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

Chicago Architecture Foundation

Obamas unveil Presidential Center design

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.   

And Our Obama Center Design Winner is...

And Our Obama Center Design Winner is...

The people have spoken. And now our judges have, too. As it turns out, they agree. Last week's lively Obama Presidential Center Design Competition & Awards event drew international input from thousands and yielded many inspiring choices. See for yourself!

Design Duel: Obama Center Contests Eye Finish

Design Duel: Obama Center Contests Eye Finish

Democratizing architecture? What better place to start than with a U.S. Presidential Library? This spring in Chicago, while the official contest nears a winner, here is an update on our own fun and surprisingly popular crowd-sourced alternative. 

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Architecture biennial celebration opens in Chicago

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Architecture biennial celebration opens in Chicago

The eyes of the global design community are focused on the Windy City this fall as the Chicago Architecture Biennial kicks off a three-month celebration and exploration of the art and utility of the profession, itself. 

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Mobile Apps for the masses, more solutions for all

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Mobile Apps for the masses, more solutions for all

The Future visited BuiltWorlds again last week and it whispered the only word that tree-huggers and dirt-movers alike can actually agree on: "paperless." But that was just one of the many topics that enlivened our first Mobile Apps + Construction forum, held last week.

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Ahead of Biennial, CAF launches Chi-Design Competion

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Ahead of Biennial, CAF launches Chi-Design Competion

Over 116 buildings dot the skyline of the Windy City, making Chicago one of the skyscraper capitals of the world. The Chicago Architecture Foundation is looking for a new home within their city. Recently, they launched an international competition, welcoming proposals for a Center for Architecture, Design and Education. 

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Robots, drones, driverless fleets draw full house

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Robots, drones, driverless fleets draw full house

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.

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Demo Night dazzles in multiple dimensions

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Demo Night dazzles in multiple dimensions

General contractors were out in strength last week, joining more than 100 other visitors from architects, subs, owners, and tech vendors who flocked to BW to play with toys like DAQRI's 'Smart Helmet' and IrisVR's 3D headset.

Book It! Deadline nears for first BW community resource guide

Book It! Deadline nears for first BW community resource guide

"BuiltWorlds Book. Get 'yer BuiltWorlds Book." Coming soon! Our presses are just heating up. Next month, BuiltWorlds will roll out its first community resource guide to help connect all the innovative, collaborative firms and individuals who have  signed on to help us better serve the built environment and to change the world! Find out how you can get involved! 

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