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

VDC

Jen Suerth pushing technology in construction

Jen Suerth pushing technology in construction

While other young girls were playing with Barbies, Jen Suerth was designing the dolls' homes. This VP of technical services at Pepper Construction has always had a passion for design and building, and, through her experiences, she's become passionate in technology, specifically when it comes to leveraging it for the industry. 

Virtual groundbreaking breaks new ground?

Virtual groundbreaking breaks new ground?

Will VR headsets replace shovels? Boston Mayor Marty Walsh this month participated in what may be the AEC's first 'virtual groundbreaking' ceremony. Read on for details and to see what he saw at Suffolk Construction's innovative roll of the marketing dice.

Future of Making Things Only Limited by Imagination

Future of Making Things Only Limited by Imagination

Just a week after our upcoming 'Realities of 3D Printing' show, MasterGraphics will host a special full-day program at BW on 'The Future of Making Things'. A top-notch panel will discuss everything from 3D Scanning to enhanced conflict resolution.

Tired of waiting, Doherty calls BIM end run

Tired of waiting, Doherty calls BIM end run

Never one to shrink from a challenge, or tread lightly when 'bold' is an option, Smart Cities evangelist and AEC Hackathon founder Paul Doherty has started the BIM Company, a bold play to reclaim the promise and purpose of BIM as a tool.

Integrating Virtual Reality Into Mortenson's Design

Integrating Virtual Reality Into Mortenson's Design

Director of Integrated Construction at Mortenson Construction, Ricardo Khan has nearly two decades of experience in the architectural and construction industries. As a leader in VDC, he knows his way inside of an actual jobsite and a virtual one. When we sat down with him prior to his AEC Hackathon presentation, he dove into the collaboration process and converting the fellow geeks into his fold.  

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Lean Q&A with DPR's Atul Khanzode

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Lean Q&A with DPR's Atul Khanzode

Dr. Atul Khanzode leads DPR’s strategic technology initiatives related to virtual design and construction. He spoke this week at the Mechanical Contractors Association of America's Technology Conference in suburban Chicago.

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Meet Mortenson's virtual maestro

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Meet Mortenson's virtual maestro

As Star Trek fans know well, anyone named "Khan!" is not to be trifled with. The same holds true in VDC circles, where a much more benevolent Khan is leading one of the nation's largest teams of virtual builders.

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Virtues of virtual construction panel just days away

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Virtues of virtual construction panel just days away

BuiltWorlds is working with the Chicago Building Congress on an upcoming luncheon program focused on the wildly evolving world of AEC technology. "Optimizing the Process: CBC's Virtual Construction Panel" will be held Wednesday, March 18.

VDC Primer: Understanding terms, creating real value

VDC Primer: Understanding terms, creating real value

"Where is the value?" & "How do I maximize it?" Arguably the two most common questions in our industry today. FieldLens' Kelly Lignos Ziv believes the best answers may be found via VDC.

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Bentley, Trimble team to boost modeling, project delivery

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Bentley, Trimble team to boost modeling, project delivery

Concurrent announcements at Bentley's 'Year in Infrastructure 2014' conference in London and Trimble's Dimensions 2014 Conference in Las Vegas underscore collaboration for industry benefit

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