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

ASCE Infrastructure Report Card

Jammed: Will Infrastructure Gridlock Ever End?

Jammed: Will Infrastructure Gridlock Ever End?

What's the holdup? June means weddings, vacations, summer travel, and report cards. It is also the time that reminds us of just how dire the state of our U.S. infrastructure is. Here, BW's John Gregerson argues that enough is enough. Let us fund our future!  

Infrastructure Weak? Yes, So Let's Spend Wisely

Infrastructure Weak? Yes, So Let's Spend Wisely

As if we hadn't heard, ASCE has issued yet another report chronicling how deficient U.S. infrastructure is. But this national Infrastructure Week, just back from NYC, our own Rob McManamy fears some big public spending may be sending the wrong message.

Final 7? Smart City Teams Eye $50M

Final 7? Smart City Teams Eye $50M

The Final Four may be ending this week, but the Magnificent Seven are still battling for dollars. Aiming to name a winner this June for its Smart City Challenge, USDOT has narrowed the field for a three-month race to the $50-million finish line. 

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Emergency, Emergency! Bechtel Chief Pens Urgent P3 call

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Emergency, Emergency! Bechtel Chief Pens Urgent P3 call

The U.S. must renew its infrastructure to avoid economic decline. The recently passed $300-billion FAST Act is a good start, but much more action is needed ASAP, argues Bechtel Group's Brendan Bechtel, a former volunteer EMT.

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Alleluia! At last, a multi-year Highway bill!

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Alleluia! At last, a multi-year Highway bill!

Maybe the two sides just got tired of ruining each other's holidays. Either way, ladies and gentlemen, now that the President has signed a new $305-billion highway bill, the U.S. has its first long-term highway bill in a decade. 

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