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

Textura

Pat Allin: Contractors should use supply chain financing

Pat Allin: Contractors should use supply chain financing

During Pat Allin's time leading Textura, he partnered with Lex Greensill of Greensill Capital to create Early Payment Program, a supply chain financing solution for the construction industry. Now, as chairman of Greensill Capital, North America — USA, Allin provides us insight on how supply chain financing works and how he sees it progressing in the future. 

INFOGRAPHIC: AEC tech investments soar

INFOGRAPHIC: AEC tech investments soar

Disruption comes in many forms, and in this industry, investments are accelerating all of them. Here, Lendlease's Burcin Kaplanoglu offers an exclusive snapshot of the last two years in AEC tech funding and how that has fueled a continuing tech revolution.

Procore leads surge in 4Q tech investment

Procore leads surge in 4Q tech investment

Year-end deals! Despite a tumultuous November that saw U.S. markets tumble, rebound, and then recover, December has been surprisingly bullish for construction tech investment. See why Procore, and other recent VC targets are smiling about 2017. 

Procore procures a bundle, Rides TsunamI Of VC Tech Investment

Procore procures a bundle, Rides TsunamI Of VC Tech Investment

Just days after celebrating its 1 millionth user, Procore ended 2015 on an even higher note. On Dec. 30, it announced new VC investment of another $50 million. That is only the latest good news in a wild flurry of AEC tech investment.

Power of one goes beyond financial management

Power of one goes beyond financial management

For a group dedicated to keeping the books and maintaining the corporate balance sheet, it was no surprise that the Construction Financial Management Association had timed its annual conference and trade show for the end of the fiscal year. The fact that the event proved a source of inspiration was, however.

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Techweek Chicago Brings Big Crowd, Bigger Plans

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Techweek Chicago Brings Big Crowd, Bigger Plans

The Windy City is still shaking. Techweek Chicago blew through town June 20-28 and transformed the eighth floor of the majestic Merchandise Mart into a futuristic forum for thousands seeking a preview of what will emerge next. 

C-Suite Corner: Q&A with Textura's Patrick Allin

C-Suite Corner: Q&A with Textura's Patrick Allin

BuiltWorlds recently had the opportunity to speak with the Chairman & CEO of Textura Corp., a 10­-year­-old, Deerfield, IL­-based provider of cloud­-based collaboration and productivity solutions. The company's phenomenal growth in the last few years is evidence that its paperless ethos is catching on.

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Textura, Turner launch new program to pay subs sooner

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Textura, Turner launch new program to pay subs sooner

Early Christmas for subcontractors! Textura, Turner Construction, Greensill Capital and Morgan Stanley all are joining forces to ensure that GCs can pay subs sooner and keep projects on schedule. 

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