Unitec's CS 1500k Dust Collection Wet/Dry Vacuum

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CS Unitec's CS 1500K dust collection wet/dry vacuum includes a “Y-adapter” allowing two power tools to be connected at the same time. Its built-in power take-off outlet activates ON/OFF from the power tool switch, making this vacuum ideal for use with power tools. Also included are two, no-memory, non-static 15-foot heavy-duty vacuum hoses that maintain their shape without kinks or knots. The CS 1500K is portable for in-shop or job site use.   The compact CS 1500K wet/dry vacuum is designed primarily for concrete and masonry dust, as well as normal debris cleanup. With the “Y-adapter” to connect two tools, … Read more

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Lighting the Path to Energy Efficiency: Changes Proposed for Standard 90.1

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ATLANTA, Ga. — From green roofs to glazing products, measures to increase energy stringencies are being proposed for major sections of Standard 90.1. ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2007, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, provides minimum requirements for the energy-efficient design of buildings except low-rise residential buildings.   Currently, nine proposed addenda to the standard are open for public review.   Proposed addendum by would establish revised lighting power densities for both the whole building and space-by-space compliance methods. The addendum would reduce lighting power allowances in many building and space types while maintaining industry recommended lighting levels as their … Read more

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Makita’s New Drywall Screwdriver Lineup Delivers Speed, Power and Ergonomics

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Three new models built for all framing and hanging applications Makita USA, Inc., manufacturer of high quality industrial power tools and accessories, is proud to announce the release of its drywall screwdrivers, models FS2200 (2,500 RPM), FS4200 (4,000 RPM) and FS6200 (6,000 RPM). The new drywall screwdrivers deliver speed, power and ergonomics for all framing and hanging applications. ”Makita’s new drywall gun line-up features the most compact and lightweight drywall guns on the market,” said Anthony Corwin, product manager, commercial products. “The increased ergonomics combined with several unique features make these a top choice for drywall applications.” Makita’s drywall screwdrivers … Read more

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ABC Recognizes 2009 National Safety Excellence Award Winners

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) February 4 recognized the nation's safest construction firms in 2009 at the 20th annual Excellence in Construction and National Safety Excellence awards celebration at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel and Convention Center in San Diego, Calif.   The 2009 National Safety Excellence Award winners were selected from ABC member firms achieving Platinum status in ABC's Safety Training and Evaluation Process (STEP) program. Selection criteria for the national safety winners included each member's self-evaluation scores, lost workday case rates, total recordable rates, and interviews conducted by members of ABC National's Environment, Health … Read more

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NASA Goddard’s New Building Achieves LEED Gold Status

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GREENBELT, Md. — What does it take to turn silver into gold? For NASA scientists, the answer is “two protons.” For Manhattan Construction Company in Washington, it is creative green building solutions which have resulted in the Exploration Sciences Building project becoming the first at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center to receive LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). At 200,000 square feet, the Exploration Sciences Building is the largest green building on Goddard’s campus in Greenbelt, Md. The building includes space for administrative and research purposes and contains nearly 60 … Read more

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