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

Architecture + Design

Building NYC's $20+ billion, 28-acre Hudson Yards

Building NYC's $20+ billion, 28-acre Hudson Yards

Walker Thisted, BuiltWorlds producer and resident architect, traveled to New York City last month and took a look at Hudson Yards, the big redevelopment project on Manhattan's west side.

Experts speak on parametric and computational design

Experts speak on parametric and computational design

As parametric modeling and computational design head towards the industry standard for developing responsible, and beautiful, buildings, see what some of the industry leaders have to say on how the technology is being used now and could be in the future. 

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.

Architizer's top picks for BIM developments and tools at AIA

Architizer's top picks for BIM developments and tools at AIA

Last month at the AIA Convention in Orlando, manufacturers came out in droves to push their building products and finishes on the expo floor. Here are Architizer's top picks from among the tech offerings for BIM modeling, collaborating, and documenting.

Smart windows gain even more intelligence than before

Smart windows gain even more intelligence than before

Electrochromic systems intuitively alter the hue of exterior windows based on conditions ranging from astronomical data, building orientation, latitude and longitude – even meteorological forecasts. Systems reduce heat gain and glare, maintain crystal-clear views, all while accruing significant energy savings over a reasonable payback period. 

Obamas unveil Presidential Center design

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.   

Five big benefits of data-driven design

Five big benefits of data-driven design

We create data in every part of the build process, and the ability to capture and analyze that data has only increased over the years. Now, professionals across the AEC tackle the issues of What do I do with all this data? How can I use it to benefit me? Well, if you're a designer, here are some big benefits for you.

Q&A: Lon Grohs on the future of VR and V-Ray in AEC

Q&A: Lon Grohs on the future of VR and V-Ray in AEC

The chief commercial officer of Chaos Group, maker of the V-Ray software that produces photo-realistic renderings for film, virtual reality, and architectural models, discusses how VR/AR will expand further into the AEC space in the near future and how his firm's product will develop with the trend.

Q&A: Michael Silver of the U. at Buffalo on job-site robotics

Q&A: Michael Silver of the U. at Buffalo on job-site robotics

The University of Buffalo architecture professor is working on a brick-hauling robot through the Sustainable Manufacturing and Advanced Robotic Technologies (SMART) program. Here, he talks about automated construction's relationship with building design.

7 Construction Techniques for Concrete Façades

7 Construction Techniques for Concrete Façades

Solid. Strong. Resilient. Concrete is a much-used, much-loved building material that conforms to the surface texture of formwork. What are new construction techniques for this centuries-old composite? Here are 7 ideas to add texture to concrete exteriors, featured on projects across the globe.

Model behavior: How to optimize BIM during preconstruction

Model behavior: How to optimize BIM during preconstruction

Promoting collaboration, coordination, efficiency, and design intent among owners, designers, and builders during the design phase is critical to laying the foundation for activities that occur in the field. 

Willis Tower sinks $500M into lower-floor renovation

Willis Tower sinks $500M into lower-floor renovation

When we hear the words "lobby redo," the mind does not envision a price tag of half a billion dollars. But then again, if we're talking about 465,000 square feet inside Chicago's tallest tower, that could be a steal. See what Willis Tower's owner just unveiled last week. 

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Top 16 BW News Stories of 2016

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Top 16 BW News Stories of 2016

When you're a startup, every year is precious. So, this week, we look back on a raucous year marked by notable tech advances, epic engineering feats, and urgent reminders of urban infrastructure needs.

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Top 10 BuiltWorlds Videos of 2016

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Top 10 BuiltWorlds Videos of 2016

In the last year, our original video series brought together the built environment’s most impactful firms and powerful thought leaders. As we wrap up 2016, we look back at the top 10 videos we produced.

CA: Lucas strikes back with $1B museum plan

CA: Lucas strikes back with $1B museum plan

It's a MAD, MAD world. Another Star Wars sequel is due in theaters soon, but the off-screen soap opera behind the nomadic Lucas Museum of Narrative Art may finally be nearing a happy ending. Read on to see where George Lucas believes it will be built. 

2020 Vision: UCal begins $1.3B expansion

2020 Vision: UCal begins $1.3B expansion

Ever heard of University of California, Merced? Well, soon, you may. The tiny, 12-year-old research school was already making a name for itself in sustainable circles. But that was before this fall, when a Webcor-SOM team broke ground on a huge campus expansion.

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