DEWALT has released the results of a survey, which showed that most construction contractors in the Las Vegas area are comfortable using electric-powered tools on the jobsite. The survey publication coincides with DEWALT's 100-year anniversary.
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According to the newly released Power Pulse Survey from DEWALT, the majority (91%) of construction professionals in Las Vegas are confident that their construction sites are adequately fitted for the transition to fully electric-powered tools. With the industry poised for electrification, DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, announced its newest innovation, DEWALT POWERSHIFT, an equipment system to optimize the workflow of concrete jobsites through electrification.
As a kick-off to DEWALT's 100-year anniversary, the new product line will be featured at this year's World of Concrete from Jan. 23-25 and celebrated with an activation on the exterior of Sphere, which began on Jan. 21. Additionally, to celebrate the talent and tireless work of the men and women – the 'Concrete Heroes' – who build the city of Las Vegas and its iconic infrastructure, DEWALT, in partnership with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman, will proclaim Jan. 23 Concrete Heroes Day in Las Vegas.
"As we kick off DEWALT's 100th anniversary year, our guiding principle of making pros more productive holds strong with the launch of DEWALT POWERSHIFT," said Frank Mannarino, president, Power Tools Group, Stanley Black & Decker. "DEWALT POWERSHIFT is launching at a time when the industry is increasingly preparing for electrification, particularly as construction sites respond to statewide legislation aimed at phasing out gas-powered tools. As part of this effort, DEWALT is providing a solution that electrifies the concrete workflow to maximize cost and time savings, while minimizing the environmental impact for the user. These user advantages are paramount to innovating in accordance with our purpose to empower Those Who Make the World."
Taking a Pulse on the Shift to Electrification
To better understand the opportunities and challenges of electrifying the jobsites of the future, DEWALT conducted a survey, "Power Pulse," which polled construction industry professionals, including decision makers and skilled craftworkers. Construction projects in Las Vegas totaled more than $8 billion in 2023, but challenges to convert to electrification remain. According to the survey, 63% of construction professionals in Las Vegas say they have passed on a bid due to the inability to commit to sustainability regulations or that they have lost a bid due to challenges with sustainability regulations.
Las Vegas-based construction professionals most cited inadequate tool performance (39%) as a concern regarding electric-powered tools. However, 83% of respondents who switched to these tools on jobsites say it has allowed them to complete projects up to two to three times faster compared to gas-powered tools – ultimately disproving the broad misconceptions around electric-powered tools' efficacy and runtime.
Other key findings from the DEWALT Power Pulse survey include:
- Gas is No Longer Reliable: More than half of construction professionals in Las Vegas (51%) say they experience issues or breakdowns with gas-powered tools at least a few times a month.
- Availability and Education Barriers: Half of construction professionals in Las Vegas cite the lack of availability of electric-powered equipment for their line of work as a barrier to adoption while 50% do not feel confident using the technology.
- Wide-Ranging Benefits: Construction employees in Las Vegas most frequently cite safety (34%), ease of use (32%) and reduced emissions in the environment (30%) as the most significant benefits of using electric-powered tools over gas-powered tools.
- Wear-and-Tear of Everyday Work: The physical strain from using heavy equipment is one of the biggest stressors across jobsites, with 42% of construction employees in Las Vegas citing this factor.
DEWALT POWERSHIFT is designed to meet the critical needs of concrete professionals – power, runtime, and ergonomics – allowing users to transition away from gas-powered equipment, without compromising efficiency and performance. The system, made up of six concrete tools, streamlines the full concrete application through use of the same DEWALT POWERSHIFT 554 WH battery and high-speed charger across all tools.
The DEWALT POWERSHIFT line will launch at the World of Concrete Trade Show in Las Vegas (Silver Lot, booth 030958) on Jan. 23 with the following products:
- Battery & Charger: High Power Density battery with 554WH of capacity weighing just 11.5 lbs. for long runtime and optimal ergonomics. High-rate charger can charge the battery in less than one hour.
- Plate Compactor: Provides 3,370 ft. lbs. of force through its 15.7-in. plate with controls that are mounted on an ergonomically designed folding handle for increased user control and comfort.
- Rammer: Features 2,660 ft. lbs. of impact force with antivibration insulators and mounted controls on the two-position handle.
- Backpack Vibrator: Lightweight at only 25 lbs. with the DEWALT POWERSHIFT battery installed and features a durable roll cage with fully adjustable hi-vis harness.
- Powerpack Vibrator: Can be activated remotely through DEWALT Wireless Tool Control and carried with an over-body hi-vis harness for easy transport.
- Power Screed: Features fully adjustable handles for customizable height and width in addition to ambidextrous controls that can be mounted on either handle.
- Core Drill and Stand: Designed with close wall or ceiling clearance. As a part of the DEWALT PERFORM & PROTECT line of tools, the drill features anti-rotation technology to prevent over rotation in a bind up situation.
- Adaptor: DEWALT FLEXVOLT to DEWALT POWERSHIFT adaptor allowing use of DEWALT FLEXVOLT batteries for additional runtime when using DEWALT POWERSHIFT equipment.
DEWALT POWERSHIFT will be available through commercial and industrial channels in Fall 2024. To learn more about DEWALT POWERSHIFT, visit www.dewalt.com/world-of-concrete-2024.
