DEWALT has unveiled several fastening solutions joining the XR roster that houses DEWALT’s best performing 20V MAX* batteries and power tools. The new 20V MAX* XR 3/4 in. and 1/2 in. High Torque Impact Wrenches, 20V MAX* XR 1/4 in. Quiet Hydraulic Impact Driver and the existing 20V MAX* XR 1/4 in. 3-Speed High Torque Impact Driver are DEWALT’s highest-rated torque tools in their respective categories. This offering provides users with solutions to meet a range of user needs from max torque for heavy-duty applications to quiet operation in noise-sensitive work environments. For tough jobs demanding power, the new 20V … Read more
NCCER Named DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant Recipient
The National Center for Construction Education and Research is a DEWALT Grow the Trades Grant recipient for its efforts to provide career and technical education programs and industry-recognized credentials to students through the High School Builder Program. With an estimated 500,000 open construction jobs unfilled, DEWALT’s Grow the Trades Grants aim to help close the skilled labor gap by supporting nonprofit organizations that are skilling, reskilling and upskilling tradespeople. Each year, the program awards funding and tool donations as part of a larger $30 million commitment over five years to close the skilled trades gap. NCCER was selected as one … Read more
Nearly Half of Survey Respondents Say Training Next-Gen Construction Workers is Industry’s Most Critical Need
A survey released from DEWALT found more than half of U.S. contractors (55%) feel a lack of skilled workers is a barrier to growing their current business. Looking to the future, 48% believe training the next generation of trades professionals is one of the most critical needs for the success of the construction industry in 2023. Inflation, Insufficient Skilled Labor, Long Hours are Top ChallengesKeeping up with inflation (57%), finding skilled workers/being understaffed (51%) and working long hours (37%) are the top three most significant challenges that U.S. contractors surveyed are facing. When it comes to the effects those challenges … Read more