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

Bentley Systems

Cities, data drive BW Summit conversations

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.

Leading Insights from Day Two of BW Summit 2017

Leading Insights from Day Two of BW Summit 2017

Our heads are filling up with all sorts of new ideas here on day two of BW Summit 2017. Check out this roundup of thought-provoking soundbites from just a few of the speakers sitting on our panels.

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.

Strong 'Year in Infrastructure' for BIM, China

Strong 'Year in Infrastructure' for BIM, China

Bentley Systems may call Pennsylvania home, but the firm no doubt was thrilled earlier this month to escape the swing-state U.S. election madness to host its annual 'Year in Infrastructure' event in London. Read on to see who won the 2016 'Be Inspired' awards.

Engineers Week Nurtures Next Generation

Engineers Week Nurtures Next Generation

In honor of National Engineers Week, the annual FutureCity Competition awarded its latest prizes to high school students from all over the U.S. Read up on the winners and check in on the profession's global celebration.

Procore Event Uncorks Bevy of New Tools

Procore Event Uncorks Bevy of New Tools

In the still-forming firmament of the construction technology universe, certain annual events already have an iconic cachet. Arguably the most fun is Procore's sun-drenched festival of apps, held each winter on the Southern California coast.

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Hammers, Inspired Awards Take London, As BIM Mandate Looms

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Hammers, Inspired Awards Take London, As BIM Mandate Looms

As the UK's extraordinary BIM mandate nears, the AEC industry paused to honor tech innovation at two annual international award galas in London. tech use. Check out who won this year's crop of 'Hammers' and 'Be Inspired' awards.

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