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

Safety

Productivity, safety will lead AEC disruption

Productivity, safety will lead AEC disruption

Positive disruption is coming to our industry, and it will happen first in relation to our shared desire to improve productivity and safety. Here, Lendlease thought leader Burcin Kaplanoglu explains his digital optimism for all the disruptive changes ahead.

Mechanical Firms Urged to Embrace Disruption

Mechanical Firms Urged to Embrace Disruption

Disruption? It's not a dirty word anymore. On the contrary, we can all probably stand some. That was a big part of the message conveyed last week at the MCAA Construction Technology Conference in Indianapolis. BuiltWorlds' Walker Thisted reports. 

Safety Culture: Tech Helping Workers Take Lead

Safety Culture: Tech Helping Workers Take Lead

Safety first? Actually, according to an important new study released this month, safety appears to be gaining even more importance as AEC firms embrace new technology and practices to attract skilled workers and win new work. Download the report. 

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C-Suite Corner: BE&K Building Group's Mac Carpenter

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C-Suite Corner: BE&K Building Group's Mac Carpenter

State of the Union. BE&K Building Group President Mac Carpenter chats about how his design-build firm last summer emerged from the shadow of its former parent to reclaim its own storied identity. The future looks very bright, he says.

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C-Suite Corner: Meet the safety app that won an award before it existed

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C-Suite Corner: Meet the safety app that won an award before it existed

When just their idea for a new safety app garnered a national award three months ago, Capital Construction Solutions knew it was on to something. Now, as the product's full market rollout nears, CEO Cory Davis tells more. 

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How technology can cultivate a culture of greater safety

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How technology can cultivate a culture of greater safety

With new technology, teams now can proactively plan, effectively communicate, and dynamically contribute to safety programs that move us from a tradition of command-and-control, to one of informed and distributed safe work behaviors, writes Autodesk's Stacy Scopano.

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Eyes in the sky climb as temporary regs near

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Eyes in the sky climb as temporary regs near

Unmanned aerial systems are fast-becoming a viable tool for more project stakeholders. This spring, as new federal legislation is introduced for limited drone use, we look at the market and chat with contractor Graycor about its successful experiences in Arizona.

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Daqri deal: Smart + Art

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Daqri deal: Smart + Art

If the left side of the brain is truly the source of artistic creativity, the analytical minds behind DAQRI's Smart Helmet now want you to know that they've got that covered, too.

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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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