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

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Is project information mismanagement costing your firm millions?

Is project information mismanagement costing your firm millions?

Industry firms are frequently held accountable for issues because they can’t find the information they need to defend themselves. Between disputes and document discovery, these companies are often spending millions. Newforma's Tyler Ferguson offers a three-pronged approach to mitigate project risk.

Improving the RFI process

Improving the RFI process

Construction productivity has declined in some markets, and the RFI process is a major opportunity for efficiency. How can we leverage technology to improve turnaround time and improve project coordination? Dave Wagner from Newforma shares.

Coworking Is Trending, But How Far Can It Go?

Coworking Is Trending, But How Far Can It Go?

Today’s workplaces are changing. For entrepreneurs, freelancers and other remote workers, traditional office spaces and cubicles aren’t part of the equation — and working from home leaves a lot to be desired. So what’s the new order of things? Enter shared workplaces.

Solar gets a Boost in Oregon

Solar gets a Boost in Oregon

Burnham Nationwide's Solar Series blog looks at the State of Oregon’s new Clean Energy and Coal Transition Act, a groundbreaking law that supports the adoption of renewable energy statewide and creates a framework for community solar.

5 Key Benefits of Using a BIM Execution Plan

5 Key Benefits of Using a BIM Execution Plan

Often times on a project, plan execution can become buried in unnecessary micro-details that make it difficult to find key data as needed to meet schedules and produce on-time deliverables. Properly built BEPs can help, says Assemble's Tim Kelly.

Newforma releases new visual planning tool for leaner work

Newforma releases new visual planning tool for leaner work

Convinced tech can play a crucial role in helping our industry design and build both smarter and more efficiently, Newforma this morning has launched LeanPlanner, a new visual production planning software powered by LeanKit.

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