By Jeremy Sibert While electronic planning tables are becoming commonplace, they do not have the means to get everyone on the same page at the same time. The next logical step — already in use in many other industries — is connectivity that can keep project information up to the minute and distribute it teamwide in real-time. That’s where productivity and efficiency really begin to kick in. But that takes a change in attitude and the vision to bring the outside world into a construction zone via a new kind of toolbox. Consider these scenarios: Infection control during construction of … Read more

The new Hilti PR 2-HS Rotating Laser was built to withstand harsh jobsite conditions, while providing best-in-class leveling time. With this new tool, transferring heights, setting slopes or simple leveling are made easy with clearly defined function buttons. With integrated Hilti Pulse Power technology, users will see highly reliable readings (an accuracy of +/- 0.02 inch at 32.8 ft) even under bright light conditions. The operating range for the new PR 2-HS is 6 ft-2,000 ft diameter with the included laser receiver.

Cerro Wire LLC, a manufacturer of copper electrical building wire and cable, introduces a complete range of wire equipped with RectorSeal single-use steel pulling grips. Pulling grips eliminate waste, saving time and money, especially on larger commercial jobs. Rated for use on THHN and XHHN wire, these steel pulling grips reduce total set up time for a four-wire pull to less than five minutes. Eighteen sizes are available. Made with an extremely durable steel body, the pulling grips are far less likely to fail during an installation than a pulling grip made of aluminum. They also have a shorter body … Read more