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

FAA

Drones away! FAA says AEC use will soar

Drones away! FAA says AEC use will soar

Look, up in the sky! Since last June, there has been an unprecedented surge in the registration of commercial drone pilots. So, get ready. The FAA predicts the next five years will see a spectacular proliferation in the use of drones, on and above, jobsites.

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Rescue Robots are Imminent

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Rescue Robots are Imminent

With more FAA exemptions taking wing, UAVs are having an increasing impact on the built environment. On land, robots are integrating more into our day-to-day lives, and sometimes even bringing saving lives. On June 23rd, join us as we host Robots to the Rescue: The Evolution of Unmanned Vehicles.

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Rescue Robots, Tech Toy Chest almost here

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Rescue Robots, Tech Toy Chest almost here

The era of unmanned vehicle systems has arrived. Next month, during Chicago TechWeek, BuiltWorlds will host a very special evening showcasing drones, robots, driverless, intelligent machines, and even a cool car to test drive.

 

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Eyes in the sky climb as temporary regs near

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Eyes in the sky climb as temporary regs near

Unmanned aerial systems are fast-becoming a viable tool for more project stakeholders. This spring, as new federal legislation is introduced for limited drone use, we look at the market and chat with contractor Graycor about its successful experiences in Arizona.

Drone use regs, permits lag as potential soars

Drone use regs, permits lag as potential soars

To date, the FAA has received 342 petitions for drone use and granted 24 of them. Many requests are pending. Those coming from construction firms may take off sooner than most, says attorney Nicole Highland.

Trimble, Clayco among those cleared for drone takeoff by FAA

Trimble, Clayco among those cleared for drone takeoff by FAA

In a significant move by the FAA, four U.S. firms have been cleared for commercial drone use, two of them from the built environment. All indications suggest many more are to come.

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