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

Texas A&M University

Survey finds tech uses challenged by ROI

Survey finds tech uses challenged by ROI

It's finally here! Just in time for Christmas! Backed by both the Mechanical Contractors Association of America and the Construction Financial Management Association, JBKnowledge's Annual Construction Technology Report is out. Here are our highlights.

Challenges fuel global Hyperloop competitions

Challenges fuel global Hyperloop competitions

Just months after celebrating a successful field test in the Nevada desert, the newly splintered leadership of high-powered startup Hyperloop One is in turmoil. Nevertheless, its own global contest to see who has the biggest needs and best ideas is speeding ahead.

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.

BW TV: Our Top 10 Videos of 2015

BW TV: Our Top 10 Videos of 2015

As we wrap up the year that was, we now look back through our own lens at the top 10 videos of an incredible 2015.

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Final Grades: AEC Firms Still Failing to Cash in on New Tech

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Final Grades: AEC Firms Still Failing to Cash in on New Tech

Based on feedback from 2,044 U.S. AEC firms, JBKnowledge's 4th Annual Construction Technology Report is now complete. Results are quite promising, but one big question remains. When will firms finally, really invest in tech?

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WATCH: The World's Largest BIM CAVE

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WATCH: The World's Largest BIM CAVE

During our recent trip to Texas we witnessed the world's largest BIM CAVE in action. Once our BIM experience ended, we needed more CAVE. With our overriding goal is to help educate as many people as we can to push the industry forward, today we unveil our new “Encyclopedia” video series, which will take you to the front lines of innovation, to bring you the latest from wherever industry disruption is happening.

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High Tech Demos Storm TEXAS

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High Tech Demos Storm TEXAS

Between Houston and Austin rests the city of Bryan, deep in the heart of Texas. Last Thursday, BW, brought five revolutionary technologies to present at Demo Night: South at Binary Space, not far from the campus from the largest engineering school in the U.S., Texas A&M University.

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Aggies post timeline of construction tech milestones

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Aggies post timeline of construction tech milestones

BW is off to College Station TX later this month for Demo Night South. Graduate students there recently made news when they posted a 100-year history of construction tech as a Facebook timeline. Here, their prof explains the project.

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Survey Finds Tech Use Rising, Investment still Lagging

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Survey Finds Tech Use Rising, Investment still Lagging

Tech researcher and product tester James Benham returned to Chicago last week for a rousing presentation to AGC-IT on the findings of his latest industry survey and the state of overall tech usage in our industry.

Eleven months out, Hyperloop race already heating up

Eleven months out, Hyperloop race already heating up

Future Mobility is fast-approaching. Come to BuiltWorlds July 23rd to learn more about the rapidly evolving new ideas for urban transportation. Here, the U.S. Chamber looks at the competition to answer Elon Musk's recent challenge to build a Hyperloop.

Industry tech use still exploding, outpacing security, support

Industry tech use still exploding, outpacing security, support

"Survey says..." increasing global market pressures and the emerging influence of a younger management mindset, aka 'millennials', are relentlessly pushing the hardhat set into the 21st century.

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