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

Mortenson

Trend Watch: Contractors hiring, trading tech talent

Trend Watch: Contractors hiring, trading tech talent

As firms gather in Las Vegas this week for the 98th annual AGC Convention, for the first time they can stay on for a one-day Technology Summit. That simple addition is just one more example of how tech staffing and leadership are gaining leverage.

Innovate or Die: CEO Tech Forum (Pt 3)

Innovate or Die: CEO Tech Forum (Pt 3)

Got your attention? Good. If you weren't able to make it to our first CEO Tech Forum April 20-22, you missed a heck of a lot. So here is the most comprehensive written summary to date. But stay tuned for much more CTF video to come this spring.

Earth Day 2016 Makes History, AEC Voices Support

Earth Day 2016 Makes History, AEC Voices Support

Generational: Holding his grandchild, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry signed the Paris Agreement on Climate Change Friday at the UN, joining more than 170 other nations. But this is only the beginning, writes USGBC's Elizabeth Beardsley.

ACE Mentors, Scouts Highlight Next-Gen Outreach

ACE Mentors, Scouts Highlight Next-Gen Outreach

It's never been easier to be cynical about life in these United States, but two construction industry events last week in Chicago reminds us of how promising and extraordinarily hopeful this day and age still is, both for this industry and our planet.

4D Modeling Guides Residence Hall Enclosure

4D Modeling Guides Residence Hall Enclosure

A high-profile design-build residence hall at the University of Chicago is on schedule for students to move in this summer, thanks in part to the daily use of 4D modeling throughout the project. Mortenson's Joel Sandridge tracks the progress.

Mortenson, Procore Wed Missions in Cloud

Mortenson, Procore Wed Missions in Cloud

A match made in the clouds? Cloud-based project management software provider Procore may have more than a million users now, but its biggest match to date is contracting giant Mortenson. The happy couple is now on their honeymoon.

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Virtual valhalla speeds new Vikings stadium

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Virtual valhalla speeds new Vikings stadium

When the Minnesota Vikings’ shimmering new U.S. Bank Stadium opens in 2016, the team and its hardy fans hope the $1-billion facility will capture the best of both worlds: an indoor stadium with an outdoor feel. Right now, that magic, and more, is being achieved virtually.

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Hard Hat Hub launches new app for employers

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Hard Hat Hub launches new app for employers

On June 19, after more than a year of partnership with many of Chicago's top employers, Hard Hat Hub revamped its online portal to allow prospective employers to browse anonymous profiles, and then click to unlock a candidate's name, and contact information.

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Virtual solutions, real concerns engage experts

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Virtual solutions, real concerns engage experts

The Chicago Building Congress's first-ever program focused exclusively on tech was held over lunch last week at the Union League Club downtown. Optimizing the Process: CBC's Virtual Construction Panel drew more than 170 guests and offered varying expert perspectives from virtually every team tier.

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Virtues of virtual construction panel just days away

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Virtues of virtual construction panel just days away

BuiltWorlds is working with the Chicago Building Congress on an upcoming luncheon program focused on the wildly evolving world of AEC technology. "Optimizing the Process: CBC's Virtual Construction Panel" will be held Wednesday, March 18.

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Demo Night dazzles in multiple dimensions

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Demo Night dazzles in multiple dimensions

General contractors were out in strength last week, joining more than 100 other visitors from architects, subs, owners, and tech vendors who flocked to BW to play with toys like DAQRI's 'Smart Helmet' and IrisVR's 3D headset.

VDC Primer: Understanding terms, creating real value

VDC Primer: Understanding terms, creating real value

"Where is the value?" & "How do I maximize it?" Arguably the two most common questions in our industry today. FieldLens' Kelly Lignos Ziv believes the best answers may be found via VDC.

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Reality capture drives value, point by point

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Reality capture drives value, point by point

Reality capture brings exponential value to your project, whatever the scope. When technology allows us to improve our current process, we are able to provide higher value for our partners and customers.

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BIM, AR & wearable tech will grow owners' role

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BIM, AR & wearable tech will grow owners' role

Connecting the technology dots may seem like wishful thinking, but it's not, says Mortenson's Ricardo Khan. The pace of development and integration of myriad advances all point toward a near future of unprecedented connectedness.

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Optimism fuels FutureTech, collaborative momentum grows

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Optimism fuels FutureTech, collaborative momentum grows

Despite uncertainty surrounding the host's new ownership, legal concerns over liability in the age of collaboration, and doubts about the sustainability of yet another sports construction boom, the excitement and overall optimism was still enough to overwhelm the ENR FutureTech conference in Atlanta earlier this month.

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Meet CBC 'future leader' honoree Jen Suerth

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Meet CBC 'future leader' honoree Jen Suerth

This week, the Chicago Building Congress honors Mortenson Construction's Jennifer Suerth as a 'Future Leader'. This summer, Hard Hat Hub interviewed her as part of its ongoing blog series, 'A View From My Hard Hat.'

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