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Capital Safety Introduces the Parapet Wall Anchor
- ebuild (8/30/2007)
- DBI-SALA, a Capital Safety brand, introduces the Parapet Wall Anchor for personnel working on parapet wall-type structures such as balconies or roofs. The Parapet Wall Anchor has a unique non-penetrating design. Installation is a simple two-step process that involves adjusting the sliding arm to fit over the wall then reinstalling the detent pin and hand-tightening the screws until snug. This design allows the anchor to be installed and removed without the need to drill and patch holes, avoiding refurbishment costs.
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SOKKIA's Best-Selling Series30RK Now Comes with Bluetooth Wireless Communication and SFX Internet Data Transmission Functions
- ebuild (8/29/2007)
- SOKKIA is pleased to announce that SOKKIA Series30RK, the most versatile, rugged and easy-to-use Reflectorless Total Station series, now incorporates communication functions designed to increase work efficiency and boost convenience for the user customers. The Bluetooth wireless communication function is now available for Series30RK as a factory option to provide cablefree communication with data collectors (via integrated Bluetooth technology).
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SKIL Power Tools Searches for America's Top Doghouses
- ebuild (8/29/2007)
- The American doghouse has come a long way since the first time Snoopy climbed to the roof of his simple red wood edifice. With a passion for both their four-legged friends and their DIY projects, many dog owners take great pride in building a home for their dog that's almost as impressive as their own. Now SKIL Power Tools is saluting the most creative, lavish and unique doghouses in America through the "Extreme Doghouse" contest.
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Removable Protective Overlays
- REMODELING Magazine (8/27/2007)
- Slick Saw. Instantly renew your circular saw, jigsaw, and router shoes with Slick Saw overlays. Universally sized to fit most commercial-brand saws and routers, the overlays feature a smooth, durable composite material on one side, and adhesive on the other. Slick Saw is an ideal replacement for masking tape, duct tape, or similar materials commonly applied to worn power tool shoe bases, and won't leave a sticky residue, the maker says. Six styles are available, as well as bulk material for specialty equipment. 877-754-2572.
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Somero Enterprises Launches New Website
- ebuild (8/22/2007)
- Somero Enterprises, manufacturer of the patented Laser Screed and other concrete placing and finishing equipment, is proud to announce the launch of its redesigned Website. As a newly-public company traded on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange, the Website now holds crucial investor information in compliance with AIM rules. The website also incorporates product videos and detailed information about its SXP Laser Screed, Copperhead Laser Screed, PowerRake and HoseHog for both prospective and current customers.
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Sage Software Releases Sage Master Builder Version 13 with Improved Visibility into Critical Business Data
- ebuild (8/21/2007)
- Sage Software announced today the availability of Sage Master Builder Version 13, with a new capability to drill-down multiple levels from reports. This new feature will help construction companies improve productivity with point-and-click real-time visibility into their financial and operations details giving them a competitive advantage in the market.
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Ames Tools Launches New SkySwiper
- ebuild (8/20/2007)
- Ames Taping Tool Systems, Inc., the only national provider of automatic taping and finishing tools, supplies and training announces the launch of its new Feather-Lite SkySwiper, a revolutionary tool for wiping down flat joints after taping with the BAZOOKA. Exclusive features of the new SkySwiper include a blue steel knife and roller head that rapidly reduce wipe down time and ensure proper bedding of the joint tape.
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Building Products and ebuild Present the First Annual Vanguard Best of the Web Awards
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (8/17/2007)
- Our inaugural Vanguard Best of the Web Awards competition singles out Web sites that will wow you with their stunning designs, thorough product information, dedicated sections for building pros, and clever animation. The 2007 competition unearthed 14 whiz-bang Web sites, including four that our judges have deemed the best of the best. These sites display content without clutter and feature creativity that creates no extra work for the viewer. They're easy to navigate, are understandable at a glance, and include technical information about product specs and installation that is clear enough to save a building pro from having to call for help.
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Fluke 62 Mini Infrared Thermometer
- CONCRETE AND MASONRY CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS (8/16/2007)
- Fluke Corp. The Fluke 62 Mini infrared thermometer instantly measures the surface temperature of virtually anything. Such information can help in making decisions about protecting fresh concrete and aid in gauging its strength gain or maturity. This battery-operated hand tool is fast, accurate, easy to use, and can read temperatures from as far as 6 feet; all for about $100. 800-443-5853.
- Big Thaw
- REMODELING Magazine (8/16/2007)
- Paying a teenager $30 to shovel your driveway might save you time and build his character, but available snow-melting systems can eliminate the chore altogether. Conceptually, these products resemble radiant heating for baths and kitchens. Using a heavier-duty wire, many systems are available as roll-out mats like those featured in interior systems, and are useful under multiple materials, including asphalt, concrete, or pavers.
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