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

Construction

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C-SUITE CORNER: How has e-Builder survived and thrived?

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C-SUITE CORNER: How has e-Builder survived and thrived?

BuiltWorlds' Judy Schriener sits down with e-Builder founders Jon and Ron Antevy to discuss how the 20-year-old pioneer in fully integrated, cloud-based construction program management software has kept the lights on.

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ADA at 25: compliance Still lagging, Consultant CLAIms

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ADA at 25: compliance Still lagging, Consultant CLAIms

When the Americans with Disabilities Act became law in 1990, it was sweeping, controversial and seemingly impossible to implement. Today, lawsuits still are on the rise, but Burnham Nationwide's Leah Riley has some advice. 

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High Tech Demos Storm TEXAS

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High Tech Demos Storm TEXAS

Between Houston and Austin rests the city of Bryan, deep in the heart of Texas. Last Thursday, BW, brought five revolutionary technologies to present at Demo Night: South at Binary Space, not far from the campus from the largest engineering school in the U.S., Texas A&M University.

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ASCE Q&A: How Disney embraces innovation

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ASCE Q&A: How Disney embraces innovation

Pursuing innovation in engineering is not for the faint of heart. But as civil engineers take on the “Grand Challenge” to drastically reduce infrastructure life-cycle costs by 2025, ASCE News sat down with Disney's David Durham.

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Fieldwire takes task management to the jobsite

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Fieldwire takes task management to the jobsite

Launched in January 2013 by co-founders Yves Frinault and Javed Singha, San Francisco-based Fieldwire is helping project managers to run jobs more efficiently from the field. BW's Jonathan Barnes tells their story.

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They're back! Global summit celebrates skyscraper resurgence

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They're back! Global summit celebrates skyscraper resurgence

Eyes are glancing skyward once again, as new towers around the world ascend to heights not seen in years. Next week in NYC, the Turner Prize-winning Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat will explore all that is tall .

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Architects opine on economy, Industry, civic responsibility

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Architects opine on economy, Industry, civic responsibility

As Chicago pays even more attention to its architects than normal this fall, several leading designers recently met to discuss the economy, the industry and the profession's prevailing demographic trends and concerns. 

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Building a Rainforest Firm: Lessons from Silicon Valley

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Building a Rainforest Firm: Lessons from Silicon Valley

Your design firm can step up its game by adopting a few principles that have made Silicon Valley the world’s most fertile place on earth for innovation. Clark Davis relays suggestions from an influential book gaining popularity.

Newforma releases new visual planning tool for leaner work

Newforma releases new visual planning tool for leaner work

Convinced tech can play a crucial role in helping our industry design and build both smarter and more efficiently, Newforma this morning has launched LeanPlanner, a new visual production planning software powered by LeanKit.

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As global aluminum demand grows, LEED gains importance

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As global aluminum demand grows, LEED gains importance

Aluminum has been used in the AEC industry for over 80 years, but it’s playing a bigger role now thanks to the green movement. Here, BW gathers additional market insights from Sapa's Scott Condreay, a veteran extrusion expert.

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Generation Next sees tech preview of bright mechanical future

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Generation Next sees tech preview of bright mechanical future

MCAA's annual student summit this month rocked the home of the Rock'n Roll Hall of Fame, and BW was there. More than 200 future mechanical engineers from across North America were treated to a deep dive into their tech future.

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Upending convention, design-build dorm pushes style

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Upending convention, design-build dorm pushes style

Long criticized as a project delivery method best suited for cookie-cutter factories, design-build is raising eyebrows with its stunning collaboration between splashy Studio Gang and nuts-and-bolts Mortenson.

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Mechanical Tech Toy Chest set to rock Cleveland

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Mechanical Tech Toy Chest set to rock Cleveland

Kicking off "Rock-tober" in Cleveland, MCAA this week is exposing college students to the professional twists and turns of plumbing, piping, pumping and all manner of virtual modeling, installation and repair. And BW is there!

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Rapidly renewable, SOM + ORNL design 3D-printed enclosures

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Rapidly renewable, SOM + ORNL design 3D-printed enclosures

Innovation in a hurry? Yes, think 'Space Race'. Only now, the focus is Earth and the mission is renewable energy. Last week, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and SOM announced an important project that may affect all our futures.

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Pros and Cons of the Modular method for Multifamily projects

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Pros and Cons of the Modular method for Multifamily projects

All building methods have their strong and weak points, and it’s no different for modular construction. Here, Procore Technologies' Alisa Banks Snyder discusses why the future for modular multiresidential work looks very bright. .

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The Evolution of Wearables for the AEC, Part 2

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The Evolution of Wearables for the AEC, Part 2

The next installment of James Benham's guide to wearable technology for the AEC industry. Here, the man also known as 'JBKnowledge' picks up where he left off and highlights the coolest devices soon to have an impact.

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Would you pay more for peace and quiet at the ballpark?

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Would you pay more for peace and quiet at the ballpark?

Defying almost all rhyme or reason, sports construction is still booming around the world. Earlier this month, SMPS-Chicago convened an expert panel of designers and builders to talk about what is driving this inelastic market.

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WATCH: VR Shows Megabytes Translates to Mega Gains in Built Space

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WATCH: VR Shows Megabytes Translates to Mega Gains in Built Space

Back at our Engage event, George Matos and Kevin Bredeson showcased the many benefits of virtual and augmented reality in the pre-construction phase of a building's design...and having an incredible time doing so.

 

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