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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
We're capping off this week with another round up of news and announcements from members of the BuiltWorlds network. This week: PlanGrid, Procore, DEWALT, Caterpillar, CBRE, Mortenson Construction
In anticipation of our upcoming “Rise of the Machines Conference” on April 6, we take a look at a few of the participating firms working to mechanize and simplify the building process through a variety of innovations.
Lowry hopped over from the engineering side of Caterpillar, and now he's the transaction manager for Caterpillar Ventures. He sat down recently for a conversation about the investment group's strategies as part of a larger corporate entity.
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.
It's been a disruptive fall for equipment giant Caterpillar Inc. Despite the latest routine challenges, the multinational manufacturer is going all in on tech. Last week in Peoria, Cat rolled out its latest slate of advances for AR, VR, and jobsite communications.
Innovating software that makes our lives easier always puts a smile on our faces. But it's tough to beat tangible -- and wearable -- technology! Take a look at these five wearables made for those in the construction industry.
Remember the buddy system? Caterpillar does. And the equipment giant recently hired a Canadian expert in augmented reality to help it develop a remote, interactive app being unveiled today in Peoria IL. Two weeks ago, BW got an exclusive sneak peak.
They came to BW from California, Florida, New Hampshire, Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee, and quite likely, the future. Their mission? To improve the AEC industry in some tangible and lasting way. Read on to see how they did.
Digging deeper into the market share for both construction and mining equipment, Tokyo-based Komatsu announced last week that it will buy Milwaukee WI-based mining equipment giant Joy Global for $2.89 billion, in cash. Read on for details.
On Aug. 5, after stops in London, New York, Helsinki, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Seattle, Philadelphia, and later this month, Singapore, the AEC Hackathon will return to Chicago. Once again, BuiltWorlds will host this popular and productive event.
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.
Vegas, baby! What happens there doesn't always stay there. In fact, there was so much energy and excitement at World of Concrete 2016 last week that BuiltWorlds is committed to making you feel like you were part of it. Click on!
"Disruption is knocking at your door. Are you ready to answer?" This April, BW will help industry CEOs answer that very question at an exciting two-day event led by X-Prize founder Peter Diamandis and an all-star lineup of AEC thought leaders. Learn more.
More than 100 tech enthusiasts, UAV operators, equipment innovators, students, and even just the drone-curious all flocked to BuiltWorlds on TechWeek Tuesday, making Robots to the Rescue our most popular partner event since the AEC Hackathon in March.
As part of its new corporate innovation push, Caterpillar here debuts its new "Innovate or Die" video series. First guest: VP Greg Folley, head of the global equipment giant's new Analytics & Innovation division.
Basic human needs―including access to clean water, health care and education―all rely on energy. With this in mind, equipment giant Caterpillar has teamed with a solar energy partner to develop an integrated photovoltaic solution for microgrid applications.
Caterpillar announced Friday the formation of a new Analytics & Innovation division to bring together the resources needed to process massive amounts of data and understand the patterns that can save customers money, optimize performance and reduce downtime.
Civic leaders in the Central Illinois town had feared that its biggest resident would pull up stakes and head for the big city. But global equipment giant Caterpillar doubled down with plans for an ambitious new HQ.
At World of Concrete in Las Vegas, BuiltWorlds recently sat down with Caterpillar’s Roy Brookhart to discuss the global equipment giant's latest product releases and upcoming market innovations.
As advanced as technology has become in our industry, even the best labor-saving equipment can't maintain itself. Caterpillar's Estella Estrada suggests how to stay productive using proactive, diagnostic maintenance tools.