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

Studio Gang

7 Memorable Moments from the AGC-IT Forum

7 Memorable Moments from the AGC-IT Forum

See IT... Learn IT... Build IT... That was the simple, bottom-line theme of this year's 8th annual conference of the AGC-IT Forum, which returned to Chicago earlier this month. Here is our unscientific roundup of some highlights that resonated.

Mercurial Master Hadid Dead at 65

Mercurial Master Hadid Dead at 65

Arguably the world's most acclaimed and controversial architect died suddenly this morning in Miami FL. Iraqi-born Dame Zaha Hadid leaves behind a legacy of innovation and inspiration that is drawing accolades from all over the world.

4D Modeling Guides Residence Hall Enclosure

4D Modeling Guides Residence Hall Enclosure

A high-profile design-build residence hall at the University of Chicago is on schedule for students to move in this summer, thanks in part to the daily use of 4D modeling throughout the project. Mortenson's Joel Sandridge tracks the progress.

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With latest vote, force now strong behind Lucas Museum

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With latest vote, force now strong behind Lucas Museum

The Force apparently is now with the proposed Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Chicago, where a City Council vote has put the controversial, $400-million, privately funded lakefront project on track to break ground next spring. 

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Upending convention, design-build dorm pushes style

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Upending convention, design-build dorm pushes style

Long criticized as a project delivery method best suited for cookie-cutter factories, design-build is raising eyebrows with its stunning collaboration between splashy Studio Gang and nuts-and-bolts Mortenson.

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Global forum calls for interconnected sustainability

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Global forum calls for interconnected sustainability

Immense challenge. Immediate opportunity. Last week's first-ever Chicago Forum on Global Cities attracted 600 delegates from 25 nations to talk about urgent topics such as sustainable design and reimagined infrastructure.

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