Jobsite | Walls & Ceilings

Festool to Launch Two New Tools in October

The new MX-A attachment and Systainer3 CENTROTEC Organizer launch in October.

September 13, 2021

Festool has announced it will launch two new products in October aimed at building greater efficiency into the jobsite – the MX-A dust-extraction attachment and the Systainer3 CENTROTEC Organizer.

NoSweat Keeps Hardworking Heads Dry and Fresh in Hard Hats

Disposable hard hat liners soak up sweat to keep perspiration from running

August 24, 2021

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Do you find yourself with a sweaty, smelly head at the end of the work day? Well then, you're in luck! NoSweat's disposable performance liners were created to stop that problem.

Werner GLIDESAFE Extension Ladder Takes Ease-Of-Use to the Next Level

New Easy Operating Extension Ladder – Full Performance, Half the Effort

August 24, 2021

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Werner announces a new easy-operating extension ladder with full performance and half the effort.

Four Reasons to Consider Panelized EIFS

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A SPEEDY CONSTRUCTION PROCESS, QUALITY CONTROL, DESIGN FLEXIBILITY AND A COST-EFFICIENT OPTION, PANELIZED EIFS MAY BE THE RIGHT CALL FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT.

Rick Bunting

July 23, 2021

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Prefabrication is undoubtedly changing the way construction professionals specify and build. While some GC’s and design professionals fear the process is complex, costly, and/or time-consuming, even more are enjoying its benefits, especially in terms of panelized EIFS façades.

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AWP Safety: The Rise of Low-Level Access Lifts

HOW THIS HIGHLY EVOLVED EQUIPMENT OFFERS A SAFER, MORE PRODUCTIVE SOLUTION COMPARED TO LADDERS AND SCAFFOLDING.

Jennifer Stiansen

July 21, 2021

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The history of human innovation for working at height dates back centuries. Scaffolding—first depicted in drawings from ancient Greece in the 5th century B.C.—was fashioned from wood secured by rope knots.

See the Forest for the Trees

AS A CONTRACTOR, IT’S IMPORTANT TO NEVER LOSE SIGHT OF THE BIG PICTURE.

Mark Fowler

July 14, 2021

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You know how the saying goes, “They can’t see the forest for the trees.” It is an interesting and confusing idiom. It generally means that someone is so focused on a detail or singular issue, they are missing the bigger picture.

Festool USA Cuts Charging Time, Increases Run Time With New “Mobile Solution” Battery Kit

Festool’s new Energy Set bundles state-of-the-art charging and battery technology in a compact, portable Systainer3 unit.

June 14, 2021

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Festool USA will release its new Energy Set on Aug. 3 to complement the company’s cordless power tool line – key to providing users with unmatched mobility on the jobsite and in the workshop.

Bosch PROFACTOR 18V Spitfire X-LOCK Connected-Ready 5-6 In. Angle Grinder

Featuring five-times faster wheel changes with Bosch X-Lock technology, the GWX18V-13CN delivers performance, control and power in a compact, cordless solution

March 16, 2021

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PROFACTOR delivers corded power in a cordless solution. These next generation 18V cordless tools are equipped with BITURBO Brushless technology and powered by Bosch’s best battery technology in CORE18V. The new high-power system is engineered to tackle the toughest, grittiest applications on the job.

Upgraded Laser Housing Combined with VisiMax Visibility

February 15, 2021

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Protecting your laser and the integrity of your job’s layout has now been made easier.

Dust Control Regulation Standards

ENCOURAGING NEXT-GENERATION WORKERS AND SATISFYING PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS.

December 4, 2020

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Jobsites are notoriously challenging environments for contractors. Dust and noise hazards present obstacles to construction contractors as well as the general public within the vicinity of projects. However, the release of OSHA’s silica control standards prompted construction contractors to counteract the risks that this dust may present.