DEWALT has announced the launch of its suite of construction technology solutions to support construction operations, automate workflows and provide worksite safety. DEWALT's construction technology solutions consist of a variety of connected tools, software and mobile applications that incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT).
“Keeping up with the rapidly evolving technology landscape is one of the most critical issues construction professionals face today, in addition to squeezed profit margins, budget and project overruns, labor shortages, high inflation, and supply chain issues,” said Brad Roberts, president, construction technology, Stanley Black and Decker. “DEWALT is now a partner that can help lead customers towards the future of construction by tackling these challenges through a connected environment. DEWALT delivers stronger interoperability among tools, consumables, advanced hardware, and software, for successful collaboration across construction workflows.”
The suite of DEWALT construction technology solutions includes features that provide real-time data and insights, automate routine tasks and facilitate collaboration through each phase of construction, from design to fabrication shops and on the jobsite.
The DEWALT product lineup includes:
- MSUITE Management Software: MSUITE is a cloud-based suite of management software to connect BIM, Fab and field construction teams for offsite and modular construction. MSUITE helps contractors track, manage and share data throughout the entire life cycle of a construction project with scalable and industry-focused software that provides real-time status updates and progress tracking and estimating information on the fabrication shop floor.
- TOOL CONNECT Site Manager: Site Manager is a cloud-based platform allowing contractors to manage their tools and equipment from DEWALT and other brands using a smartphone or tablet. Tool Connect enables users to locate tools, check their inventory levels and monitor their usage and performance, helping to reduce downtime and prevent loss.
- Concrete Sensors powered by Converge: DEWALT's wireless concrete sensors allow construction professionals to speed up their work utilizing real-time concrete curing data through a remote mobile app or web-based interface. DEWALT has partnered with Converge, a concrete material and operations optimization company, to help the construction industry leverage Converge’s AI-based platform, ConcreteDNA, which is powered by data from DEWALT's wireless concrete sensor. DEWALT Concrete Sensors feature curing milestone alerts, materials performance analytics, AI predictions and BIM integration. This allows concrete professionals to begin work as users can directly measure hardening, which helps reduce the risk of construction defects and repairs. In addition, the amount of cement in the concrete mixture can be tailored based on insights sent from the sensor to ConcreteDNA, which can help reduce carbon emissions by using only as much cement as needed in subsequent jobs.
