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

Patrick Engineering

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.

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Watch: A PEEK Into Tomorrow's Smart Mobilized World

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Watch: A PEEK Into Tomorrow's Smart Mobilized World

Earlier this summer, our SmartWorlds: Future Mobility event took a penetrating peak into how people, commerce, governments and utilities will navigate tomorrow's congested cities. Here now are all the videos from that special night.

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WATCH: Together, Illustrious Panel Motors to a Smarter Mobile World

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WATCH: Together, Illustrious Panel Motors to a Smarter Mobile World

Our SmartWorlds initiative aims to elevate the discussion around some of the most difficult challenges facing us. Future Mobility, placed both the opportunities and problems facing our highways directly in our line of sight. Watch our panelists explore the answers to the questions of today which bring about a smarter mobile tomorrow.

Kapow! Atop Scenic Hotel, BW Celebrates Birthday, thanks Backers

Atop the recently opened sky deck at the Virgin Hotel, BuiltWorlds held its first party among a throng of supporters. Their sunlit patio played the perfect setting to usher in our second year surrounded by the stunning skyscrapers of downtown Chicago. 

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Hard Hat Hub launches new app for employers

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Hard Hat Hub launches new app for employers

On June 19, after more than a year of partnership with many of Chicago's top employers, Hard Hat Hub revamped its online portal to allow prospective employers to browse anonymous profiles, and then click to unlock a candidate's name, and contact information.

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Workshops focus on AEC tech pain points

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Workshops focus on AEC tech pain points

This spring, BuiltWorlds has launched an informative, interactive series of informal workshops that we hope will raise the level of collaboration and understanding among members of our growing AEC community. 

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