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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Smart Cities: IBM, GSA on how building data will drive efficiencies

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Smart Cities: IBM, GSA on how building data will drive efficiencies

VIDEO: By 2025, buildings will the largest producer of greenhouse gases. Here, IBM convenes an expert online panel to discuss how smarter cities and structures can cut energy use, improve performance and just be more green.

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Survey Finds Tech Use Rising, Investment still Lagging

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Survey Finds Tech Use Rising, Investment still Lagging

Tech researcher and product tester James Benham returned to Chicago last week for a rousing presentation to AGC-IT on the findings of his latest industry survey and the state of overall tech usage in our industry.

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Tech cloudburst rains opportunity on all disciplines

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Tech cloudburst rains opportunity on all disciplines

From Autodesk and Applied Software to Master Graphics and Heitman Technologies, a midsummer night's dream team of tech presenters filled BuiltWorlds with visions of a collaborative world that may only just be getting started. 

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The construction worker of the future

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The construction worker of the future

Last week, the ConAppGuru visited Chicago to present at the annual AGC-IT Forum. Here is another presentation he also made to AGC last month on the high-tech jobsites of tomorrow, and the evolved workers who will populate them.

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Calling all hackers, coders and gamers to the AEC space

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Calling all hackers, coders and gamers to the AEC space

As the AEC Hackathon prepares for its 10th iteration this fall, cofounder Greg Howes reflects on the event's origins, its promise, and our industry's compelling need for geeks stubbornly-insistent on pushing it forward.

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Mobile Apps + Construction Reveal the Future of Jobsites

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Mobile Apps + Construction Reveal the Future of Jobsites

On July 16, BuiltWorlds hosted Mobile Apps + Construction, our event where we looked deep into the crystal ball to see where the paperless jobsite is currently heading. Joined by the top leaders in the field, we delved into how the mobile revolution is pushing things further.  Check our full highlights below. 

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Quantifying software's value for the AEC

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Quantifying software's value for the AEC

With more options available now, the ConAppGuru says AEC firms face two choices when considering whether to adopt new technology: 1) Try new things that push their firm forward, or 2} Continue to manage projects as before, without investing in improvement.

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Mobile Apps for the masses, more solutions for all

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Mobile Apps for the masses, more solutions for all

The Future visited BuiltWorlds again last week and it whispered the only word that tree-huggers and dirt-movers alike can actually agree on: "paperless." But that was just one of the many topics that enlivened our first Mobile Apps + Construction forum, held last week.

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As clouds gather for BIM 360 event, teams shine through

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As clouds gather for BIM 360 event, teams shine through

On July 30, Applied Software, Newforma, MasterGraphics, and Autodesk will present Cloud Coverage: A 360° View from the Field. In town for AGC-IT? Head on over after your Day 1 reception! We've moved back our start time just for you!

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SKYSITE syncs risks with greater docs control, tighter security

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SKYSITE syncs risks with greater docs control, tighter security

As jobsites cut paper, ARC Doc Solutions has morphed its services from traditional reprographics to the virtual organization of documents. For the litigious AEC industry, its newly updated SKYSITE allows users to share up-to-date files and hopefully avoid conflict.

Meet the New Newforma: Evolving By Design

Meet the New Newforma: Evolving By Design

To keep up with evolving technologies, methods of collaboration, and project data needs, Newforma CEO Ian Howell announces here a new day for his firm, replete with a new look, new apps for the cloud and mobile devices, and a new level of dedication to meeting customer needs.

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Burnham 'eyes' better data, more consistent field inspections

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Burnham 'eyes' better data, more consistent field inspections

As the sun shines brighter on the solar energy market, thousands this week are in San Francisco for the Intersolar North America conference and trade show. Burnham Nationwide is there, showcasing the benefits of its BurnhamEYE PV inspection app for solar arrays.

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Unlocking the power of operational data

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Unlocking the power of operational data

Companies that leverage an advanced approach to operational data will have a distinct advantage in meeting construction needs and enhancing profitability. B2W Software founder and CEO Paul McKeon explains.

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GET SMART: ASCE revisits Cities of Tomorrow

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GET SMART: ASCE revisits Cities of Tomorrow

ASCE's Robert Reid asks: What will it take, and what will it mean, to live and work in a so-called smart city? And what roles will today's engineers play in these high-tech cities of tomorrow?

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Experts on Mobile Apps form all-star panel

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Experts on Mobile Apps form all-star panel

BW EVENT: Today in the AEC space, apps perform more tasks, collect more data, facilitate more collaboration, detect and prevent more problems, ease more workflow, and save more time, money and even lives than ever imagined. How will they continue to change our industry and what do we need to do to be ready?

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Robots, drones, driverless fleets draw full house

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Robots, drones, driverless fleets draw full house

More than 100 tech enthusiasts, UAV operators, equipment innovators, students, and even just the drone-curious all flocked to BuiltWorlds on TechWeek Tuesday, making Robots to the Rescue our most popular partner event since the AEC Hackathon in March.

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Hard Hat Hub launches new app for employers

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Hard Hat Hub launches new app for employers

On June 19, after more than a year of partnership with many of Chicago's top employers, Hard Hat Hub revamped its online portal to allow prospective employers to browse anonymous profiles, and then click to unlock a candidate's name, and contact information.

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And you thought doc management couldn't get any safer

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And you thought doc management couldn't get any safer

Newforma's new software ties EDMS workflows into other project delivery processes. The goal is to integrate document management systems to streamline workflows and reduce the risk of mistakes, explains cofounder Allen Preger.

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