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

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. 

Utopia Hill: From project engineer to director of project management

Utopia Hill: From project engineer to director of project management

As you travel alongside vast, open plains, and giant turbines spread as far as the eye can see, have you ever considered how those wind farms are constructed? For you built environment vets, my guess is probably yes. For this National Women in Construction Week feature, Alexis Chastain spoke with Utopia Hill, Director of Project Management, Procurement and Construction at Invenergy. 

Pericept brings BIM closer to the job site

Pericept brings BIM closer to the job site

President and CEO Tony Ragucci and Vice President of Product Development Victor Palmer talk about creating a tool, BIMtrace, that could revolutionize project workflow by allowing workers on job sites to link photos of the sites to BIM models to make direct comparisons and note issues.

Dodge Data report: Collaboration key to managing project risk

Dodge Data report: Collaboration key to managing project risk

A full 75% of respondents to a recent Dodge Data & Analytics survey have been slapped with a dispute claim in the past five years. Here are some suggestions on how to avoid one. 

How CIO Fara Francis oversaw the AGC's IT revolution

How CIO Fara Francis oversaw the AGC's IT revolution

Since 2006, Charlotte Fara Francis has seen a world of change as CIO for the Associated General Contractors of America. We recently chatted with her about her unique role in helping to steer old-school contractors onto the information superhighway.

$10B JFK Airport revamp latest in NYC infrastructure boom

$10B JFK Airport revamp latest in NYC infrastructure boom

P3s and design-build are driving mega-projects ranging from Penn Station to LaGuardia Airport and the Tappan Zee Toll Bridge.

5 Safety Best Practices from the Healthiest Roofer in America

5 Safety Best Practices from the Healthiest Roofer in America

Fatal falls continue to be a major problem in construction, so Baker Roofing Company takes extra steps to ensure its workers remain safe from harm—steps that have landed the firm on the list of the 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America.

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Top 16 BW News Stories of 2016

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Top 16 BW News Stories of 2016

When you're a startup, every year is precious. So, this week, we look back on a raucous year marked by notable tech advances, epic engineering feats, and urgent reminders of urban infrastructure needs.

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Top 10 BuiltWorlds Videos of 2016

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Top 10 BuiltWorlds Videos of 2016

In the last year, our original video series brought together the built environment’s most impactful firms and powerful thought leaders. As we wrap up 2016, we look back at the top 10 videos we produced.

Construction industry poised to become leading user of drones

Construction industry poised to become leading user of drones

The construction industry is poised to become the number one user of drones. The technology is proving ideal for expediting site surveys, locating equipment, measuring material volumes, and ensuring that systems and components put in place match original specifications. 

A look at foreign labor in construction

A look at foreign labor in construction

Between President-elect Donald Trump's stance on immigration and the United Kingdom currently determining the status of free movement post-Brexit, many have been left wondering what will happen to foreign labor in the two regions -- especially within construction. 

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