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

Cementing Ben Affleck's Place in History

Cementing Ben Affleck's Place in History

What's in a name? In this case, a century of history. As World of Concrete 2016 beckons next week in Las Vegas, former PCA media director Bruce McIntosh reviews the origins of both the product and the 100-year-old group.

AIA, Pritzker Shower Prizes on Inspiring Practitioners

AIA, Pritzker Shower Prizes on Inspiring Practitioners

Honoring professional excellence, innovation, sustainability and even humanitarian acts, the design profession's two most prestigious authoritative bodies have issued their annual awards. See who and what won, and why.  

Over Here: World War One Lures Another Youthful Recruit

Over Here: World War One Lures Another Youthful Recruit

Call it beginner's luck. Big time. A 25-year-old Chicago architect-to-be this week was chosen to design the World War One Memorial in Washington DC. Learn more about the weight he must now bear, and watch the announcement video.

Assemble, iSqFt partner to push BIM in Preconstruction

Assemble, iSqFt partner to push BIM in Preconstruction

PRESS RELEASE: Two construction tech providers from Houston and Cincinnati have announced a new agreement for sharing 3-D models between general contractors and subcontractors to reduce errors and time during the bid process.

, ,

Guru's Guide: 5 New Apps for The New Year

, ,
Guru's Guide: 5 New Apps for The New Year

ConAppGuru may have a new home at JBKnowledge now, but he is still dispensing primo tech wisdom on the side. Here is his first batch of picks for the year, listing new apps that hold mucho promise for improving your business.

, ,

Flint failures may Cost $1.5B in emergency water System repairs

, ,
Flint failures may Cost $1.5B in emergency water System repairs

Flint MI is in dire straits. Short-sighted decisions and poor execution have poisoned one of the poorest cities in the U.S. But if you think it can't happen to your town, think again. Learn more about the perfect toxic storm that has Michigan reeling.

,

Fieldlens Strikes Gold With Biz App Award

,
Fieldlens Strikes Gold With Biz App Award

Its motto is “Save Time and Go Home Early,” a concept as desirable for workers in any industry. So it comes as no surprise that FieldLens, a maker of project communication apps, has managed to win notice outside the AEC space.

,

Future Mobility: Prepare for paradigm shift in personal Transport

,
Future Mobility: Prepare for paradigm shift in personal Transport

Autonomous vehicles (AV) may replace more than the private car. Arup's Anna Vickers believes AVs will eventually replace taxis and buses, too. Such newer concepts of ownership and on-demand service may well upend the market, she writes.

,

World's first floating wind farm to surface off Scottish coast

,
World's first floating wind farm to surface off Scottish coast

Last year proved a watershed for wind energy generation in the UK, where records were set weekly. This year, an even bigger milestone looms as Norway's Statoil plans to bring a new floating system of turbines online. Civil Engineering reports...

,

Here come the robots: Davos bosses brace for big tech shocks

,
Here come the robots: Davos bosses brace for big tech shocks

Welcome to the 4th industrial revolution. This week, the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, is awash in new tech. But many wonder if and when robots will start displacing the workforce. Others are embracing the disruption.

,

Big Spender: Gov. Cuomo Pledges $100 Billion in New Construction

,
Big Spender: Gov. Cuomo Pledges $100 Billion in New Construction

In his annual "State of the State" address, NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo this month pledged billions to fund overdue infrastructure improvements. Tired of waiting for Congress to act, the state is looking to P3 investment to help shoulder the load.

, ,

Level of Accuracy: When the virtual world meets The Real One

, ,
Level of Accuracy: When the virtual world meets The Real One

No doubt, the use of technology has vastly improved our prefabricated products, but it also has created a culture less tolerant of any so-called mistakes in the field. David Francis, AGC's BIM Forum MEP Group chair, seeks to reconcile the discrepancies.

BuiltWorlds to Host National CEO Tech Forum

BuiltWorlds to Host National CEO Tech Forum

"Disruption is knocking at your door. Are you ready to answer?" This April, BW will help industry CEOs answer that very question at an exciting two-day event led by X-Prize founder Peter Diamandis and an all-star lineup of AEC thought leaders. Learn more.

BW Research: New Report Now Available on PM Software

BW Research: New Report Now Available on PM Software

BuiltWorlds' expanding research division is pleased to announce the release of its new report on Project Management Software, a 20-page document outlining the benefits of these collaborative platforms, including improved efficiencies and enhanced workflows.

, , ,

Four Key Changes to Chicago Building Permits in 2016

, , ,
Four Key Changes to Chicago Building Permits in 2016

The building permit process in Chicago is constantly evolving, making it hard to stay abreast of changes that may affect your project. Here are four of the most important things you need to know about building permits this year.

Parsons, FireEye Partner to Boost Cybersecurity

Parsons, FireEye Partner to Boost Cybersecurity

Hackers, beware. Global engineering giant Parsons is teaming with cybersecurity expert FireEye Inc. to reduce risks and boost protection for 24/7 connectivity on critical infrastructure projects around the globe.

,

Carahsoft Taps Aconex to Bring Cloud-based Solutions to GSA

,
Carahsoft Taps Aconex to Bring Cloud-based Solutions to GSA

Sometimes, you just can't beat 'gummint work'? This month, SF-based program management solutions provider Aconex has been tapped for two major tech gigs for separate agencies in Washington DC and Regina, Saskatchewan.  

,

No excuseS: Take control of your time in 2016

,
No excuseS: Take control of your time in 2016

When you think about it, everything is impossible until it’s done. And everything else is just an excuse. Customer success guru Brian Norusis of e-Builder says it really is possible to eliminate excuses. We just have to commit to the cause.

, ,

Bye-bye Biennial: Reviews mixed as Chicago Exhibit Closes

, ,
Bye-bye Biennial: Reviews mixed as Chicago Exhibit Closes

Taken on its own terms, the Chicago Architecture Biennial was an “unequivocal success,” an event that now joins it with Venice on the world stage. But many think the Windy City's initial international effort was not ambitious enough.

Google+ Google+