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

Tesla

Hawaii, Vermont, RI see clean energy surge

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.

Game change? Tesla unveils solar roof tiles

Game change? Tesla unveils solar roof tiles

Professional roofers are reserving judgment, but they must be enjoying all the attention their profession is getting this week after Elon Musk's latest surprise announcement. ICYMI, Tesla has created a sleek new solar roof tile that already is causing quite a stir.

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Burning Man, Urban Plan: Black Rock City Calls for Design Ideas

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Burning Man, Urban Plan: Black Rock City Calls for Design Ideas

For three decades, the week-long Burning Man festival has burned its imprint on the wilder creative scene. Now as the 2015 edition nears, Black Rock City has launched a global competition to redesign the festival site. 

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Future Mobility is on the Horizon

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Future Mobility is on the Horizon

Humans have always drawn on their innate ability to go harder, better, faster, and stronger. Our imagination towards the "what's next?" of it all drives us to the next level and beyond. On July 23rd , BW will hold the next event in our SmartWorlds initiative, Future Mobility. 

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Rescue Robots are Imminent

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Rescue Robots are Imminent

With more FAA exemptions taking wing, UAVs are having an increasing impact on the built environment. On land, robots are integrating more into our day-to-day lives, and sometimes even bringing saving lives. On June 23rd, join us as we host Robots to the Rescue: The Evolution of Unmanned Vehicles.

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Rescue Robots, Tech Toy Chest almost here

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Rescue Robots, Tech Toy Chest almost here

The era of unmanned vehicle systems has arrived. Next month, during Chicago TechWeek, BuiltWorlds will host a very special evening showcasing drones, robots, driverless, intelligent machines, and even a cool car to test drive.

 

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New Panasonic arm to build inside Tesla Gigafactory

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New Panasonic arm to build inside Tesla Gigafactory

Panasonic has formed a new company to make lithium-ion batteries inside the $5-billion Tesla Gigafactory now under construction in Sparks, NV.

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