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June 1, 2017

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.

May 30, 2017

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.

May 17, 2017

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.

May 10, 2017

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.

May 5, 2017

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.

UAE

John Gregerson

November 28, 2016

Engineering

Hyperloop pods revealed for Dubai debut

John Gregerson

November 28, 2016

Engineering

BIG boost. Determined to lead in global engineering, tiny Dubai said this month that it will build the world's first functioning hyperloop transport system, aiming for speeds of 700 mph. The high-powered team now includes Danish disruptor Bjarke Ingels.

John Gregerson

August 18, 2016

Construction

Saudis may build 1.5 million 3D-printed homes

John Gregerson

August 18, 2016

Construction

Saudis may build 1.5 million 3D-printed homes

Unlike peanut butter and chocolate, sand and copy machines have never been seen as a good pair. But that has not stopped the Middle East from making a determined effort to lead the world in 3D-printing actual buildings. China's WinSun Global is happy to help.

Mike Hrymak

July 7, 2015

Construction, Business, Cities

World's First 3D-Printed Office Building Set For Dubai

Mike Hrymak

July 7, 2015

Construction, Business, Cities

World's First 3D-Printed Office Building Set For Dubai

The World's first 3D printed building is coming to Dubai. The 2,000 square-foot structure will be one story tall and will be built entirely using 3D printing technology.

Rob McManamy

December 10, 2014

Business

C-Suite Corner: Q&A with Textura's Patrick Allin

Rob McManamy

December 10, 2014

Business

C-Suite Corner: Q&A with Textura's Patrick Allin

BuiltWorlds recently had the opportunity to speak with the Chairman & CEO of Textura Corp., a 10-year-old, Deerfield, IL-based provider of cloud-based collaboration and productivity solutions. The company's phenomenal growth in the last few years is evidence that its paperless ethos is catching on.