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Robots, drones, driverless fleets draw full house
More than 100 tech enthusiasts, UAV operators, equipment innovators,
students, and even just the drone-curious all flocked to BuiltWorlds
on TechWeek Tuesday, making Robots to the Rescue our most popular partner
event since the AEC Hackathon in March.
Virtual Valhalla Speeds New Vikings Stadium
When the Minnesota Vikings’ shimmering new U.S. Bank Stadium opens in 2016,
the team and its hardy fans hope the $1-billion facility will capture the
best of both worlds: an indoor stadium with an outdoor feel. Right now,
that magic, and more, is being achieved virtually.
Ozinga owes it all to dad, and his dad, and…
In an era of corporate conglomerates, construction still has more than its
share of family-owned businesses. Chicago boasts long-standing firms like
Pepper, Walsh, McHugh, and Graycor, all still led by members of the
founding families. This Fathers’ Day tribute comes from one such grateful
heir.
Timing just right for ‘Robots to the Rescue’
Think all this talk of drones and unmanned vehicles is overblown? Then
just glance at the Google News search results for the term “unmanned
vehicles”. Then book your safe passage to our big event next Tuesday,
Robots to the Rescue: The Evolution of Unmanned Vehicles.
Autodesk, Urban GIS deliver for developers
Developers, coders, architectural drafters, VDC directors,
and technologists were among those gathered this week for ‘Developers
Unite’. Most came away enthused by the spirit of collaboration
and opportunity in evidence on stage.
Tolva, Doherty dish on smart future
In March at Chicago’s first AEC Hackathon, BuiltWorlds sat down with John
Tolva and Paul Doherty, two visionaries who have since agreed to be
advisors on our new SmartWolrds Initiative. Here are the interviews.
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