Metabo HPT (formerly Hitachi Power Tools) launched its new 18V Brushless Driver Drill (DS18DBFL2QB) & 18V Brushless Impact Driver (WH18DBFL2QB). These models offer affordable Brushless tool options to get anyone powered up for the holidays. Why the all black tools you ask? Why not! End users love them, and we listened. […]
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Stringent Emission Norms Cause Coatings Industry Shift
The coatings industry has been significantly impacted by stringent emission norms in the recent past, compelling manufacturers to shift from conventional coatings to sustainable bio-based coatings. Coating manufacturers have strict VOC emission permits driven by stringent regulations proffered by local and state authorities.
Hybrid MultiVolt Platform by Metabo HPT
Metabo HPT (formerly Hitachi Power Tools) announced the launch of its new 18V Brushless Hammer Drill & Impact Driver Combo Kit (KC18DBFL2T). This kit offers Brushless technology at an amazing value and combines an 18V Hammer Drill (DV18DBFL2T) and an 18V Impact Driver (WH18DBFL2T) along with a 36V/18V MultiVolt backwards […]
Canadian Concrete Expo Registration Now Open
Canadian Concrete Expo (CCE)—the only national trade show dedicated to the concrete construction industry—is pleased to announce that registration for the 2020 show is now open. The show takes place at the International Centre, Toronto, January 22-23, 2020.
Free Downloadable Visual Guide & Checklist for Parking Garage Inspections
Maintaining multi-million-dollar parking garages can be a daunting task for building owners and their facility managers. Identifying and tracking problem areas within parking structures has just become easier with Western Specialty Contractors’ new online Visual Guide & Checklist for parking garage inspections.
FPT Industrial Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Microvast
FPT Industrial, brand of CNH Industrial, dedicated to the design, production and sale of powertrains for on and off-road vehicles, marine and power generation applications, signed a memorandum of understanding foreseeing an industrial and commercial cooperation with Microvast, which will enable FPT Industrial to design and assemble in-house high-voltage battery packs, to be offered on CNH Industrial vehicles and to third-party customers.
Construction Employment Increases in 41 States
Forty-one states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between October 2018 and October 2019, while construction employment increased in 28 states from September to October, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released today.
316 Stainless Steel Wedge Anchor
“The 316 stainless steel wedge anchor is most commonly used in industrial applications involving processing chemicals, as well as in high saline environments, where de-icing such as coastal regions and outdoor areas salts are commonly used,” stated Bob Carlisle, the founder and President of Concrete Fastening Systems, Incorporated.
Construction Career Pathways Conference Builds Vital Partnerships Between Industry and Education
With younger generations no longer signing up for careers in construction, the effects are being felt across the workforce. It is key to begin implementing changes now and the NCCER 2019 Construction Career Pathways Conference will establish how industry working with education is a crucial way to tackle skilled worker shortage.
Three More Prosoco Coatings are Qualified for LEED V4
Three Prosoco products – Interior Masonry Dustproofer, Siloxane WB Concentrate, and BMC II, now contribute to LEED v4 low-emitting materials credits after independent testing by Berkeley Analytical. This development is Prosoco’s response to demand within the LEED commercial and interior design community, according to Dwayne Fuhlhage, Sustainability Director for Prosoco. […]







