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
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FieldLens, Bluebeam launch layered drawings tool

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FieldLens, Bluebeam launch layered drawings tool

Unveiled at Bluebeam eXtreme in LA, FieldLens Drawings will integrate with Bluebeam Software to work with any PDF file, and tag conversations right to your drawings to enable real-time tracking and reveal location conditions at any given moment.

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TT+20: How can we retain the 'Other 51 Percent'?

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TT+20: How can we retain the 'Other 51 Percent'?

Women make up 51% of the population, but less than 20% of engineers and architects. Thornton Tomasetti convened several prominent female leaders from our industry to discuss this issue and explore solutions for improving those numbers.

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After decades of delay, LaGuardia remake at last taking flight

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After decades of delay, LaGuardia remake at last taking flight

In 2014, VP Biden said, "If you were blind-folded and taken to LaGuardia Airport, you'd think you were in a third-world country." Last week, NY's Gov. picked up that gauntlet and unveiled a huge, public-private redevelopment plan.

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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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City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in faux urban style

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City sidewalks, busy sidewalks, dressed in faux urban style

At least in Florida, the simulated city is the new place to be. But its manufactured urban vitality shows only the best of what cities have to offer. VOA's Richard Reep suggests that may be enough to satisfy many tourists.

BW Sessions: MUV Interactive

BW Sessions: MUV Interactive

With the upcoming commercial market launch of their first revolutionary wearable, bird, BuiltWorlds caught up with Dan Star, VP of Business Development  who flew us into MUV Interactive's nest where he answered a few of our pressing questions.

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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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How crowdfunding can tackle inequality, urban density

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How crowdfunding can tackle inequality, urban density

As cities strain to handle rapid growth, real estate crowdfunding may prove to be the most agile way of democratizing finance and building long-delayed, desperately needed infrastructure. Real estate expert Rodrigo Nino argues that the practice is also good for society.

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TT+20: Experts ponder the promise of 3D printing

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TT+20: Experts ponder the promise of 3D printing

Earlier this year, Thornton Tomasetti convened a broad array of AEC experts, researchers, academics, and practitioners to explore where our industry will be in 20 years. Here, five global thought leaders explore how 3D printing will change the way we think about design and construction? 

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Google, Apple among titans taking White House climate pledge

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Google, Apple among titans taking White House climate pledge

While Congress struggles this summer with yet another transportation reauthorization bill, the Obama Administration and more than a dozen Fortune 500 companies have jointly launched an aggressive public-private initiative to address climate change. 

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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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How technology can cultivate a culture of greater safety

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How technology can cultivate a culture of greater safety

With new technology, teams now can proactively plan, effectively communicate, and dynamically contribute to safety programs that move us from a tradition of command-and-control, to one of informed and distributed safe work behaviors, writes Autodesk's Stacy Scopano.

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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.

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Ahead of Biennial, CAF launches Chi-Design Competion

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Ahead of Biennial, CAF launches Chi-Design Competion

Over 116 buildings dot the skyline of the Windy City, making Chicago one of the skyscraper capitals of the world. The Chicago Architecture Foundation is looking for a new home within their city. Recently, they launched an international competition, welcoming proposals for a Center for Architecture, Design and Education. 

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