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

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Building a Rainforest Firm: Lessons from Silicon Valley

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Building a Rainforest Firm: Lessons from Silicon Valley

Your design firm can step up its game by adopting a few principles that have made Silicon Valley the world’s most fertile place on earth for innovation. Clark Davis relays suggestions from an influential book gaining popularity.

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Players unite! Let tech connect those extended project teams

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Players unite! Let tech connect those extended project teams

Instant teaming is a must in our industry. So, success often hinges on how well people who have never worked together before manage to get along. Newforma's Dan Conery discusses how tech can help to unite even far-flung project teammates. 

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3 Ways Keeping Your Technology Up To Date Can Pay Off

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3 Ways Keeping Your Technology Up To Date Can Pay Off

No matter the company size or where it fits into the AEC space, technology offers advantages that far outweigh the costs. But the continuous process of keeping your tech up to date is a must, writes Procore's Alisa Snyder.

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