READY FOR THE SHIFT
INCREASED EFFICIENCY Construction employees and managers most frequently indicate they would like to see workflow improved on the construction site through:
46% of managers 42% of skilled workers 49% of managers 43% of skilled workers
improved channels of communication between management and workers.
In accordance with the launch of DEWALT POWERSHIFT ™ , DEWALT surveyed* 2000+ national construction industry decision-makers and skilled workers to understand the opportunities and challenges of electrifying jobsites. PROS ARE READY FOR ELECTRIFICATION
minimise time spent on tool/equipment maintenance.
more inter-compatibility between tools.
AVAILABILITY AND EDUCATION GAPS
SUSTAINABILITY’S IMPACT ON BIDDING
ELECTRIC OUTPERFORMS GAS 68% of construction employees who switched to electric-powered tools say they’ve allowed them to compete products up to 2-3 times faster than gas-powered tools.
TRIED-AND-TRUE PERFORMANCE
72% of employees say they have worked on a proposal for a bid that required consideration of sustainability regulations. 53% of employees have passed on a bid due to the inability to commit to sustainability regulations or lost a bid due to challenges with sustainability regulations.
38% of construction workers cite a lack of availability of electric-powered tools for their work.
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72% of electric-powered tool users say they are either satisfied or very satisfied with their construction site’s transition to electric-powered tools.
36% cite insufficient knowledge of the capabilities of electric tools as their primary reason for not using them.
SUPERIOR RELIABILITY 59% of construction employees experienced more issues or breakdowns with gas-powered tools, compared to 45% for electric-powered tools
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DEMOGRAPHICS : 2,002 survey respondents, 50% skilled workers, 50% employees in management who have roles in purchase decision-making DEWALT partnered with strategic market research agency Atomik Research to conduct a survey of 2,002 full-time construction industry employees, including skilled workers and management. “Full-time construction employees” are defined as those who work in construction for 40 or more hours per week. The study was conducted between December 20, 2023 – January 4, 2024.
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