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

Business

Real deals: Six P3 jobs in 7 states now underway

Real deals: Six P3 jobs in 7 states now underway

Public-private partnerships sure have been in the news lately, not always in the best light. But despite high-profile setbacks, most recently in Rio, the innovative project financing option still is gaining ground in the U.S. Here's a six-pack of tangible examples.

New app confirms: Procore does do Windows

New app confirms: Procore does do Windows

As fast as exponential change may be flying at us, Procore's research recently revealed that many of its customers might like the world to slow down a bit. With that in mind, the tech provider this week released a new Windows 10 app that will put many at ease.

Zlien's big month: Legal win joins new funding

Zlien's big month: Legal win joins new funding

For a tech firm focused on the unglamorous life of mechanics liens, its definition of "excitement" may not quite be the same as everyone else's. By any measure, though, New Orleans-based zlien, the cloud-based payment facilitator, just had one heckuva month.

Komatsu digs deep, bets big on Joy Global

Komatsu digs deep, bets big on Joy Global

Digging deeper into the market share for both construction and mining equipment, Tokyo-based Komatsu announced last week that it will buy Milwaukee WI-based mining equipment giant Joy Global for $2.89 billion, in cash. Read on for details.

ABC, Autodesk Partner to Promote Productivity

ABC, Autodesk Partner to Promote Productivity

Some industry alliances are more for show than substance. But a new partnership between Associated Builders & Contractors and Autodesk seems a different animal. And it is one that aims to spread greater tech knowledge nationally to 70 ABC chapters.

Coworking Is Trending, But How Far Can It Go?

Coworking Is Trending, But How Far Can It Go?

Today’s workplaces are changing. For entrepreneurs, freelancers and other remote workers, traditional office spaces and cubicles aren’t part of the equation — and working from home leaves a lot to be desired. So what’s the new order of things? Enter shared workplaces.

Calling All Hard Hats: Labor Still Lagging Demand

Calling All Hard Hats: Labor Still Lagging Demand

Despite a continuing stream of new work, the U.S. construction industry is continuing to see its labor pool drain. Now, the latest BLS jobs report has prompted AGC, ABC and others to express concern that the labor shortage will soon hold the economy back.

Countdown begins for BuiltWorlds' 2nd AEC Hackathon

Countdown begins for BuiltWorlds' 2nd AEC Hackathon

On Aug. 5, after stops in London, New York, Helsinki, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, Seattle, Philadelphia, and later this month, Singapore, the AEC Hackathon will return to Chicago. Once again, BuiltWorlds will host this popular and productive event.

'Brexit' disruption unclear, unwelcome for AEC

'Brexit' disruption unclear, unwelcome for AEC

After Cornwallis had surrendered to Washington in 1781, the Brits' band famously played The World Turned Upside Down as they exited North America. Today, no one knows what tune to play in the wake of the UK's stunning vote to leave the EU yesterday. 

IOT: How to make buildings more energy-efficient

IOT: How to make buildings more energy-efficient

Connected Emerald City. IoT wizards from all over the world descended on Silicon Valley last month. Here, Machina Research's Godfrey Chua talks to GE, PG&E, Trane, and others about the incredible, looming promise big data holds for building efficiency.

Huh? Explaining May's Dip in Construction Jobs

Huh? Explaining May's Dip in Construction Jobs

What the heck just happened? The U.S. construction industry is still chugging along at an extraordinarily healthy clip. So, how did we manage to lose 15,000 jobs in May? Great question. BuiltWorlds decided to ask AGC, ABC, and HardHatHub for some answers.  

Building Tomorrows, Cities, AGC Trade on Skills

Building Tomorrows, Cities, AGC Trade on Skills

As the national war for skilled labor heats up, industry groups like AGC are aggressively targeting the next generation. To fight gang recruitment with opportunity, Chicago in particular has launched a new initiative that offers job training to at-risk youth. 

Still Chugging, U.S. Construction Hits Best Rate Since 2007

Still Chugging, U.S. Construction Hits Best Rate Since 2007

The U.S. construction market has been purring for so long that the roar it made this March may not have been as loud and as emphatic as previous exclamations, but the signs remain healthy nonetheless, both for our industry and the U.S. economy.

NextGen: CIRT-ACE Mentor Finals Bode Well

NextGen: CIRT-ACE Mentor Finals Bode Well

Nine high school teams from across the U.S. converged on Washington recently for the 10th Anniversary CIRT-ACE Mentor National Design Competition. Board member Paul Bonington here reports from the event on how bright our industry's future truly appears.

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.

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