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

Internet of Things

Buildings 2.0: Cisco flips new digital switch

Buildings 2.0: Cisco flips new digital switch

More tools than ever are now available to help building owners operate next-gen facilities that are as productive and safe as they are cost-effective and comfortable. Cisco Systems' new product line of digital smart building switches may have raised the bar.

IoT: Connected world faces benefits, threats

IoT: Connected world faces benefits, threats

The 'Internet of Things'. By now, it's a term we have all heard, but what does it really mean? And what does it mean for business? Technologist Burcin Kaplanoglu takes a deep dive into the mind-boggling promise and personal privacy concerns of Big Data.

BW Sessions: Zatar

BW Sessions: Zatar

In the wild, the zebra has never been deemed “king of the jungle”. With Zatar, Zebra Technologies aims to set the industry standards that will tame the IoT jungle. This BW Session with Zebra's Erinn Mahoney dove deep into what IoT is, what’s it’s not, and, of course, the “smart” toaster.

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WATCH: The Internet of Things Connects our Smart Home

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WATCH: The Internet of Things Connects our Smart Home

When BuiltWorlds held the second installment in our Tech in Real Estate series, we further learned that the future is deeply rooted in the Internet of Things. Plus, Gimbal even gave out free beacons to everyone in our audience! See the presentation from that night here, for the first time. 

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WATCH: IoT Connects Tech to our Real Estate

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WATCH: IoT Connects Tech to our Real Estate

At Tech in Real Estate II we learned all about what the future of our properties. What everyone kept talking about that night were the connected devices as part of the IoT. From beacon tracking to a Nest™ in our nest, the number of tasks now at our fingertips seems to multiply each day. Watch the highlights from TIRE II here and stay tuned for the full presentations.

BW Sessions: MUV Interactive

BW Sessions: MUV Interactive

With the upcoming commercial market launch of their first revolutionary wearable, bird, BuiltWorlds caught up with Dan Star, VP of Business Development  who flew us into MUV Interactive's nest where he answered a few of our pressing questions.

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Rescue Robots are Imminent

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Rescue Robots are Imminent

With more FAA exemptions taking wing, UAVs are having an increasing impact on the built environment. On land, robots are integrating more into our day-to-day lives, and sometimes even bringing saving lives. On June 23rd, join us as we host Robots to the Rescue: The Evolution of Unmanned Vehicles.

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