This week ENR looks at a Diesel-powered dewatering pump, a cordless 18-volt multi-tasking tool by Makita, new anti-vibration hammers by Stanley Fatmax and T-5 Toeboard links designed to protect pipe penetrations in grating and deck plate. Click here to start the slideshow.
Photo by Arnold Glas Bird-friendly Ornilux glass has a patterned UV layer that is hard for humans to see but is visible to birds. Photo by Arnold Glas Another view of bird-friendly Ornilux glass has a patterned UV layer that is hard for humans to see but is visible to birds. Related Links: Bird Stewards Rally Against Killer Panes Ornilux Bird Protection Glass CollidEscape Despite a high rate of bird collisions with glass, products to reduce bird deaths are typically an afterthought in building design. Architects often inadvertently specify bird-friendly products, such as fritted glass, screens or window patterns, which
This week, we look at safety glasses from Gateway Safety as well as CNG and LNG engine options from Freightliner Trucks. Click to begin the slide show.
This week we look at new hydraulic breaker attachments from Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas and a crimp tool from Platinum Tools. Click to begin the slide show.
Photo Courtesy of Planetary Power Smarter Power The HyGen generator's battery system and diesel engine are electronically controlled, ensuring power is properly matched to demand load. Photo Courtesy of Planetary Power Fuel Savings HyGen's lower fuel demand can lead to cost savings, but many users see greater value in the longer intervals between refueling. Related Links: Heavy-Duty Hybrids Need More Greening Do Hybrid Construction Machines Pollute More? Reinventing the generator is a thankless task. Contractors are used to fueling these reliable workhorses of the construction jobsite and forgetting about them, at least until they need refueling. But Seattle-based Planetary Power
Related Links: Huge Swimming Pool, Possibly World's Largest, Takes Shape in Egypt A Closer Look at Record-Sized Pools That Resemble Oases The manufacturer of the world's largest artificial swimming pools, Santiago, Chile-based Crystal Lagoons, has announced plans to build its massive recreational lagoons in the United States.In a deal announced on June 25, Tampa, Fla.-based Metro Development Group will oversee construction of four artificial lagoons in Florida using Crystal Lagoons' technology. "In terms of final size, we're trying to make them each a minimum of 5.5 acres, maybe over eight acres in size on some sites," says Greg Singleton, Metro
