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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Paris Climate Pact Makes History, Draws Business Backing

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Paris Climate Pact Makes History, Draws Business Backing

Greenpeace must be awfully confused after big business joined world governments today in Paris to end the UN COP21 conference with an historic agreement that actually left many attendees in tears. Is this what climate victory looks like? 

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7 ways to make shared risks, rewards sustainable in the AEC

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7 ways to make shared risks, rewards sustainable in the AEC

Around the world, shared risk and reward contracts are becoming more prevalent. Here, the Lean Construction Blog's Doanh Do explores which contracts are most sustainable for building lean and living clean at the job site.

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Beyond Prefab: Component-based Design, Manufacture and Assembly

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Beyond Prefab: Component-based Design, Manufacture and Assembly

Recent growth in the use of BIM and model-based processes has spawned an enormous increase in offsite and near-site prefabrication, a trend that may well transform multiple aspects of our industry, writes Dodge's Steve Jones. 

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Awash in History, Pullman Soap Factory Heralds Clean Revolution

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Awash in History, Pullman Soap Factory Heralds Clean Revolution

The second in our ongoing Project Innovation Series, last week's BW event focused on Chicago's new $30-million Method Manufacturing plant highlighted how the new soap factory is cleaning up on history at a landmarked site.

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ISO 9001: Navigating the new risk management requirements

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ISO 9001: Navigating the new risk management requirements

To date, more than a million firms have achieved ISO 9001 certification, but the 2015 standards are more rigorous than ever, adding risk management. A Newforma White Paper explores what that means.

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Daqri, Topcon Team To Deliver Wearables To AEC Masses

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Daqri, Topcon Team To Deliver Wearables To AEC Masses

DAQRI, creator of the industrial-grade Smart Helmet that connects humans to their work environments, will work with Topcon Positioning to create new tools that will make workers on job sites both safer and more productive.

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Final Grades: AEC Firms Still Failing to Cash in on New Tech

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Final Grades: AEC Firms Still Failing to Cash in on New Tech

Based on feedback from 2,044 U.S. AEC firms, JBKnowledge's 4th Annual Construction Technology Report is now complete. Results are quite promising, but one big question remains. When will firms finally, really invest in tech?

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Fresh Funding Allows Kingdom Tower to Resume Rise

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Fresh Funding Allows Kingdom Tower to Resume Rise

In a race to the heavens, Saudi Arabia's Kingdom Tower is now in the lead. Developers have secured new funding to finish the long-delayed structure slated to be the world’s tallest building upon completion in 2018.

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Alleluia! At last, a multi-year Highway bill!

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Alleluia! At last, a multi-year Highway bill!

Maybe the two sides just got tired of ruining each other's holidays. Either way, ladies and gentlemen, now that the President has signed a new $305-billion highway bill, the U.S. has its first long-term highway bill in a decade. 

BW Sessions: Binary Defense Systems

BW Sessions: Binary Defense Systems

Cybersecurity is something we all need, but very few of us have. Digital crime can be committed from anywhere in the world, but can usually can be traced to a Nigerian prince. We checked in with security provider Binary Defense Systems for a conversation on hacking ATMs, what is and isn’t safe online, and the Internet's final frontier during our revealing chat.

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WATCH: The World's Largest BIM CAVE

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WATCH: The World's Largest BIM CAVE

During our recent trip to Texas we witnessed the world's largest BIM CAVE in action. Once our BIM experience ended, we needed more CAVE. With our overriding goal is to help educate as many people as we can to push the industry forward, today we unveil our new “Encyclopedia” video series, which will take you to the front lines of innovation, to bring you the latest from wherever industry disruption is happening.

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The Sustainable Madness Behind Their Method

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The Sustainable Madness Behind Their Method

An urban farmer, a general contractor, an architect, and a sustainability consultant all walk into a soap factory. This is far from a joke, though. Method soap's wild new soap plant is making more history, becoming the first manufacturing plant in its industry to earn LEED Platinum Certification with the collaboration of those aforemtioned four forces. 

World leaders Launch 'Mission Innovation' at Paris Climate Talks

World leaders Launch 'Mission Innovation' at Paris Climate Talks

Optisme urgence - The Paris Climate Talks have drawn more than 30,000 diplomats from over 200 nations this week. Already, the first big announcement is a global initiative to accelerate clean energy innovation via public-private partnerships.

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Is The Future of the Stadium No Stadium?

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Is The Future of the Stadium No Stadium?

Bigger and better: That’s how we like our televisions and stadiums. The fan experience isn’t just on the field anymore. With everything outside of the stadium increasingly more fan friendly, one veteran sports architect is boldly asking, should we scrap our stadiums altogether?

WATCH: When 3D Laser Scanning Meets 3D Printing

WATCH: When 3D Laser Scanning Meets 3D Printing

When we launched our research division, it was no coincidence that we first covered 3D Laser scanning; a tech rapidly evolving and gaining a stronger foothold in the field. Inside, we exclusively present to you an expert presentation on the growing influence and potentials for this revolutionary tool. 

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