What happens in Vegas doesn’t necessarily stay in Vegas, not when it’s news from the World of Concrete 2017 trade show anyway. I’d share everything I saw at this wonderland of concrete and construction tools, gear, and supplies if I could. In the space allotted, I’ll cover most of the highlights, including some of the latest tools and products from DeWalt, Bosch, Makita, Hilti, Metabo, Stihl, Keen, Carhartt, Arbortech, Blaklader and more! Read More
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Dust Control Takes Center Stage at the World of Concrete 2016
Every year I travel to the World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas to see the latest tools, gear, and equipment used for building and remodeling with concrete and masonry. The show’s target audience is largely commercial contractors, but since many of the same tools are used in all types of construction, there’s plenty here to interest guys who don’t pour acres of concrete. The show was last month, but I waited to report on it until I had the news everyone in the industry was holding their breath over: the issuance of OSHA’s new crystalline silica “dust” rule announced just this week. Read More
