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

Florida

Arx Pax's Greg Henderson on his floating foundation system

Arx Pax's Greg Henderson on his floating foundation system

Henderson and his wife, Jill, founded Arx Pax in 2012, and their first patent was for a three-tiered foundation system, the SAFE Building System, meant to protect structures from flooding and earthquakes by floating them. Learn how it works and where Arx Pax is looking to build pilot projects as sea levels continue to rise.

4 building lessons from Hurricane Matthew

4 building lessons from Hurricane Matthew

In the wake of the storm. Hurricane Matthew is just the latest example of why public officials, planners, engineers, and builders are putting greater emphasis on the importance of resilience building. Here, one researcher offers lessons she hopes are getting through.

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No excuseS: Take control of your time in 2016

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No excuseS: Take control of your time in 2016

When you think about it, everything is impossible until it’s done. And everything else is just an excuse. Customer success guru Brian Norusis of e-Builder says it really is possible to eliminate excuses. We just have to commit to the cause.

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City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in faux urban style

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City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in faux urban style

At least in Florida, the simulated city is the new place to be. But its manufactured urban vitality shows only the best of what cities have to offer. VOA's Richard Reep suggests that may be enough to satisfy many tourists.

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