Industry Resources

Makita is a leading provider of power tools and other construction supplies. However, with such a large range of products, it may be hard to determine which Makita power tool is best for your Florida construction job.

When you are hard at work on a construction site, safety should be your top priority. Unfortunately, the wrong lights can lead to several hazards ranging from tangled power cords to improper lighting.

Most building and maintenance projects require breaking, drilling, and driving fasteners into concrete, masonry, and other hard materials. Florida contractors must rely on power tools that combine the boring or driving action of a drill with the pounding action of a hammer, to perform more efficiently.

When it comes to cutting and drilling concrete and other masonry, diamonds are a contractor’s best friend. Lab-grown crystals have supplanted natural stones in most construction tools, but selecting the perfect diamond cutting tools will ensure a successful engagement with your next project.

Sumner is a leading manufacturer of construction lifts, making Florida material handling easy and safe. Read our article to learn which lift is right for you.

In 2014, nearly 40% of the 874 deaths in the construction industry were a result of falls, and the number of injuries related to fall-related accidents each year is staggering. In addition to the risk of injury, falls cost business owners millions in compensation, lost time, and third party lawsuits annually.

A lift is one of the most common ways to move inventory and materials from one place to another in an industrial or commercial setting. However, there are a variety of options on the market in an array of styles and sizes, so some business owners find it difficult to choose the right one.

There are three types of drills/cutting tools that are commonly used for concrete demolition: the demolition hammer, the rotary hammer, and the hammer drill, and each has a different use. Before renting or investing in a new tool, learn more about these top 3 concrete drilling and cutting tools. 

Most people can figure out that wood screws are used to join two pieces of wood together and that sheet metal screws are appropriate for attaching metal panels. But projects often require fasting different materials to each other: drywall to wood, wood to steel, aluminum to plastic, etc. Knowing the logic behind screw design gives builders insight into which screw will give them the best opportunity to deliver a successful project.

More than one in every six construction-related deaths is a result of contact with electricity. Clearly, your first mistake involving electricity could be your last. Electricians are not the only workers at risk.

Choosing construction safety equipment for the job site is always an important decision-making process for Florida contractors. Learn more.