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

Commercial Real Estate

Hightower and VTS merger marks major leap for CRE

Hightower and VTS merger marks major leap for CRE

The $300 million deal demonstrates wider adoption of high technology in a sector that has been slow to embrace it. 

Coworking Is Trending, But How Far Can It Go?

Coworking Is Trending, But How Far Can It Go?

Today’s workplaces are changing. For entrepreneurs, freelancers and other remote workers, traditional office spaces and cubicles aren’t part of the equation — and working from home leaves a lot to be desired. So what’s the new order of things? Enter shared workplaces.

Multifamily High-Rise Boom Draws Crowd

Multifamily High-Rise Boom Draws Crowd

The Midwest's booming multifamily market will take center stage April 6 for a one-day real estate conference in Chicago. Last year, the city alone added 3,000 multifamily residential units, and another 5,000 are on tap for 2016. How long can this last?

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Le Grand Paris: Urban redevelopment on a major scale

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Le Grand Paris: Urban redevelopment on a major scale

As globalization accelerates, cities need to bolster their international attractiveness to secure investment capital and highly qualified workers while warding off emerging new rivals. Not surprisingly, Paris is a key player in this ever-shifting environment.

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BW Sessions: BUILDINGWORX

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BW Sessions: BUILDINGWORX

Most people would agree that energy conservation is an important topic to discuss.  Outside of that brief dialogue, unfortunately, flipping off the kitchen lights at night and shifting little plastic bottles over to green bins can surmise our daily efforts to reduce waste. 

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