New ProSTUD Motion Frame Connector ‘Game Changer’ for High-Rise Noise Mitigation

ClarkDietrich recently introduced a new product designed to accommodate omnidirectional displacement and mitigate noise associated with the movement of steel framing members. Launching in late spring, the ProSTUD Motion Frame Connector is designed to work with ClarkDietrich’s ProSTUD Drywall Framing System and can be used in both new construction and retrofit applications. It is UL-rated for a two-hour fire-rated non-load bearing CFS stud wall. “Our new ProSTUD Motion Frame Connector is a game-changer for high-rise buildings,” said Ryan Reed, category manager for ClarkDietrich. “High-rise buildings can be prone to swaying during high wind events, which can produce unwanted noise from … Read more

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C.H. Hanson Introduces Innovative Solution for Marking Tools

C.H. Hanson has introduced a Wooden Lumber Crayon Holder with Cap Sharpener to its line of construction and carpentry marking tools. The newest addition helps extend the life of lumber crayons by protecting them from frustrating breakage and utilizing their full working length. This jobsite essential features a knurled collar that securely holds C.H. Hanson lumber crayons and can also accommodate both round and hexagon chalk. The holder is made from quality hardwood and allows for a secure grip, with better control than just gripping a crayon, allowing workers to apply more pressure when marking cuts and layouts on rough … Read more

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Facility Grid Expands Operational Readiness Platform

Facility Grid has unveiled major enhancements to its Operational Readiness Platform. The company’s OR enables construction professionals — including Cx providers and general and trade contractors — to track, verify and report on the status of critical mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems in real time, ensuring seamless collaboration among stakeholders and delivering instant access to essential information for decision-making and keeping projects on track. According to the 2024 Construction and Hiring Business Outlook report, 53% of commercial construction firms have experienced delays or project abandonment, due to unforeseen costs and rework during the later stages of the project. Facility Grid’s … Read more

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Mecbo America Launches Scorpion Concrete Crawler Boom

Mecbo America, a division of Blastcrete Equipment LLC, brings a new product to its lineup: the Scorpion Concrete Crawler Boom. The Scorpion provides contractors working in piling, drilling, tunneling or commercial construction with a flexible arm for placing concrete where needed without disrupting the jobsite. It is an economical enhancement for contractors who have a concrete pump but need an effective way to move material to spots that are difficult or unsafe to reach using other methods. The 10 ton Scorpion has a reach of 52 feet vertically and 46 feet horizontally, with a rotational span of 370 degrees — … Read more

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Hilti Offers All-On-One Cordless Battery Platform

Hilti North America has expanded the all-on-one Nuron battery platform with innovation that meets the needs of contractors, which includes the launch of its DD 150-U-22 Cordless diamond core rig, two DSH 600/700 cut-off saws and PR 4/40/40G-22 rotating lasers. The new DD 150-U-22 is a universal solution for both hand-held and rig-mounted coring. Powered by Nuron, it’s the first core rig on the same battery platform as handheld cordless tools, offering contractors the flexibility to use the same set of interchangeable batteries for all Hilti tools, whether for light or heavy-duty applications, without compromising on performance. Hilti is also … Read more

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