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

Carson Kyhl

Solar gets a Boost in Oregon

Solar gets a Boost in Oregon

Burnham Nationwide's Solar Series blog looks at the State of Oregon’s new Clean Energy and Coal Transition Act, a groundbreaking law that supports the adoption of renewable energy statewide and creates a framework for community solar.

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Four Key Changes to Chicago Building Permits in 2016

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Four Key Changes to Chicago Building Permits in 2016

The building permit process in Chicago is constantly evolving, making it hard to stay abreast of changes that may affect your project. Here are four of the most important things you need to know about building permits this year.

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Burnham 'eyes' better data, more consistent field inspections

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Burnham 'eyes' better data, more consistent field inspections

As the sun shines brighter on the solar energy market, thousands this week are in San Francisco for the Intersolar North America conference and trade show. Burnham Nationwide is there, showcasing the benefits of its BurnhamEYE PV inspection app for solar arrays.

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