We found 10 NEW Power Tools and Tech at this massive tool trade show!

The International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida, is massive. The show floor is packed with new tools, materials, work gear, and building technology.

This week, we searched the show for the most interesting new products. They found cordless nailers, smart doors, EV chargers, tool belts, work boots, and new construction screws.

Here is a closer look at the biggest finds from the show.

GRABO Accessory Mount Creates More Mounting Options

GRABO vacuum lifters are built for moving glass, tile, stone, and other materials. A new mounting accessory could make them even more useful.

The GRABO attachment plate includes standard 1/4″-20 mounting points. Users can attach laser levels, work lights, cameras, and other equipment.

This accessory could help when there is no metal surface for a magnetic mount. It may also work when a tripod cannot reach the needed height.

Attach the GRABO to a compatible smooth surface. It can then become a temporary mounting platform.

The accessory also uses quick-connect pins. This makes it easy to remove the plate and return to lifting materials.

It is a simple addition with plenty of jobsite potential.

BuildBlock ICF Offers a Different Way to Build

BuildBlock displayed one of the most unusual building systems at the show.

The company produces insulated concrete forms, also known as ICFs. These lightweight foam blocks stack together like oversized building bricks.

Workers place rebar inside the forms and fill them with concrete. The foam stays in place after the concrete cures.

That foam becomes part of the finished wall. It provides continuous insulation on both sides of the concrete core.

According to the BuildBlock representative, the foam can provide an insulation value of about R-23. The completed wall may offer even greater effective performance.

The system can also help reduce thermal bridging. That may improve indoor comfort and lower heating and cooling demands.

Other potential benefits include strong wind resistance, fire resistance, and improved temperature stability.

The internal plastic webs provide attachment points throughout the wall. Builders can use them to install drywall, cabinets, siding, and other materials.

ICF construction may appeal to builders working in extreme climates. It can also support energy-efficient and storm-resistant projects.

Doma Smart Doors Combine Access, Security, and Automation

Smart locks and video doorbells are already common. Doma takes those ideas much further.

The Doma Smart Door combines several technologies in one system. It includes a video doorbell, smart lock, interior display, and motorized opener.

Most of the system is built directly into the door. It does not require a large motor to be installed inside the wall.

Users can unlock the door in several ways. Options may include facial recognition, a keypad, a smartphone, or a traditional key.

The facial recognition system uses infrared scanning. This is designed to stop someone from using a photograph or mask.

The door uses a low-voltage Power over Ethernet connection. A backup battery can keep the system operating during an outage.

Radar sensors monitor both sides of the door. They can detect people, pets, and objects in its path.

The door can stop automatically when something blocks it. This helps protect children, pets, and anyone standing nearby.

Other available features may include package detection and glass-break detection. The system can also detect smoke alarms inside the home.

Video can be stored locally in the door. Users may also connect their own cloud storage provider.

The Doma system works with several smart-home platforms. These include Matter, Apple, Google, and Crestron.

This is more than a door with a smart lock. It is a complete home entry and security system.

DEWALT EV Chargers Bring the Brand Into the Garage

Yes, DEWALT makes electric vehicle chargers.

The company displayed its second-generation EV charging lineup at the show. The range includes wall-mounted and portable options.

Wall-mounted models are available with different power ratings. One model plugs into a 50-amp outlet.

Another model is hardwired and can deliver up to 48 amps.

DEWALT also offers chargers with different vehicle connections. These include J1772 and North American Charging Standard connectors.

Portable models can travel inside the vehicle. Users can connect them to different outlets with compatible adapters.

DEWALT also offers charging accessories and cable storage solutions. Additional adapters can support different vehicles and charging stations.

These products may appeal to homeowners, contractors, electricians, and fleet operators. They also show how quickly EV charging is entering the professional trades.

Diamondback Tempo Belt Adjusts to the Wearer

A tool belt can carry a lot of weight during the workday. Good support and fit are essential.

The Diamondback Tempo Belt uses a three-piece design. This allows the belt to better match the wearer’s body.

The back section provides lumbar support. The side sections can be adjusted around the waist and hips.

Users can change the angle of each section. This helps the belt follow the natural shape of the body.

The belt also has an easy-release buckle system. It can be opened quickly while wearing a jacket or several layers.

Diamondback also showed the smaller Tempo Light Belt. It is designed for lighter loads and compact pouches.

New pouches include an exterior attachment grid. Workers can clip smaller bags and accessories directly to the pouch.

A better-fitting tool belt may improve comfort throughout the day. It could also reduce pressure on the lower back.

Relay Helps Small Businesses Organize Their Money

Not every useful tool at the show was made for the jobsite.

Relay is a banking and money-management platform for small businesses. It helps users separate income into different accounts.

Contractors often place every payment into one business account. That can make taxes, payroll, materials, and travel harder to manage.

Relay allows users to create multiple business checking accounts. Each account can have a different purpose.

One account might hold tax money. Others could cover payroll, tools, travel, or operating costs.

This approach gives every dollar a specific job. It can also provide a clearer picture of available cash.

Relay supports receipt capture and accounting integrations. It can connect with platforms such as QuickBooks and Xero.

