Hammer Drill/Driver Packs Bluetooth Features in Small Package

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The Bosch GSB18V-535C Hammer Drill/Driver and Bosch GSR18V-535C Drill/Driver combine advanced user control with a compact, powerful cordless tool. The tools feature Bluetooth connectivity (which connects to an optional connectivity tool module) that links the tool to the free Bosch Toolbox App, which is available at the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. The app works with a mobile device to provide enhanced tool control and detailed tool usage feedback, including battery charge status. The hammer drill/driver and drill/driver offer Bosch-exclusive Kickback Control, an integrated acceleration sensor that limits tool rotation by detecting sudden movement and shutting down … Read more

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New Hard Hats Designed for Safety, Comfort & Fit

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Klein Tools introduces a new generation of Hard Hats – designed, engineered and built with safety, comfort and fit for the tradespeople who wear them every day. Ten hard hat models equip professionals with unique features to enhance user experience when working in demanding jobsite environments. Convenient accessories and replacement parts offer customization for added versatility. All 10 hard hat models meet ANSI Z89.1-2014, CSA Z94.1-15; EN397:2012+A1:2012-Lateral Deformation standards and feature breathable, padded sweat-wicking band and top pad that improve comfort. Manufactured with antimicrobial and odor-control materials, the hard hats showcase one-handed adjustment with large knob ratchet mechanism that pivots … Read more

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Posi-Track Loader Provides Maximum Performance, Power + Productivity

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ASV Holdings Inc.’s new mid-frame, vertical lift VT-70 High Output Posi-Track loader features an efficient hydraulic system for maximum performance with even the most heavy and demanding attachments. The new VT-70 High Output boasts 207 foot/pounds of torque, allowing customers to get projects done quickly. High torque also allows for minimal engine bog down in all applications. The machine is built with a turbocharged 74.3 horsepower Deutz 2.2 liter diesel engine that meets EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards utilizing a DOC-only exhaust after treatment without a DPF or SCR. This completely eliminates all downtime risks, maintenance and the additional … Read more

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Construction Firms Continue to Boost Pay to Attract Limited Pool of Available, Qualified Workers

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Construction employment increased by 4,000 jobs in July and by 202,000, or 2.8%, over the past 12 months, while the number of unemployed jobseekers with construction experience rose, according to an analysis of new government data by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials noted that many firms likely would have added more employees last month if more were available. “Job gains in construction have slowed markedly in recent months but the industry is still increasing employment nearly twice as much as other employers,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “The recent slowdown in hiring and construction spending … Read more

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Design-Build-Led Seismic Renovation of Robert A. Young Federal Building Complete

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An seismic renovation of the Robert A. Young Federal Building—one of downtown St. Louis, Missouri’s largest office buildings—has been completed to improve the historic structure’s seismic performance. The McCarthy Building Companies’-led Design-Build project team included Gensler (lead designer and architect of record), Etegra (associate architect) and Thornton Tomasetti (structural engineer). Other project team members included William Tao & Associates, Integrated Facility Services, Aschinger Electric and Wilson’s Structural Steel. The U.S. General Services Administration, which owns and manages the 20-story, 1-million-square-foot building, undertook the $75-million Design-Build project to provide additional shelter-in-place opportunities and safe exiting for the building’s 3,000 occupants in … Read more

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