Video: DeWalt Introduces New Angle Grinders for Surface Preparation

DeWalt launched a new range of large angle grinders for surface preparation. New grinders features a low profile case, dust collection shroud with spring loaded hinge for working against walls, and new electronic features

February 21, 2013

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Which Pandemic-initiated Construction Processes and Technologies are Built to Last?

Many of these processes will stick around long after we return to our so-called “normal” way of working. Here’s what to expect over the next several months and years.

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Why Contractors Risk Getting Stuck With the Bill for the Social Security Payroll Tax Deferral

The cost:benefit analysis of President Trump’s campaign-season tax ‘loan’ for employees is convincing big employers to opt out, but the program holds a special risk to construction firms

A Concrete Overlay Design to Include in Your Project

A Concrete Overlay Design to Include in Your Project

Rockett’s Glass & Concrete Overlay has a long-standing relationship in the concrete industry. Learn from Rockett’s, schedule a session today.

Atkins North America, Inc. designed a robust 5,600-ft. stormwater management system using reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) and elliptical reinforced concrete pipe (ERCP) from Rinker Materials capable of handling future major flood events.

Reinforced Concrete Pipe Installed in Reno Stormwater System

Avoid honeycombing by using appropriate concrete mixtures with sufficient workability, proper placement and consolidation techniques.

Tips to Minimize Concrete Consolidation Issues with Forming Projects

Avoid repair costs and aesthetic disputes in concrete forming projects by minimizing consolidation-related surface blemishes.

AMG saved at least $50,000 in labor in equipment costs by using robotic demolition rather than a more traditional approach with mini-excavators and hammers.

Demolition Doctors: Remote-Controlled Equipment Enables Surgical San Diego Demolition

Urban contractors realize that today’s urban demolition requires a surgical precision traditional methods and equipment can’t provide.

Smith FS351 DCS Electric Self-Propelled Scarifier.

Smith FS351 DCS Electric Self-Propelled Scarifier

Smith's FS351 DCS series of heavy-duty, self-propelled drum scarifiers are designed to tackle the most demanding removal and surface preparation jobs.

Bosch GCL100-40G Green-Beam Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser with Plumb Points.

Bosch GCL100-40G Green-Beam Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser with Plumb Points

The Bosch GCL100-40G Green Beam Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser with Plumb Points uses green-beam technology, which emits green lines and points up to four times brighter than standard red beams.

Bosch GLL100-40G Green-Beam Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser.

Bosch GLL100-40G Green-Beam Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser

The Bosch GLL100-40G Green Beam Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser uses green-beam technology, which emits green lines up to four brighter than standard red beams.

In-place concrete strengths represented by cores are typically less than lab-cured cylinder strengths due to field factors like consolidation and curing.

How to Get the Best Results from Concrete Core Testing

Understanding the factors that affect core testing results will help you achieve accurate in-place concrete strengths.

Self-leveling resurfacer can repair uneven or worn interior floors.

Repair or Replace?

Technology is changing our options when it comes to deciding whether to repair or replace damaged, cracked concrete.

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Version 2.0 Released for GCP Macrosynthetic Fiber Calculator App

Version 2.0 was just released for the new mobile app solution for STRUX 90/40 macrosynthetic fibers, for use in different concrete applications.

Advanced Concrete Electric Beauty Screed.

Advanced Concrete Electric Beauty Screed

The new 9900E Electric Beauty is powered by a ½ hp, Dayton 10,000 rpm electric motor.

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), in observance of Construction Safety Week, released a collection of resources to help support the construction industry's ongoing commitment to safety.

Propane Council Marks Construction Safety Week with New Safety Resources

The Propane Education & Research Council, in observance of Construction Safety Week, released a collection of resources to help support the construction industry's ongoing commitment to safety.

Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL Compact Vacuum.

Milwaukee Tool Launches New M18 FUEL Compact Vacuum With Two-Stage Debris Separation System

The vacuum is engineered with proprietary two-stage debris separation functionality.

A Concrete Overlay Design to Include in Your Project

A Concrete Overlay Design to Include in Your Project

Rockett’s Glass & Concrete Overlay has a long-standing relationship in the concrete industry. Learn from Rockett’s, schedule a session today.

The single system includes a portfolio of connected (i.e., “smart”) devices, an easy-to-use mobile app, internal lab testing for calibrating concrete mix designs and training and support services.

Hilti Releases Concrete Sensors System

Hilti released its end-to-end solution to help contractors more accurately measure and predict the performance of concrete, Hilti Concrete Sensors.

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ScreeDemon Wet Screed Powered by M18 REDLITHIUM

MBW's ScreeDemon is one of the most ergonomically-friendly wet screeds on the market.

In addition to an update in the sensor’s design, activation, installation, and wireless signal range, SmartRock 3 has been equipped with dual-temperature monitoring capabilities. This enables users to measure temperature values at two locations simultaneously.

Giatec Launches Next Generation of SmartRock Concrete Sensor

Giatec has announced that the re-design of its flagship product, SmartRock, has been re-engineered with dual temperature monitoring capabilities for mass concrete applications.

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QUIKRETE Polymer Modified Structural Repair

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Makinex Wins Most Innovative Product 2020 Award at World of Concrete

The Makinex 23kW 480V Portable Generator has been named the “Most Innovative Product of 2020” by Hanley Wood.

Makinex Floor Stripper VS-125-US.

Makinex Floor Stripper VS-125-US

The Makinex Floor Stripper is a heavy-duty industrial floor stripper designed to remove materials such as vinyl and glued carpet.

Aquajet Ecosilence 3.0.

Aquajet Ecosilence 3.0

The Ecosilence 3.0 reduces noise and allows for a more compact jobsite, while enhancing environmental stewardship and lowering overall operating costs.

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Brokk Planer Attachment

The BCP Planer Attachment is for controlled material removal on walls, floors and ceilings for cleaning, renovation and restoration applications.

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Concrete Slump Should Not Be Specified

The concrete producer and contractor should determine slump requirements.

Binding agent spreaders mounted on a carrier vehicle, such as the Streumaster SW 318 MC, are ideal for precisely spreading binding agents over large areas in both off-road and on-road applications.

Streumaster Announces New Binding Agent Spreaders

Streumaster has added new models to its MC and TC binding agent spreader series, which have several new features.

Trimble Earthworks Grade Control version 2.0 features Horizontal Steering Control, which automatically controls the machine to follow any horizontal alignment.

10 Technologies Improving All Aspects of Construction

Emerging technologies are enabling operators to more precisely survey and plan the elements of a construction project, perform various construction tasks, and develop and maintain a vital database of construction fleet data.