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

MCAA

Survey finds tech uses challenged by ROI

Survey finds tech uses challenged by ROI

It's finally here! Just in time for Christmas! Backed by both the Mechanical Contractors Association of America and the Construction Financial Management Association, JBKnowledge's Annual Construction Technology Report is out. Here are our highlights.

Mechanical Firms Urged to Embrace Disruption

Mechanical Firms Urged to Embrace Disruption

Disruption? It's not a dirty word anymore. On the contrary, we can all probably stand some. That was a big part of the message conveyed last week at the MCAA Construction Technology Conference in Indianapolis. BuiltWorlds' Walker Thisted reports. 

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.

Live from MCAA, ConTech Trio Eyes BW CEO Forum

Live from MCAA, ConTech Trio Eyes BW CEO Forum

Three AEC tech stars, James Benham, Rob McKinney, and Josh Bone recently joined to form the #ConTechTrio, podcasting this week from MCAA 2016 in Orlando. Next stop? BW's CEO Tech Forum. Listen and learn!

Fiatech: Bridging Silos will Boost productivity

Fiatech: Bridging Silos will Boost productivity

Ahead of a high-powered industry show set for next month in Austin TX, Fiatech's Reg Hunter discusses how the new PAT indicators may finally help construction owners to unlock the enhanced productivity that technology has long promised.

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Level of Accuracy: When the virtual world meets The Real One

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Level of Accuracy: When the virtual world meets The Real One

No doubt, the use of technology has vastly improved our prefabricated products, but it also has created a culture less tolerant of any so-called mistakes in the field. David Francis, AGC's BIM Forum MEP Group chair, seeks to reconcile the discrepancies.

BW TV: Our Top 10 Videos of 2015

BW TV: Our Top 10 Videos of 2015

As we wrap up the year that was, we now look back through our own lens at the top 10 videos of an incredible 2015.

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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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Generation Next sees tech preview of bright mechanical future

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Generation Next sees tech preview of bright mechanical future

MCAA's annual student summit this month rocked the home of the Rock'n Roll Hall of Fame, and BW was there. More than 200 future mechanical engineers from across North America were treated to a deep dive into their tech future.

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Mechanical Tech Toy Chest set to rock Cleveland

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Mechanical Tech Toy Chest set to rock Cleveland

Kicking off "Rock-tober" in Cleveland, MCAA this week is exposing college students to the professional twists and turns of plumbing, piping, pumping and all manner of virtual modeling, installation and repair. And BW is there!

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Mechanical trades ratchet up training, grow tech toolbox

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Mechanical trades ratchet up training, grow tech toolbox

In the ongoing battle to win over owners, the building trades unions have long known that to staying competitive means being even more tech-savvy than the other guy. With that in mind, the UA has taken its training to a higher level.

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As clouds gather for BIM 360 event, teams shine through

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As clouds gather for BIM 360 event, teams shine through

On July 30, Applied Software, Newforma, MasterGraphics, and Autodesk will present Cloud Coverage: A 360° View from the Field. In town for AGC-IT? Head on over after your Day 1 reception! We've moved back our start time just for you!

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Mechanical masters made super subs via technology

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Mechanical masters made super subs via technology

Mechanical contractors descended on Chicago this week for MCAA's first-ever Technology Conference, which hammered home the reality that technology is no longer optional if they want to be a 'super sub.'

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