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

Walbridge

Judgment Night looms large for AEC startups

Judgment Night looms large for AEC startups

If you are a tech firm serving the built environment looking to showcase your product, get constructive feedback from industry experts, and exposure to potential consumers, then you should be part of BW's Judgment Night. 

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Virtual solutions, real concerns engage experts

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Virtual solutions, real concerns engage experts

The Chicago Building Congress's first-ever program focused exclusively on tech was held over lunch last week at the Union League Club downtown. Optimizing the Process: CBC's Virtual Construction Panel drew more than 170 guests and offered varying expert perspectives from virtually every team tier.

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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.

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2014 NU's Now & Next Recap

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2014 NU's Now & Next Recap

On Wednesday, August 13 through Friday, August 15, Northwestern University hosted their annual Symposium for Technology for Design and Construction at their downtown Chicago campus.

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