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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No end in sight for solar revolution, says Burnham Energy

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No end in sight for solar revolution, says Burnham Energy

Out West, the sun is rising. BuiltWorlds recently had the chance to chat with John Dalton and Lyleen Dauz, two veteran managers in the San Jose office of Burnham Energy, a solar permitting and consulting unit of Chicago-based Burnham Nationwide Inc.

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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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Unity ups AEC game via VIMtrek partnership

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Unity ups AEC game via VIMtrek partnership

Determined to broaden its reach into the design and construction industry, San Francisco-based video game giant Unity Technologies is partnering with AEC specialist VIMtrek Group in an exclusive distribution alliance.

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BW universe grows, adds Belair as O&M special advisor

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BW universe grows, adds Belair as O&M special advisor

As BW continues to gather momentum in its second year on earth, we are excited to announce that successful Ohio entrepreneur Paul Belair as a special advisor for industry outreach. His focus? The O&M market. Welcome, Paul!

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Feds boost Chicago's array of things, big data project

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Feds boost Chicago's array of things, big data project

The National Science Foundation announced this week that it will provide a $3.1-million grant to a joint University of Chicago-Argonne National Laboratory team researching sensor technology and the array of things big data offers.

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Banking on Hope, BE&K Building Group adds BD ace Alexander

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Banking on Hope, BE&K Building Group adds BD ace Alexander

Emphasizing design-build in its new iteration, Greenville SC-based BE&K Building Group has hired a true business development ace in Chicago who boasts decades of experience in single-source project delivery.

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Players unite! Let tech connect those extended project teams

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Players unite! Let tech connect those extended project teams

Instant teaming is a must in our industry. So, success often hinges on how well people who have never worked together before manage to get along. Newforma's Dan Conery discusses how tech can help to unite even far-flung project teammates. 

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Thornton Tomasetti, Weidlinger merge to push Innovation

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Thornton Tomasetti, Weidlinger merge to push Innovation

For more than 50 years, two NYC-based engineering firms have admired each other from afar. But now, brought together by a mutual zeal for innovation and R&D, the award-wining heavyweights have opted to join forces. 

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What do you know or do better than just about anyone else?

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What do you know or do better than just about anyone else?

In the 21st century, successful people and firms will be engaged for what they know and do uniquely well within a world of competition and a much more specialized marketplace of ideas and services, writes Clark Davis.

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C-Suite Corner: Meet the safety app that won an award before it existed

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C-Suite Corner: Meet the safety app that won an award before it existed

When just their idea for a new safety app garnered a national award three months ago, Capital Construction Solutions knew it was on to something. Now, as the product's full market rollout nears, CEO Cory Davis tells more. 

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Is this job surveillance video useful, or just kinda creepy?

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Is this job surveillance video useful, or just kinda creepy?

Jobsite tech promises huge improvements… but lately, is it getting a little too creepy? As more science fiction becomes fact every day, odds are that live streaming data displays are coming, writes FieldLens' Daryl Lang.

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3 Ways Keeping Your Technology Up To Date Can Pay Off

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3 Ways Keeping Your Technology Up To Date Can Pay Off

No matter the company size or where it fits into the AEC space, technology offers advantages that far outweigh the costs. But the continuous process of keeping your tech up to date is a must, writes Procore's Alisa Snyder.

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Mechanical trades ratchet up training, grow tech toolbox

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Mechanical trades ratchet up training, grow tech toolbox

In the ongoing battle to win over owners, the building trades unions have long known that to staying competitive means being even more tech-savvy than the other guy. With that in mind, the UA has taken its training to a higher level.

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Cybersecurity concerns still climbing in wake of giant federal hack

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Cybersecurity concerns still climbing in wake of giant federal hack

When news broke in June that 4 million federal employees had been hacked, it sent shock waves through every industry. Now that the number of victims has soared past 20 million, agencies are scrambling to improve defenses.

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Will Smart Exit signs light the way to safer buildings?

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Will Smart Exit signs light the way to safer buildings?

Would you trust a robot to lead you to safety in an emergency? What design would best attract your attention in a smoke-filled environment? Exit signage is vital, so now it is being improved with technology, writes FieldLens' Lee Rankin.

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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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Startup City Q&A from Inside Tel Aviv

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Startup City Q&A from Inside Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv, Israel, Pop: 400,000. Startups: 5,000, and counting. While visiting one of the globe's most vibrant tech hubs, BW sat down with two local movers and shakers to gain an insider's insight into what makes Startup City tick.

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BIM – Sorry, but One Size Fits No One!

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BIM – Sorry, but One Size Fits No One!

There is no one BIM approach or strategy that is right for all. Everyone needs to tailor their BIM usage to their individual needs, the needs of those they are collaborating with, and the specific project objectives, writes Beca's Jon Williams. 

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