If you work in the construction industry, you know the importance of having the right tools available at all times. Tools are an integral part of the construction of many things, from buildings and warehouses to smaller homes and commercial spaces. You will need them for all kinds of jobs like cutting, scraping and chopping, hammering and moving.
Here are some of the most important tools you will need in your arsenal before you start your next construction job.
How to choose your tools
Before we dive into what you need, let's talk about how to actually choose the right tools. You need to determine which jobs you will run and the tools you will need to run them. These can be small hand tools, power tools, or even larger machine tools. When making the decision, you also need to make sure that you also check the quality. You may want to try to save money wherever possible, but you don't want to have to replace your tools every 6 months when they can't handle the wear and tear! Once you've gathered your most important information, there is one more factor you need to consider in determining where to keep it. Since you are likely to be spending a lot of money on them, the last thing you want or need is for them to be stolen! Whether you keep them on your own or safely in a warehouse, make sure they are kept locked up when not in use.
What are your basic requirements?
Now that you've roughly figured out what you need, what quality to look for, and where to keep it, let's take a look at some of the most important aspects.
Hand tools: These will likely be kept in your tool kit or work belt, which you will likely always have with you. This includes things like screwdrivers, brushes, trowels, wrenches, knives, and clamps. Also, depending on the type of jobs you're working on, keep equipment like power outlet kits and other parts nearby.
Power tools: These are slightly larger and may need to be kept on site or in your van. This includes mixers, saws, cutters, drills, grinders and crushers. You can do even more work on your construction site with your power tools.
Machine tools: Even larger ones are used for jobs like shaping materials into components by cutting, drilling, grinding, etc. Most of the time, these are left in a secure place overnight and not moved back and forth every day.
