On this episode of Safe Insight, we traveled to the Ekso Bionics headquarters in San Francisco to see how their revolutionary products are radically changing how we think about safety on the jobsite.
How data powers the energy of our resilient cities | BuiltWorlds 2017 Summit
An understanding of how cities and buildings can use energy efficiently will support resilient and intelligent cities. The long term cost and sustainability of the means by which energy is produced is also a critical aspect of this equation. Watch as we explore these questions as well as the unique challenges of constructing new sources of energy and the broader policies that facilitate those investments.
From sheet metal to HVAC: How machines cut, shape, and fabricate duct work
This Yard + Shop takes us into the world of custom metal duct work. Come with us on a journey over to Cleats' shop where they showcase their expertise in prefabrication of HVAC sheet metal. From concept to the jobsite, it all takes place here.
How architect Francine Houben combines environment, function, and usability in building design
This episode of BW Sessions is presented in collaboration with The Chicago Architecture Foundation and explores the architectural practice of Mecanoo through the perspective of the firm’s founder, Francine Houben. Although widely known in The Netherlands and Europe for buildings focused on people, place, and purpose, Mecanoo is only just beginning to gain increasing recognition in the United States for their work on projects such as the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building in Boston and the renovation of the Mies van der Rohe-designed Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in Washington, D.C. "Architecture must appeal to all the senses,” Houben says
CAT Investing with Startup Partners at SXSW and NASA | Venture: CAT Ventures
On today’s episode, we’re joined by a special host, Matt Gray, as he spends some time with Brian Lowry, Transaction Manager at Strategic Investments at Caterpillar Ventures. Their conversation in the BuiltWorlds studio covered a wide range of topics. Lessons learned from the automotive industry to leveraging the digital tools available making the jobsite a more efficient place to work and even a partnership between NASA and Caterpillar (CAT).
Designing a Building for the Next Generation of Artists | Project Innovation: Gordon Parks Arts Hall
In 2015, construction finished on the 90k sq. ft Gordon Parks Arts Hall educational center. After receiving generous donations from filmmaker and philanthropist George Lucas, Mellody Hobsen, and the Earl Shapiro family totaling over $82 million, classes began at the facility which blends multiple scholastic disciplines into its teaching curriculum. Aiming to produce only the brightest future engineers, architects, and artists, this projects was realized by General Contractor Lendlease and Main Architect Valerio Dewalt Train Associates.
Rethinking a Centuries-Old Material: Concrete | Lightbulb
In our pilot episode of Lightbulb, we shine the light on a building material that's been around for centuries — concrete. Ripe for innovation, the #1 most-used building material is changing, not only with its composition but also in the places it's being used. Experts from Lithko Contracting, a concrete contractor, and Ozinga Bros., a ready-mix manufacturer, give us the scoop on what's new and improved in this age-old material.
The Will Group & GE Make 150,000 LEDs for Chicago | Yard & Shop
How New Tech Is Improving Crane Safety (with OSHA + La Grange Crane) | Safe Insight
Software Solutions for Construction Contractors | All Hands on Tech
With so many different software options available in the construction field today, it can be difficult choosing which solutions is the best fit for your company. On this episode of All Hands on Tech, our expert panel discusses the current software landscape in the field and what solutions are coming in the near future.
$120M Project to Redevelop the Chicago Riverwalk | Project Innovation: Chicago Riverwalk
Upgrading Our Lighting Infrastructure to LED | SmartWorlds
Innovative Architecture Design with Award-Winning Design-Build Firm | CannonDesign
On this BW Session, we took a look at the Chicago office of CannonDesign. They're an integrated global design firm that unites a dynamic team of architects, engineers, strategists, researchers, futurists, and industry specialists who are driven by a singular goal — to help solve the greatest challenges brought to them by the society and their clients.
Construction GPS Tracking and Fleet Telematics Platform | Unboxed: Digital Fleet
On this episode of Unboxed, Tim Muenstermann, president of Digital Fleet, provides an extensive demo of their company's GPS tracking and fleet telematics platform. Check out the customizable workflows and integration with operational systems especially made for the construction materials and ready-mix concrete industries.
Preconstruction Startup Announces Funding | Venture: BuildingConnected/Borealis Ventures
Deconstructing Construction Materials for Reuse | SmartWorlds - Wasted Markets
On this episode on SmartWorlds, we look into the large waste and building material reuse problem in our built environment. The building industry in the United States is responsible for an estimated 350 million tons of construction debris flowing into landfills per year. Archeworks, a design school based in Chicago, is leading the charge to expand the building material reuse marketplace. Through a collaboration with the Cook County Department of Environmental Control, the Building Material Reuse Association, the ReBuilding Exchange, and leading design firms, this intensive research and design project explores the barriers and opportunities for reuse that exist in current design culture and public policy, and proposes expanding the reuse economy by re-envisioning architectural practice and the built environment. This episode features a panel discussion with the key players leading this sustainable approach.
How Virtual Reality is Radically Changing Architecture and Design | IrisVR - All Hands on Tech
CEO and Co-founder of IrisVR, Shane Scranton recently stopped by the BuiltWorlds studio for a demo and a chat about how their new products allow clients to take their 3D plans and blueprints and turn them into Virtual Reality experiences seen on devices like Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Samsung GearVR, and Google Cardboard.
How Data Improves Results for Leasing and Asset Management | Tech In Real Estate
In this episode of Technology in Real Estate, we explore how the role of data has positively influenced and improved results for leasing and asset management. In the first segment: - Cartofront - Realync Learn how brokers navigate an extensive amount of mined data and how they leverage real-time cloud-based video to provide virtual tours for their clients.