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Construction Equipment

Spray injection DuraPatcher is a quick, cost-effective repair solution for potholes

Simplify pothole repair with the DuraPatcher trailer-mounted spray injection pothole patcher. With a Tier 4 compliant diesel engine and blower package, the patcher has 18 percent better fuel economy than previous machines. The high volume, low-pressure air stream transports the aggregate or emulsion mix and compacts the material for a permanent patch. Standard features on […]

November 19, 2014

Technology

GEAR: Maximize your smartphone’s potential on the jobsite with Ryobi Phone Works connected tools

It’s easy to forget now that they’ve become so commonplace, but the fact that your smartphone is outfitted with a high-resolution display, camera, internet connectivity, GPS and sensors like an accelerometer and gyroscope make it an amazing device full of potential. Just look at all the great apps at your disposal on the iOS App […]

October 17, 2014

Construction Equipment

GEAR: Snap-On low-profile screwdrivers make quick work of tight spaces

We’ve all been there. Stretching a hand or arm into a tight space that no hand tool was ever meant to go, only to leave with bruised knuckles and the nagging suspicion that the job wasn’t done right. Snap-On’s low-profile screwdrivers seek to help that problem. These flat screwdrivers feature special steel alloy bits that […]

October 15, 2014

Construction Equipment

10 awesome Father’s Day gifts for the construction pro and mechanic (PHOTOS)

[imagebrowser id=90] We know. Buying for Dad is hard. But rather than go the easy route and buying him a tie or gift card at the last minute, show Dad you care with one of these great gifts on Sunday. If your Dad works in the construction business and you’re out of ideas, or if you […]

June 12, 2014

Construction Equipment

HammerHead’s pneumatic piercing tools handle underground installation with little disruption

Perform underground installation work with minimal disruptions to landscapes, buildings or traffic flow with HammerHead’s four new pneumatic piercing tools. Available in 4- and 5.125-inch sizes, the tools are either a Catamount reciprocating head model or a fixed, non-reciprocating head model. The Catamount piercing tools are designed for difficult applications in a range of soil […]

May 8, 2014

Construction Equipment

Hilti adds software enhancements to X-Scan and Ferroscan detection systems

Building on products introduced two years ago, Hilti has added exportability to its PS 1000 X-Scan and PC 250 Ferroscan detection tools. These tools allow contractors to inspect and analyze steel-reinforced and pre-stressed concrete structures, especially useful in remodeling, structural repair or renovation and seismic retrofitting projects. The Ferrozcan reveals ferrous objects, rebar diameter and depth […]

April 14, 2014

Construction Equipment

Knaack DataVault secures jobsite computers, monitors, other tech; could replace trailers on some jobs

A walk around the Werner booth at World of Concrete showcased a number of intriguing products and upgrades. First catching our attention was the Knaack Data Vault. “We found that general contractors were taking our tool cabinets and creating their own technology boxes,” says Rob Swelgin, channel marketing manager for Werner, which has the Knaack […]

January 22, 2014

Construction Equipment

Bosch shows off a battery heated jacket that charges your cell phone as well as new RH540 rotary hammer and new vacuums at World of Concrete

Who couldn’t use a jacket that heats you up and charges your phone? Bosch now offers a battery heated jacket, the PSJ120 12 V Max Heated Jacket, with three quick-warming core heat zones, two in the chest and one in the back. The heat starts in minutes and can keep you toasty up to six […]

January 22, 2014

Construction Equipment

With Tools on Demand and fleet management, Hilti wants to be every contractor’s custom tool crib

What does a tool manufacturer do when they already have a great lineup of tools? In Hilti’s case, the new strategy is to make them easier to manage. Accounting for hundreds of portable power tools on a big commercial jobsite can be a contractor’s nightmare. At the World of Concrete today Hilti announced an initiative, […]

January 21, 2014

Construction Equipment

Stihl taught one of its chainsaws to sing “Silent Night” in a version not so tender or mild

It’s not the prettiest rendition of “Silent Night,” and you probably won’t be able to sing along to it, but Stihl’s take on the classic carol is definitely one for the ages. After the tool maker’s Virginia Beach factory has shut down for the night, one MS 291 chainsaw raises its voice from a testing […]

December 17, 2013

Construction Equipment

This chart arranges more than 300 hand tools into one beautiful family tree

Before we go any further, be sure to click on the image above to see it full size, so you can click to zoom in and pan around. The chart you’re looking at is made by the folks at Pop Chart Lab and features more than 300 hand-illustrated tools and arranges them into a Hand […]

November 26, 2013

Gear

GEAR: Hilti PR 2-HS rotating laser quickly delivers accurate readings

Easily transfer heights, set slopes or perform simple leveling with Hilti’s PR 2-HS rotating laser, which the company says provides best-in-class leveling time. With a 6- to 2,000-foot-diameter operating range (with the included laser receiver) the PR 2-HS delivers readings with an accuracy of +/- 0.02 inch at 32.8 feet even under bright light conditions, […]

September 17, 2013