New Compact Drill/Driver from Hilti Gets Job Done

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Hilti’s new compact drill/driver SF 4-A22 is ready to get the job done. Delivering a powerful performance, the tool drills up to 30% faster and runs up to 30% longer between charges than other drills in its class. With a brushless motor, all metal gears and drop-resistant housing designed to last, this compact drill/driver is ideal for drilling through metal, wood, drywall, plastics and many more base materials. It is ergonomically designed to fit firmly in the user’s grip for precise control during finishing work. Hilti’s new compact drill/driver helps to increase not only safety on the jobsite, but also … Read more

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Milwaukee Expands Safety Vest Lineup with New Mesh Safety Vests

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Milwaukee Tool is adding to its personal protective equipment lineup with a new mesh safety vest, designed to keep users safe without slowing them down, provide all-day comfort by keeping users cooler on the jobsite and are ANSI compliant. The vests are constructed with moisture wicking, lightweight, breathable mesh to keep users cooler and comfortable in hot working conditions, and recommended when working in hot environments requiring additional visibility, when working around heavy machinery or moving traffic. They are offered in yellow and orange color variations. This class 2 high-visibility safety vest is made with anti-microbial material to prevent odor and bacteria, and … Read more

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Brokk Inc., Vacuworx Offer Vacuum Lifting Attachments

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Brokk, manufacturer of remote-controlled demolition robots, adds two Vacuworx lifting attachments to its lineup in North America. The vacuum lifting systems, optimized for use with Brokk machines, can attach to and lift concrete, granite, marble, metal, steel and other flat, non-porous materials. With the ability to lift up to 2 tons, the attachments share the safety- and efficiency-improving benefits of Brokk machines and increase the versatility of the robots. Through Vacuworx, Brokk offers the PHD Portable Vacuum Lifting System and SL 2 Subcompact Vacuum Lifting System. Both systems feature wireless remote control and lightweight construction. They are fast and easy … Read more

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Training the Future to Preserve the Past

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6 tips for construction of historic preservation projects By John Shea Presently, the scarcity of land is increasing the demand for renovation of historic buildings. Bridging a building’s history and architectural significance, with the elements of modern use and building design, sets forth no small task for superintendents. The nature of historic preservation projects, and the inherent complexities associated with them, dictate the need for specialized expertise and training of those responsible for bringing them back to life. Translating those lessons learned to the new generation of superintendents is vital to the future of construction. Whether an old historic college … Read more

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Joint-Venture Team Delivers Parkland Moody Center for Breast Health

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Construction is complete on Parkland Health & Hospital System’s Moody Center for Breast Health, located on the first floor of the system’s new outpatient clinic building, a freestanding six-floor medical building in Texas. The newly opened 40,000-square-foot clinic provides comprehensive breast care to all Dallas County residents seeking care. The new center is designed to be a warm, welcoming, hopeful environment for patients. Services such as medical and surgical oncology, plastic surgery, imaging, infusion, physical therapy and more will be co-located in the outpatient clinic building. Previously, patients had to make separate appointments at different locations, and coordinate transportation, childcare … Read more

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