Spotlight: Tools and AccessoriesThese new products are sure to help you build faster, smarter, and better.

Hitachi

Hitachi. The NR90GC 3-1/2-inch cordless gas framing nailer is powered by an interchangeable 7.2-volt nicad battery and fuel rod. The battery recharges in one hour and can fire more than 4,000 nails per charge. A collapsible rafter hook at the nailer's rear side allows the user to hang it when both hands are needed. 800-829-4752. www.hitachipowertools.com.

PAM Fastening Technology

Ridgid. The R84040 battery-powered adhesive/caulk dispenser holds both 10- and 30-ounce tubes and features adjustable speed control. The heavy-duty joist follower allows consistent bead application and aids in adhesive application to studs and joists, the company says. A conveniently attached piercing tool, lock-off button, and compact battery pack are also included. 800-474-3443. www.ridgid.com.

PAM Fastening Technology

PAM Fastening Technology. The company recently introduced the PC-12 cordless screwgun system, which is ideal for drywall applications, especially where power is not available, the firm says. The tool drives 1- to 2-inch fasteners at 600 to 900 screws per charge. 704-394-3141. www.pamfast.com.

Robin Subaru

Robin Subaru. Power series automatic voltage-regulation portable generators produce maximum outputs of 1,100 watts to 4,300 watts. The generators offer clean, stable power using AVR technology. A reverse-cooling technology allows the generator to be quieter than most other AVR generator technologies, the firm says. The unique one-touch control system allows all engine functions to be controlled with the turn of a dial. 630-350-8200. www.robinsubaru.com.

Metabo

Metabo. Capable of drilling 1/2-inch holes in mild steel and 1-3/16-inch holes in soft wood, the BSZ 18-volt cordless drill/driver features a powerful 549 inch-pounds of torque, the maker claims. The 4.85-pound tool has 20 torque settings, a drill setting, and forward and reverse modes. The tool also includes a spindle lock for one-handed bit changing and an optimized fan to cool the motor. 800-638-2264. www.metabousa.com.

Perles

Perles. The MD50 mixing and drill kit includes the company's 7-amp Pro Grade hammerdrill, mixing paddle, and drill bit set. The drill and mixer can be used for mixing paints and other light material up to 2 gallons and 20 pounds. The hammerdrill offers speeds of 0-750 rpm for mixing and 0-2,200 rpm for non-mixing applications. The paddle is 15 inches long. 877-897-6220. www.perlesusa.com.

Max USA

Max USA. The CN445R SuperRoofer is smaller, lighter, and faster than the existing CN450R model, while maintaining industry-leading power, the maker says. The tool features a nose design that reduces the time needed to clean tar out of the tool, a maintenance-free filter, dial-adjustable depth control, a trigger lock, removable contact foot, a full-round driver blade, a nose magnet, rapid-fire trigger, and shingle guide. 800-223-4293. www.maxusacorp.com.

CadSoft

CadSoft. Envisioneer 3.0 CAD software features easy-to-use design tools that deliver powerful construction modeling and 3-D visualization and presentation capabilities, the maker says. The software includes new roofing and surface tools, 3-D Stereo View, a Dynamic Cutaway viewer, new annotation commands, 2-D to 3-D conversion capabilities, multi-view tools, member scheduling, and new automation features. 519-836-3990. www.cadsoft.com.

VectorWorks

VectorWorks. Available for Macintosh or Windows, the entire line of VectorWorks products has been updated to Version 11. Advanced page layout produces drawing sheets that combine different views and scales with text and other elements. New artistic rendering modes are softer, resulting in a hand-sketched effect, says the maker. Image Compression technology also is used to reduce file sizes. 888-646-4223. www.vectorworks.net.