-driven design propelling collaboration
Business
Rob McManamy
Hawaii, Vermont, RI see clean energy surge

Despite wavering venture investment, the clean energy market is still growing from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Here, the annual Clean Energy Trust Challenge gives us a welcome opportunity to check in on multiple, vibrant efforts to implement power innovation.

Hawaii, Vermont, RI see clean energy surge
Cities
Rob McManamy
Cities, data drive BW Summit conversations

If cities will yield the richest data upon which tomorrow's most consequential decisions will be based, then it is no surprise they were a recurring topic at last week's BuiltWorlds Summit. To see some of the actionable insights that were shared, read on.

Cities, data drive BW Summit conversations
Architecture + Design
Rob McManamy
Obamas unveil Presidential Center design

Just days after the former First Lady urged architects not to neglect inner cities, she and her husband came home to Chicago this week to reveal their vision for a $500-million community hub that they hope will reinvigorate a long-struggling community.   

Obamas unveil Presidential Center design

CAD

Designing the Future with IrisVR

Designing the Future with IrisVR

As our reality becomes more virtual and increasingly augmented, we spoke to both Shane Scranton and Nate Beatty for a deeper dive into how IrisVR is playing an integral role in that transition with their real-time 3D optimization engine and suite of software.  

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BW Sessions: CFI Mechanical

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BW Sessions: CFI Mechanical

At our recent Demo Night: South event at Texas A&M University, BW had the opportunity to meet Chuck Fell, founder of Houston-based CFI Mechanical. Afterward, we chatted with CAD guru David Kunkel to pick his brain about CFI. Check our chat inside.

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Digital lab will mix technology, creativity for evolved design

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Digital lab will mix technology, creativity for evolved design

Technology has transformed the way billions of people live their day-to-day lives, but it has yet to fully change the way architects design spaces. That reality is rapidly evolving, however, and Gensler's Richard Jacob digitally approves.

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New ArcSite Pro app anticipates your every pen stroke

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New ArcSite Pro app anticipates your every pen stroke

If you perform site investigations for a living, then your job and your life just got easier. Michigan startup Arctuition has launched a new mobile app that aims to do away with pen and paper for field inspections.

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Meet Mortenson's virtual maestro

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Meet Mortenson's virtual maestro

As Star Trek fans know well, anyone named "Khan!" is not to be trifled with. The same holds true in VDC circles, where a much more benevolent Khan is leading one of the nation's largest teams of virtual builders.

Firms need Millennials, but seek right mix

Firms need Millennials, but seek right mix

As AEC firms recalibrate their market strategy for this competitive new age, those that can best leverage the skills and passions of their millennials will be the ones who take the lead.

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Need for Speed Driving Smarter Design

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Need for Speed Driving Smarter Design

The design firm that harnesses the output of digital data to speed up its operations is going to outperform competitors, create new standards and be more successful.

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