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June 1, 2017

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.

May 30, 2017

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.

May 17, 2017

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.

May 10, 2017

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.

May 5, 2017

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.

Google X

Rob McManamy

January 25, 2017

Business

INFOGRAPHIC: AEC tech investments soar

Rob McManamy

January 25, 2017

Business

Disruption comes in many forms, and in this industry, investments are accelerating all of them. Here, Lendlease's Burcin Kaplanoglu offers an exclusive snapshot of the last two years in AEC tech funding and how that has fueled a continuing tech revolution.

Guest Contributor

September 23, 2015

Architecture + Design, Construction, Business, Engineering, Cities

Backed by big names, FLUX boosts data Flow via Interoperability

Guest Contributor

September 23, 2015

Architecture + Design, Construction, Business, Engineering, Cities

Backed by big names, FLUX boosts data Flow via Interoperability

Google is known for pressing the boundaries of technology in virtually everything it does. Now, the global search giant and a host of AEC heavy hitters have helped to create Flux, a new process tool that may soon revolutionize our industry.

Guest Contributor

June 15, 2015

Cities

Google launches city sidewalk labs

Guest Contributor

June 15, 2015

Cities

Smart Cities are getting crowded, too. Last week, Big Kahuna Google launched its own Sidewalk Labs, a new venture focused on improving city life for all via technology. Here, cofounder Larry Page intros the effort.

Rob McManamy

October 28, 2014

Architecture + Design, Construction

Google's BIM-buster app may live up to its hype

Rob McManamy

October 28, 2014

Architecture + Design, Construction

Google's BIM-buster app may live up to its hype

As urban housing demands explode, Google estimates FLUX could save 30-50% in prevailing construction costs and shorten the time from planning to market by 30-60%.