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

PositivEnergy Practice

Q&A: Tolva talks CityFi, a new urban player

Q&A: Tolva talks CityFi, a new urban player

Now more than ever. 'Champion of change' John Tolva has been one of our biggest fans since before we were born. We caught up with the former City of Chicago CTO, now living in Denver, to learn about his new venture, CityFi, which aims to make cities better, not just smarter.

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WATCH: Tech Toy Chest Illuminates Techweek Crowd

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WATCH: Tech Toy Chest Illuminates Techweek Crowd

Now that Techweek: New York is winding down with its own Hackathon this weekend, we thought the time was right to look back at the riveting discussion we hosted during Chicago's own Techweek in June. See the full video.

WATCH: All Hands on Tech Presentations

WATCH: All Hands on Tech Presentations

If you weren't at BuiltWorlds last Thursday for our All Hands on Tech event, you missed out. We've got your back, though. Check out the video playlist featuring the full presentations from our esteemed guests.

Time is now for Urban Eco-Systems activism, says expert panel

Time is now for Urban Eco-Systems activism, says expert panel

At the latest SmartWorlds "salon", our trio of top advisors took the stage together for the first time, sparking a fascinating discussion of cities' place in Nature. They also urged us all to BE the change we want to see. 

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All Hands on Tech To Put Future at Your Fingertips

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All Hands on Tech To Put Future at Your Fingertips

Not long ago, biometric scanning, 3D printing, and autonomous transportation were only the dreams of science fiction films. Today, they are revolutionizing the way we live and work. Creating good tech versus doing good with tech is a crossroad that we are currently faced with.

Growing cities must surmount big threats to ecosystems

Growing cities must surmount big threats to ecosystems

Join us for our next SmartWorlds special event on Urban Ecosystems and how global cities must find ways to manage sustainably the huge growth speeding their way. Peter Ellis, John Tolva, Paul Doherty, and Susan Heinking all will discuss.

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Toy Chest set to storm Techweek

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Toy Chest set to storm Techweek

After his successful debut at this week's MCAA conference earlier this week, Matt Abeles, Co-Founder of BuiltWorlds is ready to bring his Tech Toy Chest summit to Techweek Chicago on June 25th. Taking place at the famous art deco Merchandise Mart building, Abeles has united a host of stellar companies that he feels are currently making a significant impact on the built space.

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Chicago atwitter in wake of 1st AEC Hackathon

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Chicago atwitter in wake of 1st AEC Hackathon

Chicago's first-ever AEC Hackathon took over BuiltWorlds this past weekend, filling our space with creative engineers, architects, coders, hackers, students and volunteers. Teammates eagerly reached across competitive silos to collaborate on solving industry problems. Some took home prizes, but all left energized and blessed with new friends.

AEC Hackathon nears, special guests, final agenda set

AEC Hackathon nears, special guests, final agenda set

With Chicago's first built environment coding competition now just days away, BuiltWorlds and the nonprofit AEC Hackathon are pleased to announce that both the former and current chief technology officers for the City of Chicago, John Tolva and Brenna Berman, 

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