New Products

Bridging Connectors

Simpson Strong-Tie offers a lower-cost option to its popular SUBH line of u-channel bridging connectors for cold-formed steel construction. The newly released LSUBH 20-gauge bridging connector provides all of the benefits of the SUBH connector,...

Ceiling Wire Installation Tool

The PurlinMaster pole is a multiple purpose tool used to install and wrap ceiling wire on purlin clips. The patented purlin head make it possible to install a purlin clip and then to wrap a...

Four Bay Sequential Charger

Milwaukee Tool introduces the M12™ Four Bay Sequential Charger (48-59-1204), which accepts up to 4 M12™ battery packs, charging them sequentially. This allows the user to spend less time swapping out batteries on the job...

Podium Fiberglass Ladder

Werner has added the PDFS103 Fiberglass Podium Ladder to its line of Podium Ladders. The introduction of Werner’s latest Podium product joins a growing family of Podium ladders, a new style of ladder that features...

Corner Bead

Trim-Tex 350 Bull corner bead adds a subtle softness to the look of any room while adding increased strength and durability over traditional square corners. 350 Bull rounded corners are a great safe alternative for...

Management Software

Dynamic Systems has launched an SQL database on all Checkmate Solutions. Checkmate Applications include ID Badge Systems, Tool and Equipment Management, Job Tracking and Capital Asset Management.      The SQL update will give management...

Design Methodology for Hole Reinforcement of CFS Bending Members

The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute has updated its Technical Note titled “Design Methodology for Hole Reinforcement of Cold-Formed Steel Bending Members” (Tech Note G900-15). The document replaces Technical Note G900-08.      AISI S100, North...

Synthetic Products Catalogs

Fypon, LLC has published two new product catalogs showcasing the versatility of the company’s synthetic product lines. The Fypon® 2015 Polyurethane Catalog and Stone & Timber Catalog include nearly 200 new polyurethane products, including the...

Business Book

"Starting Your Career as a Contractor; How to Build and Run a Construction Business" is a 224-page book written by Claudiu Fatu and available from Allworth Press.      This incisive, practical guide provides a...