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

CFMA

Survey finds tech uses challenged by ROI

Survey finds tech uses challenged by ROI

It's finally here! Just in time for Christmas! Backed by both the Mechanical Contractors Association of America and the Construction Financial Management Association, JBKnowledge's Annual Construction Technology Report is out. Here are our highlights.

Labor pains: Industry woos next-gen recruits

Labor pains: Industry woos next-gen recruits

Labor Day Special: Even before the Great Recession caused countless construction workers to flee our industry, skilled labor shortages were growing. Today, with demand strong, the need is even greater. Here, we look at efforts underway to address the crisis.

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Final Grades: AEC Firms Still Failing to Cash in on New Tech

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Final Grades: AEC Firms Still Failing to Cash in on New Tech

Based on feedback from 2,044 U.S. AEC firms, JBKnowledge's 4th Annual Construction Technology Report is now complete. Results are quite promising, but one big question remains. When will firms finally, really invest in tech?

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BW universe grows, adds Belair as O&M special advisor

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BW universe grows, adds Belair as O&M special advisor

As BW continues to gather momentum in its second year on earth, we are excited to announce that successful Ohio entrepreneur Paul Belair as a special advisor for industry outreach. His focus? The O&M market. Welcome, Paul!

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Survey Finds Tech Use Rising, Investment still Lagging

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Survey Finds Tech Use Rising, Investment still Lagging

Tech researcher and product tester James Benham returned to Chicago last week for a rousing presentation to AGC-IT on the findings of his latest industry survey and the state of overall tech usage in our industry.

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Unlocking the power of operational data

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Unlocking the power of operational data

Companies that leverage an advanced approach to operational data will have a distinct advantage in meeting construction needs and enhancing profitability. B2W Software founder and CEO Paul McKeon explains.

Power of one goes beyond financial management

Power of one goes beyond financial management

For a group dedicated to keeping the books and maintaining the corporate balance sheet, it was no surprise that the Construction Financial Management Association had timed its annual conference and trade show for the end of the fiscal year. The fact that the event proved a source of inspiration was, however.

Survey finds industry execs bullish on 2015

Survey finds industry execs bullish on 2015

Based on responses from more than 300 executives at large contractors and design firms, ENR's quarterly Construction Industry Confidence Index (CICI) finds continued optimism for the new year, reports Gary Tulacz.

Industry tech use still exploding, outpacing security, support

Industry tech use still exploding, outpacing security, support

"Survey says..." increasing global market pressures and the emerging influence of a younger management mindset, aka 'millennials', are relentlessly pushing the hardhat set into the 21st century.

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