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

Zebra Technologies

AoT: Chicago first in U.S. with urban sensors

AoT: Chicago first in U.S. with urban sensors

Knowledge is power. How well does any city really work nowadays? How do we review that performance, and where do we gather the data? Those questions and more are on the table this fall as the nation's first Array of Things sensors are deployed throughout Chicago.

Innovate or Die: CEO Tech Forum (Pt 3)

Innovate or Die: CEO Tech Forum (Pt 3)

Got your attention? Good. If you weren't able to make it to our first CEO Tech Forum April 20-22, you missed a heck of a lot. So here is the most comprehensive written summary to date. But stay tuned for much more CTF video to come this spring.

BW Sessions: Zatar

BW Sessions: Zatar

In the wild, the zebra has never been deemed “king of the jungle”. With Zatar, Zebra Technologies aims to set the industry standards that will tame the IoT jungle. This BW Session with Zebra's Erinn Mahoney dove deep into what IoT is, what’s it’s not, and, of course, the “smart” toaster.

Up in the Cloud and Into the Wild, Zebra Unleashes Zatar

Up in the Cloud and Into the Wild, Zebra Unleashes Zatar

What a big week for Zebra. On Tuesday, the publicly traded provider of tracking and other remote technology solutions announced third-quarter sales of $916 million, more than triple its results for the same period in 2014. Yesterday, Zebra also released its new platform Zatar, an IoT cloud service with a dedicated web portal. 

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WATCH: Tech Toy Chest Illuminates Techweek Crowd

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WATCH: Tech Toy Chest Illuminates Techweek Crowd

Now that Techweek: New York is winding down with its own Hackathon this weekend, we thought the time was right to look back at the riveting discussion we hosted during Chicago's own Techweek in June. See the full video.

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Watch: A PEEK Into Tomorrow's Smart Mobilized World

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Watch: A PEEK Into Tomorrow's Smart Mobilized World

Earlier this summer, our SmartWorlds: Future Mobility event took a penetrating peak into how people, commerce, governments and utilities will navigate tomorrow's congested cities. Here now are all the videos from that special night.

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WATCH: Together, Illustrious Panel Motors to a Smarter Mobile World

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WATCH: Together, Illustrious Panel Motors to a Smarter Mobile World

Our SmartWorlds initiative aims to elevate the discussion around some of the most difficult challenges facing us. Future Mobility, placed both the opportunities and problems facing our highways directly in our line of sight. Watch our panelists explore the answers to the questions of today which bring about a smarter mobile tomorrow.

Kapow! Atop Scenic Hotel, BW Celebrates Birthday, thanks Backers

Atop the recently opened sky deck at the Virgin Hotel, BuiltWorlds held its first party among a throng of supporters. Their sunlit patio played the perfect setting to usher in our second year surrounded by the stunning skyscrapers of downtown Chicago. 

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Techweek Chicago Brings Big Crowd, Bigger Plans

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Techweek Chicago Brings Big Crowd, Bigger Plans

The Windy City is still shaking. Techweek Chicago blew through town June 20-28 and transformed the eighth floor of the majestic Merchandise Mart into a futuristic forum for thousands seeking a preview of what will emerge next. 

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Toy Chest set to storm Techweek

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Toy Chest set to storm Techweek

After his successful debut at this week's MCAA conference earlier this week, Matt Abeles, Co-Founder of BuiltWorlds is ready to bring his Tech Toy Chest summit to Techweek Chicago on June 25th. Taking place at the famous art deco Merchandise Mart building, Abeles has united a host of stellar companies that he feels are currently making a significant impact on the built space.

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Demo Night dazzles in multiple dimensions

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Demo Night dazzles in multiple dimensions

General contractors were out in strength last week, joining more than 100 other visitors from architects, subs, owners, and tech vendors who flocked to BW to play with toys like DAQRI's 'Smart Helmet' and IrisVR's 3D headset.

'DEMO NIGHT' will rock your world!

'DEMO NIGHT' will rock your world!

Experts from across the design & construction world are bringing their latest toys to BW next week, showcasing augmented reality, virtual reality, sensor technology, laser scanning, and 3D printing. Will you be here?

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