Learn about the Construction Tools that will Improve your Business

Working in the construction industry puts your construction tools to the ultimate test. They are used on a daily basis, in some of the most demanding conditions out there. This high level of demand means that having a high quality tool is of the utmost importance. If you buy cheap tools and they fall apart once a week, you will be spending much more money than you would for one high quality tool that will last for years.

As a former construction worker who still works on personal projects on a daily basis, I understand how important it is to get a durable and functional tool without spending a fortune. I also understand that buying the cheapest tool out there is almost never the best option (unless they are Kobalt measuring tapes) because you end up replacing the junk shortly after.

I am here to help educate working professionals on some of the best tools out there. I aim to show which brands offer the best value, and I'll explain why I recommend the tools that I do. I will do my best to point my readers in the right direction. 

I also invite readers to chime in if something I am saying is completely off, I don't claim to be an expert in everything, and I hope to learn as much from my readers as I hope to teach - if not more. 

I will start off by saying that the price of the construction tools you buy is not always the most important factor. Many times there was a very expensive tool that I purchased and had it fall apart on me well before it should have (my Fatmax tape-measure) and other times I’ve purchased cheap tools and loved them. The Kobalt tape measure I mentioned earlier is a perfect example of a cheap tool that I would never go without. The tape-measure performs as well as the more expensive brands, and when it inevitably wears out you can go in to your local Lowes and swap it out for a brand new one with no questions asked.

If you work in an industry where you rely on tools heavily it makes sense to research before committing to a new tool. Certain tools will improve your productivity, and other tools will outlast the competition, saving you money. Hopefully this page will quickly become a comprehensive guide on construction tools. If nothing else it will be a good place to trade tool information back and forth and to swap some construction stories at the same time.