Brass Knuckle SmartCut Gloves Provide Dexterity, Grip + Cut Protection

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Brass Knuckle SmartCut BKCR303 gloves provides dexterity, grip and ANSI-cut level A2 protection. This triple threat is accomplished with a glass fiber and ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene shell — a composite yarn that has a strength-to-weight ratio eight to 15 times greater than steel — and polyurethane coating. The thinner, 13 gauge material delivers deftness without trading its inherent cut-resistance. The non-sticky polyurethane coating on the palm and fingers features excellent grip, even against oils, fats and greases, and can deliver enhanced puncture protection and abrasion resistance, all without adding bulk or reducing touch sensitivity. In addition, the glove’s uncoated back and … Read more

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ALL Crane Adds New Heavyweight Offering to Crawler Lineup

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ALL Crane beefs up its crawler crane offering with the addition of a new Liebherr LR 1800-1.0. The high-tech heavyweight has an 880 USt capacity, 663 feet of hoist height and a maximum radius of 498 feet. The most powerful crawler on the market in its class, the LR 1800 delivers outstanding lifting capacities, while still being easy to transport from job to job. Features that reduce transport costs include a less-than-10-foot transport width and a maximum transport weight of 50 USt; the boom system features lattice sections with three system dimensions, which can be telescoped into each other for … Read more

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Gear Keeper Heavy-Tool Retractable Tether Minimizes Dangling Tool Entanglement

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Gear Keeper’s new RT3-5605 heavy-tool retractable tether’s ultra-low profile keeps tools close to the body when retracted, while still allowing effort-free accessibility when extended for use. Designed for tools up to 3.5 pounds, the retractor employs a very-low 7 ounce force to avoid arm strain when extended, but still strong enough to keep the line taught. When the tool is retracted, lanyard exposure is minimized to avoid snagging, especially when the tool is also placed in a tool bag/pouch. The heavy-tool tether has a generous reach that extends 55 inches, and comes complete with a long-lasting and strong, impact-absorbing Spectra/Nylon … Read more

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Outlook on Commercial Construction Lifts on Rising Revenue Expectations

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Data from the first quarter U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index reveals contractors are growing more optimistic, mostly driven by a rise in revenue expectations. They also have better outlooks on hiring and equipment spending plans as business concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic lessen. In the first quarter of this year, 36% of contractors expect their revenue to increase over the next year, a jump of 11 percentage points from 25% in Q4 2020. Eighty-seven percent expect their revenue to either stay the same or increase, up from 86% last quarter. Most (86%) contractors also report a moderate … Read more

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Emerging Robotics Technology May Lead to Better Buildings in Less Time

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By Chris Adam Emerging robotics technology may soon help construction companies and contractors create buildings in less time at higher quality and at lower costs. Purdue University innovators have developed, and are testing, a novel construction robotic system that uses an innovative mechanical design with advances in computer vision-sensing technology to work in a construction setting. “Our work helps to address workforce shortages in the construction industry by automating key construction operations,” said Jiansong Zhang, an assistant professor of construction management technology in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute. “On a construction site, there are many unknown factors that a construction robot … Read more

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