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

HKS Architects

Five big benefits of data-driven design

Five big benefits of data-driven design

We create data in every part of the build process, and the ability to capture and analyze that data has only increased over the years. Now, professionals across the AEC tackle the issues of What do I do with all this data? How can I use it to benefit me? Well, if you're a designer, here are some big benefits for you.

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Is The Future of the Stadium No Stadium?

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Is The Future of the Stadium No Stadium?

Bigger and better: That’s how we like our televisions and stadiums. The fan experience isn’t just on the field anymore. With everything outside of the stadium increasingly more fan friendly, one veteran sports architect is boldly asking, should we scrap our stadiums altogether?

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Would you pay more for peace and quiet at the ballpark?

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Would you pay more for peace and quiet at the ballpark?

Defying almost all rhyme or reason, sports construction is still booming around the world. Earlier this month, SMPS-Chicago convened an expert panel of designers and builders to talk about what is driving this inelastic market.

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