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

big data

Smart Cities: AT&T pushes holistic approach

Smart Cities: AT&T pushes holistic approach

As Smart Cities Week takes center stage in Washington DC, AT&T Smart Cities guru Michael Zeto here opines on the promise and progress of Big Data to help municipalities develop comprehensive strategies for maintaining and improving their infrastructure.

IoT: Connected world faces benefits, threats

IoT: Connected world faces benefits, threats

The 'Internet of Things'. By now, it's a term we have all heard, but what does it really mean? And what does it mean for business? Technologist Burcin Kaplanoglu takes a deep dive into the mind-boggling promise and personal privacy concerns of Big Data.

Biz Intel: To Measure Data is to Manage it

Biz Intel: To Measure Data is to Manage it

Every job is different, so it’s hard to deliver consistent quality on time, within budget. The key is to avoid woes before they arise and to implement as many best practices as possible. That requires business intelligence, says Lantern Data's Marc Krichman.

Growing cities must surmount big threats to ecosystems

Growing cities must surmount big threats to ecosystems

Join us for our next SmartWorlds special event on Urban Ecosystems and how global cities must find ways to manage sustainably the huge growth speeding their way. Peter Ellis, John Tolva, Paul Doherty, and Susan Heinking all will discuss.

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TT+20: Harnessing The Power Of Big Data

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TT+20: Harnessing The Power Of Big Data

In the last of four excerpts from its forward-looking annual report, Thornton Tomasetti looks at “Big Data.” Indeed, all the information available today can be overwhelming, but if leveraged correctly, it can also lead to unprecedented gains.

Meet the New Newforma: Evolving By Design

Meet the New Newforma: Evolving By Design

To keep up with evolving technologies, methods of collaboration, and project data needs, Newforma CEO Ian Howell announces here a new day for his firm, replete with a new look, new apps for the cloud and mobile devices, and a new level of dedication to meeting customer needs.

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Unlocking the power of operational data

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Unlocking the power of operational data

Companies that leverage an advanced approach to operational data will have a distinct advantage in meeting construction needs and enhancing profitability. B2W Software founder and CEO Paul McKeon explains.

AEC Hackathon nears, special guests, final agenda set

AEC Hackathon nears, special guests, final agenda set

With Chicago's first built environment coding competition now just days away, BuiltWorlds and the nonprofit AEC Hackathon are pleased to announce that both the former and current chief technology officers for the City of Chicago, John Tolva and Brenna Berman, 

TED Talk: 'Big Data is Better Data'

TED Talk: 'Big Data is Better Data'

Self-driving cars were just the start. What's the future of big data-driven technology and design? In a thrilling science talk, Kenneth Cukier looks at what's next for machine learning — and human knowledge.

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