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

Komatsu

Komatsu digs deep, bets big on Joy Global

Komatsu digs deep, bets big on Joy Global

Digging deeper into the market share for both construction and mining equipment, Tokyo-based Komatsu announced last week that it will buy Milwaukee WI-based mining equipment giant Joy Global for $2.89 billion, in cash. Read on for details.

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Robots, drones, driverless fleets draw full house

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Robots, drones, driverless fleets draw full house

More than 100 tech enthusiasts, UAV operators, equipment innovators, students, and even just the drone-curious all flocked to BuiltWorlds on TechWeek Tuesday, making Robots to the Rescue our most popular partner event since the AEC Hackathon in March.

Timing just right for 'Robots to the Rescue'

Timing just right for 'Robots to the Rescue'

Think all this talk of drones and unmanned vehicles is overblown? Then just glance at the Google News search results for the term "unmanned vehicles".  Then book your safe passage to our big event next Tuesday, Robots to the Rescue: The Evolution of Unmanned Vehicles.

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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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