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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.

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Rob McManamy

November 25, 2016

Business

Give Thanks! 5 Reasons To Love the AEC

Rob McManamy

November 25, 2016

Business

'Tis the season for taking stock. This long holiday weekend is the perfect time to step back and give thanks for the exhilarating days in which we live and the vibrant industry that puts a bounce in our a step. Here's one case why the AEC is still the place to be.

April 3, 2016

Cities

Final 7? Smart City Teams Eye $50M

April 3, 2016

Cities

The Final Four may be ending this week, but the Magnificent Seven are still battling for dollars. Aiming to name a winner this June for its Smart City Challenge, USDOT has narrowed the field for a three-month race to the $50-million finish line.

Guest Contributor

February 14, 2016

Architecture + Design

VOTE: Help My Students To 3D Print Public Housing Units

Guest Contributor

February 14, 2016

Architecture + Design

VOTE: Help My Students To 3D Print Public Housing Units

One Chicago high school teacher writes about his students' ongoing desire to change the world, one 3D-printed housing unit at a time. He also asks for help to keep his program going.