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

technology

Experts speak on parametric and computational design

Experts speak on parametric and computational design

As parametric modeling and computational design head towards the industry standard for developing responsible, and beautiful, buildings, see what some of the industry leaders have to say on how the technology is being used now and could be in the future. 

EXCLUSIVE: FotoIN receives patent for mobile media and data capturing system

EXCLUSIVE: FotoIN receives patent for mobile media and data capturing system

Enterprise tech company FotoIN gave BuiltWorlds the exclusive story on some recent, exciting news -- their visual documentation and data capturing system received a United States patent! Find out what this means for the company, their users, and others in the industry.

Can data center construction keep up with data growth?

Can data center construction keep up with data growth?

As the data center construction market is projected to grow to nearly $75 billion in the next four years, we explore what makes data center construction unique, trends in the industry, and the likelihood of keeping up with the exponentially increasing demand for these systems. 

Five big benefits of data-driven design

Five big benefits of data-driven design

We create data in every part of the build process, and the ability to capture and analyze that data has only increased over the years. Now, professionals across the AEC tackle the issues of What do I do with all this data? How can I use it to benefit me? Well, if you're a designer, here are some big benefits for you.

Bridgit's Lauren Lake is on a mission to perfect the punch list

Bridgit's Lauren Lake is on a mission to perfect the punch list

The development of project management software, time-keeping applications, and bid-management programs has changed the way work gets done on the jobsite. We talked to Lauren Lake, co-founder of mobile punch list app Bridgit, about her impact and dedication to the industry.

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. 

Improving the RFI process

Improving the RFI process

Construction productivity has declined in some markets, and the RFI process is a major opportunity for efficiency. How can we leverage technology to improve turnaround time and improve project coordination? Dave Wagner from Newforma shares.

Mechanical Firms Urged to Embrace Disruption

Mechanical Firms Urged to Embrace Disruption

Disruption? It's not a dirty word anymore. On the contrary, we can all probably stand some. That was a big part of the message conveyed last week at the MCAA Construction Technology Conference in Indianapolis. BuiltWorlds' Walker Thisted reports. 

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Banking on Hope, BE&K Building Group adds BD ace Alexander

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Banking on Hope, BE&K Building Group adds BD ace Alexander

Emphasizing design-build in its new iteration, Greenville SC-based BE&K Building Group has hired a true business development ace in Chicago who boasts decades of experience in single-source project delivery.

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