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

7 Big Bets from AU in Las Vegas

7 Big Bets from AU in Las Vegas

Walking through waves of multilingual conversations at Autodesk University this week, our own Rob McManamy was reminded of the mythic Tower of Babel. Only now, technology has become the universal translator that can make our humble dreams possible. 

EXCLUSIVE: Autodesk CEO's letter to employees on 2016 election

EXCLUSIVE: Autodesk CEO's letter to employees on 2016 election

Post-election pep talk: Autodesk CEO Carl Bass watched the U.S. Presidential Election in disbelief from Lisbon, Portugal last week. Within 36 hours of its shocking outcome, he sent this letter to all 9,000-plus Autodesk employees worldwide to allay any concerns.

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.

EXCLUSIVE: BuildingConnected wins $7M in new VC funds

EXCLUSIVE: BuildingConnected wins $7M in new VC funds

It's about time! That phrase is much more than a marketing pitch at BuildingConnected this month. Last week, the firm's founder Dustin DeVan dropped by BuiltWorlds to film a new segment of our BW Venture series. He brought along some big news.

Virtual groundbreaking breaks new ground?

Virtual groundbreaking breaks new ground?

Will VR headsets replace shovels? Boston Mayor Marty Walsh this month participated in what may be the AEC's first 'virtual groundbreaking' ceremony. Read on for details and to see what he saw at Suffolk Construction's innovative roll of the marketing dice.

Dodge forecasts 2017 construction rebound

Dodge forecasts 2017 construction rebound

Expansion recaptured. After four years of double-digit annual growth, the U.S. economy's long recovery from the Great Recession has slowed this year. But Dodge Data's 78th annual construction forecast predicts housing starts will lead a new surge in 2017.

App market expands by 25 new integrations

App market expands by 25 new integrations

This month, Procore announced the addition of more than 25 new partner integrations to its App Marketplace. Launched in February, the online hub for third-party integrations and custom applications is a first for the construction industry, Procore says.

Autodesk opens builder workshop in Boston

Autodesk opens builder workshop in Boston

VR and AR may be revolutionary, but sometimes you still have to feel something before you can truly make it better. That's the thinking behind Autodesk's new 70,000-sq-ft BUILD Space, opened last week in Boston to robots and humans alike. Read on to learn more.

Aaand... Action! 5 Takes on Greenbuild L.A.

Aaand... Action! 5 Takes on Greenbuild L.A.

Lights! Camera! Take action! This week, as 20,000 sustainable AEC professionals from all over the world flock to L.A., the birthplace of smog is proudly showing off its award-winning green bona fides. Here's what Greenbuild 2016 attendees should know.

5 Best Practices of Top-Performing Owners

5 Best Practices of Top-Performing Owners

What makes certain construction owners perform better than others in managing complex projects on a tight timeframe. In this report, Dodge Data & Analytics and e-Builder talked to 174 owners nationwide to reverse engineer their winning formulas. 

Bio-build: DoD seeks self-healing materials

Bio-build: DoD seeks self-healing materials

Science fiction once again is poised to invade the AEC, but unlike drones and robots, this advance comes straight out nature. The Dept. of Defense now wants to 'grow' better bricks that can heal themselves, so get set for 'Engineered Living Materials'. 

U.S., China ratify, amplify Paris Climate Pact

U.S., China ratify, amplify Paris Climate Pact

Last week in China, on the eve of the G20 Summit, the world's two biggest economies and top polluters took concrete steps to reduce carbon emissions. Their action all but ensures the Paris Agreement will take effect next year.

Labor pains: Industry woos next-gen recruits

Labor pains: Industry woos next-gen recruits

Labor Day Special: Even before the Great Recession caused countless construction workers to flee our industry, skilled labor shortages were growing. Today, with demand strong, the need is even greater. Here, we look at efforts underway to address the crisis.

AECOM greenlights 2020 carbon cuts

AECOM greenlights 2020 carbon cuts

Green Giant: An $18-billion, multidisciplinary player has pledged to shrink its carbon footprint 20% by 2020. Home to many familiar industry names, the LA-based multinational with 100,000 employees now seems bent on leading a sustainable revolution. 

They got this: Newforma corrals cloud services

They got this: Newforma corrals cloud services

Cloudy with a 100% chance of increased collaboration. That is clearly Newforma's forecast for its new Cloud Services feature, now here after more than a year of beta testing. Whether or not the firm is playing "catch up", customers are just happy for the backup.

July Jobs Jolt: Construction finds summer stride

July Jobs Jolt: Construction finds summer stride

Finally, construction workers across the land are donning their hard hats and returning to work, en masse. If most of you already knew that, then at least the numbers have finally caught up. Here, we take a midsummer pulse check of hiring and the economy. 

Chicago Hackathon peppered with good ideas

Chicago Hackathon peppered with good ideas

They came to BW from California, Florida, New Hampshire, Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee, and quite likely, the future. Their mission? To improve the AEC industry in some tangible and lasting way. Read on to see how they did.

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