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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
At our Robots to the Rescue event, Navistar's David Hillman returned to BuiltWorlds to present in front of our standing room only crowd. On his mind, this time, was the move to autonomous ground freight transportation. Buckle up!
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.
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.
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.
The era of unmanned vehicle systems has arrived. Next month, during Chicago TechWeek, BuiltWorlds will host a very special evening showcasing drones, robots, driverless, intelligent machines, and even a cool car to test drive.
This month, Navistar announced upgrades to its OnCommand Connection platform, further increasing uptime, decreasing downtime, and achieving industry accolades.
Building on its successful Members Night debut, Burnham Works will host a broader 'Speak & Connect' special event in November, featuring yet another dynamic young industry leader in the '1130' speaker series.
For anyone who has ever stepped foot in Illinois and bravely ventured away from Chicago’s concrete jungle, they know there exists a place of adventure and heritage that words fail to capture.