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

Engineering

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Across crowded room, eyes finally meet for Autodesk, Leica

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Across crowded room, eyes finally meet for Autodesk, Leica

We've all had friends we just knew would make the perfect couple if they'd ever just date. Well, this month, Autodesk and Leica Geosystems have finally decided to leverage their natural compatibility.

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Mechanical masters made super subs via technology

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Mechanical masters made super subs via technology

Mechanical contractors descended on Chicago this week for MCAA's first-ever Technology Conference, which hammered home the reality that technology is no longer optional if they want to be a 'super sub.'

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Workshops focus on AEC tech pain points

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Workshops focus on AEC tech pain points

This spring, BuiltWorlds has launched an informative, interactive series of informal workshops that we hope will raise the level of collaboration and understanding among members of our growing AEC community. 

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BIM mandate puts Brits on collaborative frontier

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BIM mandate puts Brits on collaborative frontier

Britain's 2016 mandate for using building information modeling on all large government projects is fast approaching. Is the UK ready? Once implemented and accepted, BIM could become the international translator for AEC technologies.

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Eyes in the sky climb as temporary regs near

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Eyes in the sky climb as temporary regs near

Unmanned aerial systems are fast-becoming a viable tool for more project stakeholders. This spring, as new federal legislation is introduced for limited drone use, we look at the market and chat with contractor Graycor about its successful experiences in Arizona.

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Daqri deal: Smart + Art

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Daqri deal: Smart + Art

If the left side of the brain is truly the source of artistic creativity, the analytical minds behind DAQRI's Smart Helmet now want you to know that they've got that covered, too.

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Innovate in incremental steps, not giant leaps

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Innovate in incremental steps, not giant leaps

Most innovation sneaks up on us a little bit at a time. Eureka! moments are exceedingly rare and drastic change almost never happens overnight. By definition, evolution is a process, writes Arup's Malcolm Turpin.

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Next event: Tech Takes on Real Estate

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Next event: Tech Takes on Real Estate

What's next for BuiltWorlds? On May 14, Chicago's fast-growing super-collider of ideas will host an all-star panel of experts discussing how technology is completely changing the real estate market before our very eyes.

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