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

DPR

BW Summit nears, all-star speakers in place

BW Summit nears, all-star speakers in place

Those who attended our first annual summit last spring need no persuasion. But this year's iteration of our signature event, returning May 3-5, will be even more compelling. Read on to see who will be here, why you should join them, and how to make that happen.

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.

Fiatech: Bridging Silos will Boost productivity

Fiatech: Bridging Silos will Boost productivity

Ahead of a high-powered industry show set for next month in Austin TX, Fiatech's Reg Hunter discusses how the new PAT indicators may finally help construction owners to unlock the enhanced productivity that technology has long promised.

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Beyond Prefab: Component-based Design, Manufacture and Assembly

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Beyond Prefab: Component-based Design, Manufacture and Assembly

Recent growth in the use of BIM and model-based processes has spawned an enormous increase in offsite and near-site prefabrication, a trend that may well transform multiple aspects of our industry, writes Dodge's Steve Jones. 

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Drone eyes Apple spaceship campus as new GC team steps in

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Drone eyes Apple spaceship campus as new GC team steps in

An Apple a day might be too much when it comes to drone footage updates, but month by month comparisons are revealing. Watch this video from last week, as work on the tech giant's new $5-billion HQ gains ground.

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Lean Q&A with DPR's Atul Khanzode

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Lean Q&A with DPR's Atul Khanzode

Dr. Atul Khanzode leads DPR’s strategic technology initiatives related to virtual design and construction. He spoke this week at the Mechanical Contractors Association of America's Technology Conference in suburban Chicago.

VDC Primer: Understanding terms, creating real value

VDC Primer: Understanding terms, creating real value

"Where is the value?" & "How do I maximize it?" Arguably the two most common questions in our industry today. FieldLens' Kelly Lignos Ziv believes the best answers may be found via VDC.

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