Construction starts at the crack of dawn, sometimes earlier, and staying alert is pinnacle to a safe and effective job site. Caffeine is the world’s drug of choice to stay awake and for those of you who don’t want to chug a bottle of soda or an expensive energy drink, there’s always trusty 'ole coffee. Problem is, coffee machines are usually pretty brittle and not intended for outdoor use, so what’s a contractor to do?
Read moreDeWalt’s ToolConnect App and Bluetooth Batteries are Now Available and They Both Look Awesome
Back in early June, DeWalt announced the release of the first ever Bluetooth rechargeable battery, which would allow the owner to track performance and location of their inventory of batteries. On many job sites, rechargeable batteries are the unsung hero of the job site, they give workers flexibility and mobility to work in remote areas of the job site, but are often abused and misplaced. The ToolConnect app can alert the owner if a battery goes too far out of range, if it’s too hot or too cold, and even track the battery usage to keep workers productive.
Read moreThe 10 Largest Construction Machines in the World
There’s no doubt that construction industry has some very impressively sized and powerful machines out there and unfortunately not many of us get to actually use them. Since most of will never be able to drive one of these, we can at least marvel at videos of them. Youtuber JD Rock recently put together a video compilation of the 10 largest construction machines in the world, which you can find at the bottom of this post. To help you understand just how big these things are, the descriptions of each will be listed directly below this paragraph.
Read moreThese 3D Printed Power Tools are the Size of a Fingertip and Actually Work!
Sure, 3D printers can print houses, office building and all the furniture inside, and bridges, but that’s all nonsense compared to the fact that you can actually print a working circular saw or power drill that’s as small as your fingertip. In fact, they’re both the World’s smallest.
Read moreWatch a Construction Crane Lift a Crane, That’s Lifting a Third Crane, That’s Lifting a Fourth Crane
Sometimes it’s not enough for a company to tell you how much weight one of their pieces of equipment can lift, so they have to show you. Liebherr, a German manufacturer of construction cranes, did just that, and in impressive fashion, when they put on a very impressive display of strength and engineering as they had a crane lift 3 other cranes at their yearly customer event.
Read moreMilwaukee Expands Line of Heated Gear, Provides 8 Hours of Heating on Those Frigid Projects
It may seem a little crazy to be talking about needing heated gear in the middle of August, but cold weather will be here before we know it. Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean the schedules get any longer, so you need to find a way to stay productive by staying warm.
Read moreMilwaukee Set to Release Free and Exciting New Tool Tracking Software “ONE-KEY”
Construction companies spend thousands and thousands of dollars each year on tools, but many of them are lost, damaged, or mismanaged, leading to even more money being spent on replacements or loss of time labor time searching for the necessary tools. Tools are so integral to a project being on time and under budget, but it’s extremely difficult to manage a large inventory that’s constantly moving. Find out how Milwaukee aims to change this...
Read moreEZ-Rig Provides a Solution for Lifting Heavy Objects in Hard to Reach Areas on the Construction Job Site
Construction jobs are no stranger to having large heavy objects involved, but many times the solution is a full crane that requires an operator and needs to be scheduled weeks in advance. That could be overkill if there’s only a few items that need to be lifted.
Read more4 Reasons Why Every Contractor Should Use a Thermal Imaging Camera
Thermal imaging cameras are handheld instruments that measure the heat differential of objects in the view of the camera. Like most technology, capabilities are getting better and better, as well as more affordable than ever, like the pocket sized smart phone attachment, the FLIR One, which we wrote about recently. Thermal imagers have many great applications in the construction industry, which not only help you determine the quality of your build, but also can greatly assist in preventative maintenance.
Read moreIncredibly Awesome Working 18-Wheel Lego Crane!
If you want to be the envy of your construction office, just show up with this masterpiece! It is a 1:23.5 scale model of the Liebherr LTM 1750-9.1 mobile crane made out of LEGO bricks, and it's not just for show either. It's fully drive-able and controllable with a cab that swings into position, outriggers, and a telescoping boom.
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