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

Operations + Maintenance

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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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Lean Q&A with DPR's Atul Khanzode

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Lean Q&A with DPR's Atul Khanzode

Dr. Atul Khanzode leads DPR’s strategic technology initiatives related to virtual design and construction. He spoke this week at the Mechanical Contractors Association of America's Technology Conference in suburban Chicago.

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Incubating medical opportunity in Houston accelerator

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Incubating medical opportunity in Houston accelerator

Bold ideas like Houston's new TMCx business accelerator can change cities and affect the lives of millions of people the world over. Aided by Gensler designers, new discoveries born there could change the future of healthcare delivery and advance care.

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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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Eco-design includes demolition planning

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Eco-design includes demolition planning

"Wait, don't throw that out!" Finnish researchers say thoughtful demolition can feed the reuse and recycling of parts and materials to enhance the eco-efficiency of new and renovated structures.

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Tech, Real Estate merge, promise virtual possibilities

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Tech, Real Estate merge, promise virtual possibilities

The real estate community converged on BuiltWorlds last week, and while some in the audience apparently fear losing their jobs to robots, most expressed excitement about the way technology is transforming their very traditional world.

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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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Meet Mortenson's virtual maestro

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Meet Mortenson's virtual maestro

As Star Trek fans know well, anyone named "Khan!" is not to be trifled with. The same holds true in VDC circles, where a much more benevolent Khan is leading one of the nation's largest teams of virtual builders.

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The Day the Work Stood Still

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The Day the Work Stood Still

This week, as OSHA's 11th annual National Safety Stand-Down kicked into high gear, NYC-based Turner Construction turned the campaign into a global event, stopping work on 1,000 job sites around the world to stress safe practices to more than 45,000 workers. Meanwhile, Turner also celebrated its 113th birthday as a company.

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BW Sessions: Crowdkeep, in real time

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BW Sessions: Crowdkeep, in real time

Crowdkeep doesn't want your employees to work harder, just smarter. Based in DC, they design technology that can improve the speed and accuracy of virtually any business. BuiltWorlds sat down with Crowdkeep's Derek Nickerson to learn more.

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How prepared is your firm for a cyber threat?

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How prepared is your firm for a cyber threat?

Many in the construction industry are inclined to brush off the threat of cyber-attacks as someone else's problem. Three seasoned legal experts from Holland & Knight recommend strongly against that.

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Turner takes lean pulse at DC hospital

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Turner takes lean pulse at DC hospital

As part of a broader commitment to continuous improvement, senior leaders from Turner Construction gathered at its Sibley Memorial Hospital project in Washington DC to participate in a Lean Leadership Summit. 

Sustaining people, profit and our planet

Sustaining people, profit and our planet

Upon the release of his firm's new 2014 Sustainability Report, Thornton Tomasetti Chairman Tom Scarangello discusses his firm's energetic corporate citizenship and other promising trends driving the global industry.

Cat ups ante on innovation push

Cat ups ante on innovation push

Caterpillar announced Friday the formation of a new Analytics & Innovation division to bring together the resources needed to process massive amounts of data and understand the patterns that can save customers money, optimize performance and reduce downtime.

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