DEWALT has unveiled industry insights from its 2025 Power Pulse Survey. The company surveyed 2,000+ national construction professionals to understand the opportunities and challenges of electrifying jobsites.
Top findings from the survey show 66% of construction managers and 59% of skilled workers say complete electrification on jobsites may be just two years away. While the pros surveyed cited power supply and tool durability (39% and 35%, respectively) as concerns regarding electric-powered tools, these concerns have decreased compared to last year’s survey (44% and 39%, respectively). Furthermore, 94% of construction professionals are confident their construction sites are adequately fitted for the transition to fully electric-powered tools, a meaningful increase from the 89% that expressed confidence last year.
Other key findings include:
- Key benefits of electric: Compared to gas-powered tools, 45% of construction management cited safety (i.e., fewer gas tanks on jobsite, limiting tripping hazards, etc.) and ease of use as the most significant benefits of using electric-powered tools.
- Sustainably-minded business development: Ninety percent of construction managers agreed that adopting more sustainable building solutions would help win more business for their company.
- Reducing stress and strain on the job: Safety concerns are the biggest stressor across jobsites, with 45% of skilled workers citing this factor. Also high on their list is the physical strain from using heavy equipment and performance issues with the tools and equipment (36%, 36%).
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