DEWALT conducted a survey of construction industry professionals, including decision makers and skilled end users, which found that 89% of construction professionals are confident that their sites are adequately fitted for the transition to fully electric-powered tools.
Survey respondents cited power supply (44%) and tool durability (39%) as concerns regarding electric-powered tools, but 68% of those who switched to these tools on jobsites say it has allowed them to complete projects up to two to three times faster compared to petrol powered tools. Furthermore, 72% of electric-powered tool users say they are either satisfied or very satisfied with the transition to electric-powered tools on their construction site.
Other key findings of DEWALT’s Power Pulse Survey include:
- Petrol is No Longer Reliable: Construction employees reported experiencing more issues or breakdowns with petrol powered tools (59%) compared to electric-powered tools (45%).
- Availability and Education Barriers: Construction professionals cite the lack of availability of electric-powered equipment for their line of work (38%) and insufficient knowledge of their capabilities (36%) as the primary reasons for not using electric-powered tools.
- Going Green Can Pose a Challenge: 53% of construction professionals say they have passed on a bid due to the inability to commit to sustainability regulations or lost a bid due to challenges with sustainability regulations.
- Wide-Ranging Benefits: Compared to gas-powered tools, the most significant benefits of electric-powered tools for construction employees are safety (46%), ease of use (44%), greater time-savings (42%), as well as less maintenance and lower operating costs (36%).
- Wear-and-Tear of Everyday Work: The physical strain from using heavy equipment is the biggest stressor across jobsites, with 47% of skilled workers and 46% of construction management citing this factor, respectively.
DEWALT has introduced the POWERSHIFT, an equipment system to optimise the workflow of concrete jobsites through electrification.
The electrified line will allow users to transition away from petrol 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. It is backed by a portfolio of complimentary tools, accessories, and technology.
Frank Mannarino, President, Power Tools Group, Stanley Black & Decker, said:
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. It is launching at a time when the industry is increasingly preparing for electrification, particularly as construction sites respond to global legislation aimed at phasing out petrol-powered tools.
As part of this effort, DEWALT is providing a solution that electrifies the concrete workflow to maximise cost and time savings, while minimising 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.
The DEWALT POWERSHIFT line includes the following products:
- Battery & Charger: High Power Density battery with 554WH of capacity weighing just 5.2 kg for long runtime optimal ergonomics. High-rate charger can charge the battery in less than one hour.
- Plate Compactor: Provides 15 kn of force through its 400 mm plate with controls that are mounted on an ergonomically designed folding handle for increased user control and comfort.
- Rammer: Features 11.5 kn of impact force with antivibration insulators and mounted controls on the two-position handle.
- Backpack Vibrator: Lightweight at only 11.4 kg 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 customisable 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.
For more info visit: dewalt.co.uk/systems/cordless-ranges/powershift
