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

Caterpillar

8 companies bringing robotics and automation to construction

8 companies bringing robotics and automation to construction

In anticipation of our upcoming “Rise of the Machines Conference” on April 6, we take a look at a few of the participating firms working to mechanize and simplify the building process through a variety of innovations.

Investment Week Q&A: Brian Lowry on Caterpillar Ventures

Investment Week Q&A: Brian Lowry on Caterpillar Ventures

Lowry hopped over from the engineering side of Caterpillar, and now he's the transaction manager for Caterpillar Ventures. He sat down recently for a conversation about the investment group's strategies as part of a larger corporate entity.

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Top 10 BuiltWorlds Videos of 2016

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Top 10 BuiltWorlds Videos of 2016

In the last year, our original video series brought together the built environment’s most impactful firms and powerful thought leaders. As we wrap up 2016, we look back at the top 10 videos we produced.

Cat ratchets up tech tools amid big changes

Cat ratchets up tech tools amid big changes

It's been a disruptive fall for equipment giant Caterpillar Inc. Despite the latest routine challenges, the multinational manufacturer is going all in on tech. Last week in Peoria, Cat rolled out its latest slate of advances for AR, VR, and jobsite communications.

EXCLUSIVE: Caterpillar's remote augmented reality lifeline

EXCLUSIVE: Caterpillar's remote augmented reality lifeline

Remember the buddy system? Caterpillar does. And the equipment giant recently hired a Canadian expert in augmented reality to help it develop a remote, interactive app being unveiled today in Peoria IL. Two weeks ago, BW got an exclusive sneak peak.

Chicago Hackathon peppered with good ideas

Chicago Hackathon peppered with good ideas

They came to BW from California, Florida, New Hampshire, Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee, and quite likely, the future. Their mission? To improve the AEC industry in some tangible and lasting way. Read on to see how they did.

Komatsu digs deep, bets big on Joy Global

Komatsu digs deep, bets big on Joy Global

Digging deeper into the market share for both construction and mining equipment, Tokyo-based Komatsu announced last week that it will buy Milwaukee WI-based mining equipment giant Joy Global for $2.89 billion, in cash. Read on for details.

Countdown begins for BuiltWorlds' 2nd AEC Hackathon

Countdown begins for BuiltWorlds' 2nd AEC Hackathon

On Aug. 5, after stops in London, New York, Helsinki, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Seattle, Philadelphia, and later this month, Singapore, the AEC Hackathon will return to Chicago. Once again, BuiltWorlds will host this popular and productive event.

Innovate or Die: CEO Tech Forum (Pt 3)

Innovate or Die: CEO Tech Forum (Pt 3)

Got your attention? Good. If you weren't able to make it to our first CEO Tech Forum April 20-22, you missed a heck of a lot. So here is the most comprehensive written summary to date. But stay tuned for much more CTF video to come this spring.

WATCH: Let Concrete Cure those Winter Blahs

WATCH: Let Concrete Cure those Winter Blahs

Vegas, baby! What happens there doesn't always stay there. In fact, there was so much energy and excitement at World of Concrete 2016 last week that BuiltWorlds is committed to making you feel like you were part of it. Click on!

BuiltWorlds to Host National CEO Tech Forum

BuiltWorlds to Host National CEO Tech Forum

"Disruption is knocking at your door. Are you ready to answer?" This April, BW will help industry CEOs answer that very question at an exciting two-day event led by X-Prize founder Peter Diamandis and an all-star lineup of AEC thought leaders. Learn more.

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Robots, drones, driverless fleets draw full house

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Robots, drones, driverless fleets draw full house

More than 100 tech enthusiasts, UAV operators, equipment innovators, students, and even just the drone-curious all flocked to BuiltWorlds on TechWeek Tuesday, making Robots to the Rescue our most popular partner event since the AEC Hackathon in March.

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Cat Links with First Solar, Doubles Down on Microgrids

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Cat Links with First Solar, Doubles Down on Microgrids

Basic human needs―including access to clean water, health care and education―all rely on energy. With this in mind, equipment giant Caterpillar has teamed with a solar energy partner to develop an integrated photovoltaic solution for microgrid applications.

Cat ups ante on innovation push

Cat ups ante on innovation push

Caterpillar announced Friday the formation of a new Analytics & Innovation division to bring together the resources needed to process massive amounts of data and understand the patterns that can save customers money, optimize performance and reduce downtime.

Cat won't stray, commits anew to Peoria as headquarters

Cat won't stray, commits anew to Peoria as headquarters

Civic leaders in the Central Illinois town had feared that its biggest resident would pull up stakes and head for the big city. But global equipment giant Caterpillar doubled down with plans for an ambitious new HQ.

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How best to maintain equipment to keep that competitive edge

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How best to maintain equipment to keep that competitive edge

As advanced as technology has become in our industry, even the best labor-saving equipment can't maintain itself. Caterpillar's Estella Estrada suggests how to stay productive using proactive, diagnostic maintenance tools.

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