SKILSAW Introduces First Worm Drive Saw Specifically for Concrete

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SKILSAW has introduced the world’s first fully integrated worm drive saw designed to score and cut concrete. MEDUSAW is the first worm drive concrete saw that delivers a complete concrete cutting system with power and durability, and engineered with an integrated wet/dry dust management system to control dust to allow for cleaner cuts and GFCI protection. Both features extend the life of the saw and protect the user. MEDUSAW features a Cut-Ready adjustable plunge lock that allows users to quickly and accurately set and make consistent plunge cuts. The saw also has an integrated rolling foot plate with rubber wheels … Read more

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ZipWall Introduces Self-Closing ZipWall Magnetic Dust Barrier Door

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Ideal for contractors, the ZipWall Magnetic Dust Barrier Door provides a hands-free entryway into the jobsite while keeping dust contained. It is quick and easy to install with an adjustable header bar that works with all ZipWall spring-loaded poles. Specially designed magnetic strips snap together to attach the magnetic door to the barrier material, forming an airtight seal. Powerful self-closing action maintains the tight seal. The door is reusable, durable and easily handles high traffic. The door measures 7 foot 2 inches by 4 foot 7 inches and can be used with barriers made of plastic sheeting or with ZipFast … Read more

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New Portable Flood Light Offers Optimized Brightness, Runtime

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The M18 LED HP Flood Light from Milwaukee Tool is the industry’s brightest portable 18V LED flood light, and is 20 percent brighter than 500W halogen flood lights typically used on the jobsite. Capable of providing up to 3,000 lumens of light, it has three output modes for optimizing brightness and run-time up to 9 hours. In addition to running off of M18 batteries, it can run off of an AC cord for all day applications. Its head rotates 240 degrees to direct light where it is needed and three keyholes in its base make it easy to hang in … Read more

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Walsh Delivers Final Phase of Chicago Riverwalk

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CHICAGO, Ill. – Walsh Construction has completed the final phase of the Chicago Riverwalk. Spanning along the main branch of the Chicago River, the path provides a continuous 1.3-mile walkway with public spaces that connects the lakefront to the center of downtown Chicago, Illinois. The newly completed phase adds three new areas of attraction for visitors to enjoy – The Water Plaza, The Jetty and The Boardwalk. Highlights of these areas include a zero-depth fountain for children to play, floating wetlands and water gardens for ecologic observation, and a landscaped green space allowing visitors to relax and enjoy the views of … Read more

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Clark Celebrates Opening of National Museum of African American History and Culture

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The grand opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture was recently held. The 409,000-square-foot structure is located on the National Mall adjacent to the Washington Monument. Construction of the museum began in February 2012. The NMAAHC is one of the most unique structures built in Washington, D.C. At five stories tall, the museum’s height is consistent with nearby buildings, but the visible portion of the museum only tells part of the story. Sixty percent of the structure sits below grade; the expansive subterranean spaces required a 350,000-cubic-yard, 70-foot-deep excavation and a custom support-of-excavation … Read more

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