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

Aussie Checklist App Set to Save U.S. Lives

Aussie Checklist App Set to Save U.S. Lives

Can a tech firm determined to be the world's most fun workplace still be serious enough to create the world's safest job sites? Thanks to its wildly popular iAuditor app, SafetyCulture tells ENR's Luke Abaffy that the answer is "Yes!"

Funny or Die: Engineers as Celebs!

Funny or Die: Engineers as Celebs!

TONIGHT ON E! For National Engineers Week, USC's Viterbi School of Engineering, the National Academy of Engineering, and 'Funny or Die' this year created a very fun short video that re-imagines our celebrity-obsessed culture.

4D Modeling Guides Residence Hall Enclosure

4D Modeling Guides Residence Hall Enclosure

A high-profile design-build residence hall at the University of Chicago is on schedule for students to move in this summer, thanks in part to the daily use of 4D modeling throughout the project. Mortenson's Joel Sandridge tracks the progress.

Engineers Week Nurtures Next Generation

Engineers Week Nurtures Next Generation

In honor of National Engineers Week, the annual FutureCity Competition awarded its latest prizes to high school students from all over the U.S. Read up on the winners and check in on the profession's global celebration.

Anchin Forum Inspires More Than Gotham

Anchin Forum Inspires More Than Gotham

While the nation watches slack-jawed as a New York real estate magnate continues to lead U.S. presidential polls, hundreds of his former colleagues and rivals gathered in Lower Manhattan for a reality check. And BuiltWorlds was there.

Procore Event Uncorks Bevy of New Tools

Procore Event Uncorks Bevy of New Tools

In the still-forming firmament of the construction technology universe, certain annual events already have an iconic cachet. Arguably the most fun is Procore's sun-drenched festival of apps, held each winter on the Southern California coast.

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Express Rail to O'Hare: Can P3 succeed where Others failed?

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Express Rail to O'Hare: Can P3 succeed where Others failed?

High-speed rail to O'Hare International Airport? It's certainly been talked about before, but this week embattled Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel has resurrected the idea as a potential public-private venture that may actually happen.

APPLE CEO: Your privacy is at stake

APPLE CEO: Your privacy is at stake

This week, a federal court ordered Apple to help the FBI unlock an iPhone that had been used by one of the attackers who killed 14 people in San Bernardino CA two months ago. Here, Apple CEO Tim Cook explains why he will not comply.

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Driverless cars may be just around corner

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Driverless cars may be just around corner

Two weeks ago, the acceptance of driverless cars accelerated when federal transportation officials ruled that computers can be considered legal drivers of vehicles. So, buckle up, America! Google, Apple, Uber, and Detroit are now all in a race.

Growing Its U.S. footprint, Stantec adds VOA

Growing Its U.S. footprint, Stantec adds VOA

One of Chicago's AEC icons may soon vanish, at least in name. In a bid to bolster its U.S. building practice, Canadian design giant Stantec has announced plans to acquire architect VOA, a firm recently on a roll with prominent local projects.

Crowdsourcing a New Presidential Center

Crowdsourcing a New Presidential Center

On this Presidents Day, between the birthdays of Lincoln and Washington, Builtworlds, Arcbazar, GreenApple Campus, Autodesk, and Forum8, are launching a fun and educational initiative to help define the legacy of the sitting President. 

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