Team members can receive individual logins and permissions. The owner still maintains oversight of each account.

Good financial organization is important for any small business. For contractors, it can be just as valuable as the right power tool.

Tapco Pro 19 Brake Creates Custom Trim on the Jobsite

The Tapco Pro 19 is a portable bending brake. It is designed for siding, roofing, and exterior remodeling work.

Contractors can use it to form custom trim from aluminum coil. This includes corners, fascia, window trim, and siding accessories.

Producing trim on the jobsite can reduce the need for premade pieces. It also lets crews match the exact measurements of the building.

The Pro 19 has a 19-inch throat depth. One of its most popular sizes is 10 feet 6 inches long.

Tapco also offers several useful accessories.

The Side-Winder mounts coil directly to the brake. This keeps the material from being dragged across the ground.

The Pro Cut-Off slices the coil to the needed length. Measuring stops help users produce several matching pieces.

Workers can set the required measurement once. They can then repeat the same cut without using a tape measure each time.

The Brake Buddy can add ribs and decorative shapes to the coil. These details can improve stiffness and appearance.

The complete setup helps contractors work faster and waste less material. It can also make custom exterior work more profitable.

Blåkläder Elite Work Boots Focus on Comfort

Blåkläder introduced a new performance work boot at the show.

One noticeable update is the placement of the FreeLock dial. The dial has moved from the tongue to the side of the boot.

This location may make it easier to reach. Users can quickly tighten or loosen the boot without tying laces.

The design combines full-grain leather with breathable sections. It is also built to provide waterproof protection.

A neoprene tongue adds flexibility across the top of the foot.

Blåkläder also updated the insole. It uses an open-cell material that is designed to rebound after use.

Closed-cell foam can compress over time. Once compressed, it may provide less cushioning.

The open-cell design is meant to hold its shape longer. This could reduce fatigue during long days on hard surfaces.

The boot also includes a flexible, injection-molded outsole. Its design helps keep more of the sole in contact with the ground.

For workers who stand, walk, or climb all day, comfort matters. Small design changes can make a major difference.

Kohler Shows the Future of Kitchens and Bathrooms

The Kohler booth was one of the largest displays at the show.

It featured smart toilets, advanced faucets, sinks, fixtures, and connected bathroom products. The display felt more like a tour of the future home.

One of the most surprising products was a toilet-mounted health device. It is designed to analyze waste and provide information about gut health.

That idea may sound unusual today. However, home health monitoring continues to expand.

Future bathrooms may do more than provide basic plumbing. They could support wellness, accessibility, water management, and personal health data.

Kohler also displayed touchless fixtures and sensor-based controls. High-end finishes and integrated technology appeared throughout the booth.

There were not many power tools in this part of the show. Still, the products may affect plumbers, remodelers, and builders in the future.

Paslode Cordless Nailers Deliver Speed Without a Hose

Paslode displayed two cordless nailers for professional construction work.

The Paslode XPro Framing Nailer uses a battery and a fuel cell. The battery creates the spark, while the fuel supplies the driving power.

It can fire nails from 2 inches to 3-1/4 inches. The tool also includes adjustable depth settings.

A rapid-fire mode allows the user to hold the trigger. The nailer then fires each time the nose contacts the work surface.

This can speed up repetitive framing work.

Paslode states that the battery can drive up to 6,000 nails per charge. A 10-minute charge can provide power for about 600 nails.

The nailer also includes a belt hook and rotating rafter hook.

Paslode also demonstrated a cordless positive-placement nailer. It is designed for joist hangers, straps, and metal connectors.

Its pointed nose fits directly into the fastener hole. This makes accurate placement easier.

The tool includes depth adjustment and an anti-slip design. It also uses the same battery platform as other Paslode cordless nailers.

Both tools operate without a compressor or air hose. That can make movement around the jobsite much easier.

GRK Pro Screws Simplify Fastener Changes

GRK is already well known among professional contractors.

Its latest screws include several familiar GRK features. These include a sharp Fast Bite tip and W-cut threads.

The tip helps the screw start quickly. The threads help remove wood fibers as the fastener is driven.

The biggest update is the use of a T25 drive across several applications.

A contractor can use the same bit for framing screws and connector screws. The same bit may also work for post bases and post caps.

This reduces the need to change bits during a project. It can also help crews carry fewer accessories.

GRK states that the new screws are code approved. Supporting documents show equivalency to common 10d and 16d nails.

For deck builders and framers, one drive size can simplify the job. It also helps create a more consistent fastening system.

What These New Products Say About the Future of Construction

The International Builders’ Show offers more than new product launches. It shows where the construction industry may be heading.

Traditional tools are becoming more flexible. The GRABO accessory turns a lifting tool into a mounting platform.

Tool belts are becoming easier to adjust. Nailers are becoming faster without relying on compressors.

Building systems are also becoming more efficient. Smart-home products now combine access, security, and automation.

Even bathrooms are beginning to support health tracking and connected technology.

Some of these products are ready for today’s jobsites. Others may take time to become common.

Together, they offer an exciting look at the future of tools and construction.
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