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

Greenbuild

Green line: Skanska delivers on rail vision

Green line: Skanska delivers on rail vision

'Envision' sustainability. For the first time, Greenbuild this year featured a transit project among its success stories: the new light rail line between L.A. and Santa Monica. Read why design-builder Skanska thinks green infrastructure is here to stay.

Aaand... Action! 5 Takes on Greenbuild L.A.

Aaand... Action! 5 Takes on Greenbuild L.A.

Lights! Camera! Take action! This week, as 20,000 sustainable AEC professionals from all over the world flock to L.A., the birthplace of smog is proudly showing off its award-winning green bona fides. Here's what Greenbuild 2016 attendees should know.

Green LA maps road to 100% renewables

Green LA maps road to 100% renewables

Just weeks before it hosts USGBC's Greenbuild 2016, the City of Los Angeles has set its sites on an epic Hollywood makeover. The birthplace of smog now is aiming to clean up its act and switch from fossil fuels to 100% renewable energy sources ASAP.

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Greenbuild gives thanks, sends message to paris climate talks

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Greenbuild gives thanks, sends message to paris climate talks

Paris was on the minds of many at Greenbuild 2015 last week, but so was hope, as nearly 20,000 gathered to urge constructive action on climate change and responsible and sustainable practices from our industry.

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Factor in Durability For a True Measure of Sustainability

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Factor in Durability For a True Measure of Sustainability

It truly is an exciting time to be working in eco-friendly building product development. But products don't always have to be new to be better for the environment. Andersen Windows' sustainability chief Eliza Clark explains why. 

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Materials reuse panel more proof of green revoloution

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Materials reuse panel more proof of green revoloution

For some, this week's "monumental" annual Greenbuild Conference in DC actually may have started last week in Chicago, at an intimate panel discussion hosted by ARCHEWORKS and focused on building reuse and recycling.

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