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

Press Release

Assemble, iSqFt partner to push BIM in Preconstruction

Assemble, iSqFt partner to push BIM in Preconstruction

PRESS RELEASE: Two construction tech providers from Houston and Cincinnati have announced a new agreement for sharing 3-D models between general contractors and subcontractors to reduce errors and time during the bid process.

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Trimble adds Vianova, boosts BIM offerings for infrastructure

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Trimble adds Vianova, boosts BIM offerings for infrastructure

Tech giant Trimble announced last week that it had acquired Norway's Vianova Systems to expand its civil engineering and infrastructure software solutions. The deal extends Trimble's Constructible Model across the project lifecycle.

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MacArthur Foundation doubles down on climate change

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MacArthur Foundation doubles down on climate change

The MacArthur Foundation has announced $50 million in grants, a down payment on a major new commitment to help curb global climate disruption by significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Cat Links with First Solar, Doubles Down on Microgrids

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Cat Links with First Solar, Doubles Down on Microgrids

Basic human needs―including access to clean water, health care and education―all rely on energy. With this in mind, equipment giant Caterpillar has teamed with a solar energy partner to develop an integrated photovoltaic solution for microgrid applications.

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The Day the Work Stood Still

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The Day the Work Stood Still

This week, as OSHA's 11th annual National Safety Stand-Down kicked into high gear, NYC-based Turner Construction turned the campaign into a global event, stopping work on 1,000 job sites around the world to stress safe practices to more than 45,000 workers. Meanwhile, Turner also celebrated its 113th birthday as a company.

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Gamers feel glove, thanks to Rice engineers

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Gamers feel glove, thanks to Rice engineers

Houston engineering students are working to make virtual reality a little more real with their invention of a glove that allows a user to feel what he or she is touching while gaming. The Hands Omni glove may soon leave only taste and smell to the imagination. 

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BIM Tools Enable the Creation of Turner City

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BIM Tools Enable the Creation of Turner City

Building Information Modeling tools help Turner employees bring new dimension to company tradition as they create Turner City 2014.

 

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