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5 Wearables for the jobsite
Innovating software that makes our lives easier always puts a smile on our
faces. But it’s tough to beat tangible — and wearable — technology! Take
a look at these five wearables made for those in the construction
industry.
EXCLUSIVE: Caterpillar’s remote augmented reality lifeline
Remember the buddy system? Caterpillar does. And the equipment giant
recently hired a Canadian expert in augmented reality to help it develop a
remote, interactive app being unveiled today in Peoria IL. Two weeks ago,
BW got an exclusive sneak peak.
CA: Lucas strikes back with $1B museum plan
It’s a MAD, MAD world. Another Star Wars sequel is due in theaters
soon, but the off-screen soap opera behind the nomadic Lucas Museum of
Narrative Art may finally be nearing a happy ending. Read on to see where
George Lucas believes it will be built.
Game change? Tesla unveils solar roof tiles
Professional roofers are reserving judgment, but they must be enjoying all
the attention their profession is getting this week after Elon Musk’s
latest surprise announcement. ICYMI, Tesla has created a sleek new solar
roof tile that already is causing quite a stir.
VOTE! Stadia, schools, solar on U.S. ballots
Hold your nose and head to the polls, America! Like it or not, the AEC
industry has much riding on votes that will be cast all across the U.S. on
Nov. 8. In a year dominated by a U.S. presidential race like no other, we
take a closer look at some of the bigger projects in play.
Renovated Wrigley returns to World Series
Play ball! Tonight, the formerly ‘cursed’ Chicago Cubs host their first
World Series game in 71 years. And the team will do so in the same historic
home it has occupied for 102 years, Wrigley Field. Peak inside the iconic
venue’s ongoing $575M renovation.
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