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

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Data-driven design propelling collaboration

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.

World Econ Forum urges AEC innovation

World Econ Forum urges AEC innovation

Sometimes, it's not the message, but the messenger, that turns heads. Such may be the case with new research from the World Economic Forum that highlights cutting-edge innovation and makes policy recommendations, all part of its Future of Construction Initiative.

Zlien's big month: Legal win joins new funding

Zlien's big month: Legal win joins new funding

For a tech firm focused on the unglamorous life of mechanics liens, its definition of "excitement" may not quite be the same as everyone else's. By any measure, though, New Orleans-based zlien, the cloud-based payment facilitator, just had one heckuva month.

Take 6: Expert Views on the Internet of Things

Take 6: Expert Views on the Internet of Things

Last week, the Brookings Institution launched TechTakes, a new online series that collects the diverse perspectives of scholars within the policy think tank on technology policy issues. This is the first entry in that new blog series.

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Thornton Tomasetti, Weidlinger merge to push Innovation

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Thornton Tomasetti, Weidlinger merge to push Innovation

For more than 50 years, two NYC-based engineering firms have admired each other from afar. But now, brought together by a mutual zeal for innovation and R&D, the award-wining heavyweights have opted to join forces. 

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Rethinking Smart Cities to put people first

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Rethinking Smart Cities to put people first

This month, the British nonprofit Nesta issued a special report on the hits and misses of the global Smart Cities movement. As that effort continues to grow, Nesta cautions that for Smart Cities to reach their full potential, they need to focus on the citizens living in them, not just technology.

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