Brushless Rotary Hammer Delivers Big Power with Added Layer of Safety

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The rotary hammer is the workhorse of any construction site, providing the power and torque to drill and chisel in materials that range from concrete to steel. But the real differentiator among these power tools is putting all of that performance in a package that delivers great power at low weight – and that’s the story of the Bosch GBH18V-26 1″ SDS-plus EC Brushless Rotary Hammer. The Bosch GBH18V-26 rotary hammer delivers 1.9 foot-pounds of torque in a tool that weighs only 7.7 pounds. The ergonomic L-shape design offers great horizontal power transmission. Combined with a Bosch 6.0 Ah Lithium-ion … Read more

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New Heated Insoles Feature Bluetooth Operation

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ThermaCELL Heated Insoles ProFLEX Heavy Duty Insoles now feature Bluetooth Technology so users can control the temperature of insoles via a smartphone. Users can set the temperature for individual insoles, view battery life and pair as many insoles as they’d like to their device. The insoles also feature a higher capacity battery that is 30 percent more powerful than those in the standard ProFLEX Insoles, providing up to 8.5 hours of continuous warmth per charge. The batteries charge in less than two hours. Like their predecessors, the ProFLEX Heavy Duty Insoles utilize removable battery packs that can be quickly and … Read more

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Construction Input Prices Begin to Trend Higher, ABC Reports

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Both nonresidential and overall construction input prices increased in September, with natural gas and crude petroleum prices bouncing back, according to analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index released by Associated Builders and Contractors. The BLS data show that nonresidential input prices expanded 0.3 percent on a monthly basis in September, and overall construction prices also rose 0.3 percent on a monthly basis after declining 0.2 percent in August. It is important to note that nonresidential input construction prices are now higher on a year-over-year basis for the first time since November 2014. … Read more

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September Year-Over-Year Construction Employment Rises

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Thirty-five states added construction jobs between September 2015 and September 2016 while construction employment increased in only 21 states and the District of Columbia between August and September, according to a recent analysis of Labor Department data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said contractors still report difficulty filling construction jobs, and they urged Congress to complete action on a bill that would help more students gain the skills to qualify for good-paying careers in construction. “The list of states that are adding construction jobs has been shrinking, yet contractors generally report they are busy now … Read more

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New Construction Starts in 2017 to Increase 5% to $713 Billion

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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – Dodge Data & Analytics released its 2017 Dodge Construction Outlook, a mainstay in construction industry forecasting and business planning. The report predicts that total U.S. construction starts for 2017 will advance 5 percent to $713 billion, following gains of 11 percent in 2015 and an estimated 1 percent in 2016. “The U.S. construction industry has witnessed signs of deceleration in 2016, following several years of steady growth,” stated Robert Murray, chief economist for Dodge Data & Analytics. “Total construction starts during the first half of this year lagged behind what was reported in 2015, raising some … Read more

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