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How to extend the life of your tools

With the Building Cost Information Service forecasting building costs increasing 15% in the next five years, measures that can help cost control are essential for any contractor. One of the simplest and most effective strategies is to prioritise tool maintenance.

Robotics In Construction

The construction industry is now on the verge of a revolutionary change driven by robotics. This shift is not just a fad, but a response to various industry challenges such as labour shortages, efficiency bottlenecks and safety concerns.

Health and Safety Best Practices

An ambitious new government target of at least 370,000 new homes per year is adding to a predicted upturn for the industry as a whole. Investing in health and safety on site is a key way to increase efficiency on the job site and ensure success in 2025.

New PROFIS features to boost productivity

If you are using our anchor design software, you can benefit from 2 new features that are now available in the premium version: Smart Design [Auto] and Checkbot.

Our new cordless mitre saw that boosts productivity

And we believe it to be a new benchmark in health and safety, cutting precision, ergonomics and ease of use. Read on to find out all you need to know about mitre saws, how they are used and what makes our new model so special.

Why Communication In Construction Means Profit

Our research shows that a typical worker on site uses just 30% of their day for work time. The other 70% is wasted on preparing, transitioning, or waiting for materials- Enter Fieldwire by Hilti!

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How to improve cost control in construction

Hilti Fleet Management is a long-term tool hire solution where you pay a monthly fee for the tools you need across your projects.

3 ways to reduce tool theft

Research shows that 63% of thefts occurs on site, followed by 37% from vehicles. The crime can’t be completely eliminated, but there are a number of ways you can reduce the risk of it happening and even soften the impact with Hilti.

Angle Grinder Safety

As one of the most popular tools on the jobsite, angle grinders can pose a risk when not used correctly.

M class vs H class vacuum cleaner

Dust poses such a risk to long-term health that the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) estimates that 500 people die each year from exposure to silica dust alone. There is also a potential risk of a £20,000 fine if a jobsite doesn’t have the necessary dust extraction measures in place.

Workers build an orphanage using bamboo-cement technology in Batangas.

Eco-Friendly Building Materials

Eco-friendly building materials, from traditional options like straw and bamboo to innovative solutions like recycled metal and mass timber, are driving this green revolution, offering environmental benefits without compromising quality or functionality.

Mass timber construction on the rise

Research into wood has led to major regulatory changes across the globe that are boosting the use of mass timber in construction projects – expanding its use beyond residential projects to high-rise commercial buildings.

Top construction trends in the industry

Marked by rapid technological advancements, a strong commitment to sustainability and shifting workforce dynamics, these construction trends are redefining the future of our industry.