The Hilti X-Scan system PS 1000, used in conjunction with the new PROFIS PS 1000 Premium software, takes nondestructive inspection of concrete and as-built checks into a new era. The premium package makes it simple and reliable to find and mark drilling, coring or sawing locations, thus helping avoid costly damage and lost time due to hitting rebar, pipes or cables. The system has been upgraded to see deeper than ever before with a new “expert” mode, which detects embedded objects at depths up to 18 inches depending on permittivity of concrete. Adding the Hilti PSA Jobsite monitor makes the … Read more
Enjoy Music On, Offsite with Bluetooth Speaker
DEWALT introduces the new Jobsite Bluetooth Speaker for professionals who enjoy listening to music on and off the jobsite. The DCR006 Jobsite Bluetooth Speaker can run on either a 12V MAX or 20V MAX DEWALT lithium ion battery, or AC power via an AC adaptor (sold with speaker). The speaker includes one auxiliary and one USB Power port. Contractors can use the aux port to play music from Bluetooth-compatible MP3 players and devices. The USB power port allows for convenient device charging while powered by battery or AC power. The DCR006 has a durable design including rubber over mold with … Read more
Enhancing Safety, Productivity, Comfort with New Compact Excavator
The all-new Mustang 250Z compact excavator incorporates features that enhance productivity, operator comfort, efficiency and cost savings on the jobsite. This compact powerhouse brings 8-inches deeper dig depth and 8.3-inches additional reach at ground level compared to the previous model, the 270Z. The new 250Z is equipped with a 20.4 hp (15.2 kW) electronically controlled Yanmar Tier IV emissions-certified diesel engine. No engine regeneration is required on the 250Z, reducing downtime on the jobsite. Low exhaust position on the machine reduces noise, increases safety and improves visibility. Cold-weather starting is easy with an electric glow plug-starting aid, reducing the need … Read more
FMI Predicts 2015 U.S. Construction Put in Place Will Reach $1.04 Trillion
RALEIGH, N.C. — FMI announces the release of its 2015 U.S. Markets Construction Overview. FMI researchers predict 2014 will end with approximately 7 percent growth in construction put in place. This rate of growth is expected to continue with a total CPIP of $1.04 trillion in 2015. The overview consists of three sections: a synopsis of the key energy market trends impacting the construction industry, industry sector challenges and a detailed economic forecast. A few highlights: The oil and gas industry in North America is driving growth in the industrial market, but could be draining talent and resources from other … Read more
Construction Firms Add 20,000 Jobs Last Month
Construction industry employment hit a new five-year high in November as the sector added 20,000 jobs and its unemployment rate fell to 7.5 percent, the lowest rate for November in seven years, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials cautioned, however, that the latest figures include signs that demand for public-sector and non-residential construction may be weakening. “November was another good month overall for construction workers and businesses,” said Ken Simonson, the association’s chief economist. “Yet the recent declines in public works and nonresidential building construction employment may indicate some underlying weakness in the … Read more






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