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Tools and Techniques Used in the Construction Industry

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<strong>Tools</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Techniques</strong> <strong>Used</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Construction</strong> <strong>Industry</strong><br />

Many different build<strong>in</strong>g tools used <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> construction <strong>in</strong>dustry, with <strong>the</strong> basics typically <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />

clamps, measur<strong>in</strong>g tools, special heavy-duty cutters <strong>and</strong> knives, hammers, screwdrivers, air<br />

compressors, <strong>and</strong> saws, <strong>and</strong> drills. Different build<strong>in</strong>g methods exist, too, which can differ<br />

depend<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>the</strong> materials <strong>and</strong> tools that a builder use. One of <strong>the</strong> most critical stages <strong>in</strong><br />

construction is <strong>the</strong> re<strong>in</strong>forc<strong>in</strong>g of concrete or masonry to hold <strong>and</strong> streng<strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> concrete <strong>in</strong><br />

compression. Known as ‘rebar’, it is <strong>the</strong> re<strong>in</strong>forc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> re<strong>in</strong>forcement steel that is used as a<br />

tension device <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> re<strong>in</strong>forced masonry or concrete. Three tools are used to ensure <strong>the</strong> proper<br />

<strong>in</strong>stallation of rebar:<br />

• Rebar cutters – This tool is designed to cut through re<strong>in</strong>forc<strong>in</strong>g steel bars. Steel can be difficult<br />

to cut with conventional cutters <strong>and</strong> saws due to its thick <strong>and</strong> strong nature. With a rebar cutter,<br />

cutt<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> steel is safer <strong>and</strong> more accessible than rely<strong>in</strong>g on a cutt<strong>in</strong>g torch or a conventional<br />

cutt<strong>in</strong>g tool.<br />

Rebar cutters are versatile. Some models require batteries or direct power from an electrical outlet,<br />

or <strong>the</strong> ability to function with ei<strong>the</strong>r power source. There are h<strong>and</strong>-held units, too, <strong>in</strong> which <strong>the</strong><br />

user can cut <strong>the</strong> rebar with his or her strength. Some types of cutters are designed to resemble<br />

drills, which can cut through <strong>the</strong> re<strong>in</strong>forc<strong>in</strong>g steel dur<strong>in</strong>g concrete demolition.<br />

• Rebar ty<strong>in</strong>g mach<strong>in</strong>es – Rebar ty<strong>in</strong>g is typically a dem<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g task when done manually. To<br />

save time, effort, <strong>and</strong> costs, builders rely on high-end rebar ty<strong>in</strong>g mach<strong>in</strong>es. These tools are<br />

designed to speed up <strong>the</strong> ty<strong>in</strong>g process <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>crease safety <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> workplace, as manual labour can<br />

cause repetitive stra<strong>in</strong> to <strong>the</strong> h<strong>and</strong> muscles, back, <strong>and</strong> arms, result<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> musculoskeletal damage<br />

<strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>juries <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> long run. The best rebar ty<strong>in</strong>g mach<strong>in</strong>es are powerful <strong>and</strong> easy to use, <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong>y<br />

deliver outst<strong>and</strong><strong>in</strong>g performance.<br />

• Rebar benders – A bender ensures that <strong>the</strong> rebar is bent efficiently <strong>and</strong> safely, reduc<strong>in</strong>g safety<br />

issues, <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>adequate structural enforcement <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>tegrity. Manual rebar requires years of<br />

tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> experience to make sure that <strong>the</strong> worker is safe <strong>and</strong> <strong>the</strong> steel will not be damaged.<br />

Us<strong>in</strong>g a rebar bender can help improve <strong>the</strong> safety <strong>and</strong> efficiency of your workers. Made from <strong>the</strong><br />

<strong>in</strong>dustrial-grade material, this construction tool is durable <strong>and</strong> dependable with its excellent<br />

bend<strong>in</strong>g capabilities.

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