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

Dubai

Dubai and Jeddah structures both may eclipse world's tallest

Dubai and Jeddah structures both may eclipse world's tallest

Two Middle East towers are vying for the distinction as the world's tallest. The winner is already known, but the other structure, due for completion in 2020, may temporarily eclipse the current tallest building, Dubai, UAE's Burj Khalifa, first. 

Hyperloop pods revealed for Dubai debut

Hyperloop pods revealed for Dubai debut

BIG boost. Determined to lead in global engineering, tiny Dubai said this month that it will build the world's first functioning hyperloop transport system, aiming for speeds of 700 mph. The high-powered team now includes Danish disruptor Bjarke Ingels.

3D-printing Dubai: First an office, now a lab

3D-printing Dubai: First an office, now a lab

Boundless ambition. Already home to the world's tallest tower, Dubai now intends to become the global capital of 3D-printed construction. In June, it 3D-printed an office building offsite. Now, it aims to create a new lab on site. Who dares to doubt Dubai? 

Saudis may build 1.5 million 3D-printed homes

Saudis may build 1.5 million 3D-printed homes

Unlike peanut butter and chocolate, sand and copy machines have never been seen as a good pair. But that has not stopped the Middle East from making a determined effort to lead the world in 3D-printing actual buildings. China's WinSun Global is happy to help. 

Inside the Very First 3D-Printed Office Building

Inside the Very First 3D-Printed Office Building

Maker's mark. Make no mistake, the UAE is more than a little obsessed with 3D printing. Just weeks ago, Dubai created an office building from scratch in just 19 days. Now the government is determined to use maker technology to leave its mark on the world.

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Tall Tech Showdown: Empire State Building v. Burj Khalifa

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Tall Tech Showdown: Empire State Building v. Burj Khalifa

From the Biblical Tower of Babel to the ongoing surge of skyscrapers, building tall has always been the tallest of orders. FieldLens' Kelly Lignos Ziv compares the tech behind two of history's most iconic towers.

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