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

Burnham Nationwide

Reach for the skies! Downtown LA growing up

Reach for the skies! Downtown LA growing up

The City of Angels — the expansive web of avenues and enclaves synonymous with urban sprawl — suddenly is standing shoulder to shoulder in its own downtown. It's been years in the making, but LA now has a thriving central district, with more to come.

Innovate or Die: CEO Tech Forum (Pt 3)

Innovate or Die: CEO Tech Forum (Pt 3)

Got your attention? Good. If you weren't able to make it to our first CEO Tech Forum April 20-22, you missed a heck of a lot. So here is the most comprehensive written summary to date. But stay tuned for much more CTF video to come this spring.

Solar gets a Boost in Oregon

Solar gets a Boost in Oregon

Burnham Nationwide's Solar Series blog looks at the State of Oregon’s new Clean Energy and Coal Transition Act, a groundbreaking law that supports the adoption of renewable energy statewide and creates a framework for community solar.

Making Sense of Clean Power Plan Litigation

Making Sense of Clean Power Plan Litigation

Burnham Nationwide's new Solar Series blog looks at the legal chaos surrounding the EPA's new Clean Energy Plan, the unusual temporary stay the Supreme Court enacted prior to Justice Scalia's death and the impact on photovaltaic installation.  

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Four Key Changes to Chicago Building Permits in 2016

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Four Key Changes to Chicago Building Permits in 2016

The building permit process in Chicago is constantly evolving, making it hard to stay abreast of changes that may affect your project. Here are four of the most important things you need to know about building permits this year.

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ADA at 25: compliance Still lagging, Consultant CLAIms

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ADA at 25: compliance Still lagging, Consultant CLAIms

When the Americans with Disabilities Act became law in 1990, it was sweeping, controversial and seemingly impossible to implement. Today, lawsuits still are on the rise, but Burnham Nationwide's Leah Riley has some advice. 

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No end in sight for solar revolution, says Burnham Energy

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No end in sight for solar revolution, says Burnham Energy

Out West, the sun is rising. BuiltWorlds recently had the chance to chat with John Dalton and Lyleen Dauz, two veteran managers in the San Jose office of Burnham Energy, a solar permitting and consulting unit of Chicago-based Burnham Nationwide Inc.

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Burnham Nationwide remembers 9/11

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Burnham Nationwide remembers 9/11

Fourteen years ago today, the trauma of 9/11 began haunting our imaginations. For Tom Walsh of Burnham Nationwide, the date brings back vivid personal memories of a work day unlike any before or since. Here are his reflections.

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Burnham 'eyes' better data, more consistent field inspections

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Burnham 'eyes' better data, more consistent field inspections

As the sun shines brighter on the solar energy market, thousands this week are in San Francisco for the Intersolar North America conference and trade show. Burnham Nationwide is there, showcasing the benefits of its BurnhamEYE PV inspection app for solar arrays.

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Burnham Nationwide turns up the tech

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Burnham Nationwide turns up the tech

Burnham Nationwide, a leading provider of building permits, code compliance services, inspection/verification, and solar energy services, has released a newly enhanced burnhamnationwide.com web site, providing users with a customized, interactive experience.

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