Construction jobsites can get pretty noisy and damage your hearing over time without proper safety precautions. The NC-520XP series of protective headsets by Savox Communications can provide necessary protection and a few additional features not available in previous NC-500 series models. The noise-canceling headsets can simultaneously connect to two Bluetooth
If your toolbelt has become overwhelmed and your toolbox is too bulky to lug around the jobsite, you might want to check out DeWalt’s new bucket tool organizer. The organizer fits on five-gallon buckets commonly found on jobsites and has 37 loops and pockets, plus a tape chain and a
New hybrid mobile construction cranes by Liebherr use hydro-treated vegetable oil instead of diesel to travel to the jobsite, and can switch to full electric mode for local operation. According to a press release, the hybrid pairing can result in only 10 percent of the costs associated with diesel use
Eco Material Technologies now offers a green cement that can help finish jobs faster while managing to remain eco-friendly. PozzoSlag is a cost-effective substitute for cement that can lower carbon emissions by 99 percent compared to common portland cement. According to the company, after 28 days the product is 20
No one wants to get caught without a charge. Almost as bad is downtime incurred while waiting for gear to get powered up again. Milwaukee Tool’s new MX Fuel Super Charger aims to lessen the likelihood and pain of both. Compatible with all MX Fuel batteries, the Super Charger features
Remote work has become a familiar concept in recent years. Some jobs easily lend themselves to remote work, but if you’re a heavy equipment operator driving a wheel loader, you’re expected to be present and behind the controls at a jobsite. Until now, that is. Thanks to autonomous technology and
Inpro Bond Roll-on Adhesive is believed to be the first roller-applied adhesive in the building materials industry for rigid sheet wall protection. It tacks up immediately, has an increased coverage rate over mastic adhesives, is compatible with standard primers and it helps with quickly finishing projects. The product is water-based
With a catalog of corded and cordless hand tools, lighting, storage and outdoor power equipment, Milwaukee Tools is also known for its personal protective gear and clothing for every type of clime and jobsite. Two new products now available in Hawai‘i are worth looking into: Jobsite Ear Buds and Cut
Ferris Mowers and Michelin North America recently announced the airless Michelin X Tweel Turf 26-inch tire is now an option for Ferris Mowers’ new ISX 3300 lawnmower. According to a press release, the Michelin X Tweel Turf tire 26x12x12 XL (5×4.5-inch PCD and -2.2 inch offset) can be used to
Here’s one way to inspire a new generation to join the trades: “Grit Leads to Greatness” is a book that draws children and adults into the world of construction through secret passageways, snowboarding, volcanos, waterslides and rollercoasters. This creative tale, written by Jenny Kerr Schroen and Chris Eccleston and illustrated