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

Stacy Scopano

Trend Watch: Contractors hiring, trading tech talent

Trend Watch: Contractors hiring, trading tech talent

As firms gather in Las Vegas this week for the 98th annual AGC Convention, for the first time they can stay on for a one-day Technology Summit. That simple addition is just one more example of how tech staffing and leadership are gaining leverage.

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On Cloud 9 after 360° view of modern jobsites

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On Cloud 9 after 360° view of modern jobsites

Cloud computing has revolutionized how we do business on and off of the jobsite, so we brought in some heavy hitters for our Cloud Coverage: A 360° View from the Field event to demonstrate how they make this aspect of technology work for them.

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Tech cloudburst rains opportunity on all disciplines

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Tech cloudburst rains opportunity on all disciplines

From Autodesk and Applied Software to Master Graphics and Heitman Technologies, a midsummer night's dream team of tech presenters filled BuiltWorlds with visions of a collaborative world that may only just be getting started. 

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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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As clouds gather for BIM 360 event, teams shine through

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As clouds gather for BIM 360 event, teams shine through

On July 30, Applied Software, Newforma, MasterGraphics, and Autodesk will present Cloud Coverage: A 360° View from the Field. In town for AGC-IT? Head on over after your Day 1 reception! We've moved back our start time just for you!

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