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

Power Construction

Canstruction: AEC Rallies to Feed Hungry

Canstruction: AEC Rallies to Feed Hungry

How do companies like Gensler, Arup, and McShane Construction help fight hunger? By designing and building structures out of cans -- duh! While Canstruction is an international organization, BuiltWorlds reporter Alexis Chastain attended one of the regional events to find out more. 

View from Green sailing center now includes LEED Gold

View from Green sailing center now includes LEED Gold

Northwestern University's official color is purple, but it may want to add gold now in honor of its new LEED-certified Sailing Center on the scenic shores of Lake Michigan.

, , ,

Hard Hat Hub launches new app for employers

, , ,
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.

, , ,

Workshops focus on AEC tech pain points

, , ,
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. 

,

Demo Night dazzles in multiple dimensions

,
Demo Night dazzles in multiple dimensions

General contractors were out in strength last week, joining more than 100 other visitors from architects, subs, owners, and tech vendors who flocked to BW to play with toys like DAQRI's 'Smart Helmet' and IrisVR's 3D headset.

,

Power lift to stack 34 floors on existing urban mall

,
Power lift to stack 34 floors on existing urban mall

Long an economic dead zone in the heart of Chicago, Block 37 had already become a vibrant retail destination before Power Construction this winter began a 30-month process to add 34 floors of primo apartments.  

,

'POWER shift': CEO retires after 29 years at iconic contractor

,
'POWER shift': CEO retires after 29 years at iconic contractor

After successfully navigating his large firm through recessionary times without shedding personnel, Power Construction's Jeff Karp has retired, confident the contractor is back on track. Here's how he said 'good-bye'...

Google+ Google+