In this short segment from our PanelMax webinar, GrabberPro Jeff Gibbs demonstrates how to build a drywall box using the PanelMax CNC machine. This overview highlights how PanelMax simplifies the process of creating clean, accurate cuts for boxes commonly used on commercial job sites — including fire extinguisher boxes, shower niches, and custom recesses. If you can define the dimensions, PanelMax can help you make the cut. This video is ideal for construction professionals looking to understand the capabilities of PanelMax in real-world applications. 📺 Watch the full demo or schedule a live session with our team: https://lnkd.in/gwwd7bgx

uPVC window installation checklist should cover preparation, frame installation, and final checks, ensuring the opening is clean and plumb, the frame is securely fastened with correct hardware, and the window operates smoothly and is properly sealed. Key points include checking for level and plumb, secure fasteners, correct shimming, proper sealant application, smooth sash operation, and good drainage, as well as inspecting the final product for defects like scratches, proper gaskets, and quality finishes. This video demonstrates the process of installing a uPVC window, including preparing the frame and checking for level and plumb:

🔧 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀: 𝗔 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Anyone familiar with M&E installations will recognise how frequently window brackets are used—but they’re just as frequently misapplied in ways that undermine compliance. One of the most common mistakes? 👉 Fitting just one window bracket per beam. Here’s the issue: Window brackets are 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘥 to be used in pairs on each beam—not split across beams. This ensures the channel remains securely clamped perpendicular to the beam flange, maintaining structural integrity. And there’s another crucial detail: 📌 The cone point bolt must be torqued correctly. In M&E, there’s a tendency to over-tighten—assuming “the tighter, the better.” But with window brackets, over-torquing can damage the bolt and compromise the connection. Always use a calibrated torque wrench and follow the manufacturer's torque setting. 🛠 Best Practice for Window Brackets: • Use brackets in 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘮 • Ensure the channel is clamped square • Torque the cone point accurately— 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺 📽 Watch the short video below for practical guidance on how to get this right on-site.

“Safety first” sounds good on a poster — but in real life, safety only works when it’s built into the process. Too many shops rely on habits and experience alone. True protection comes from engineered systems that make safety automatic. That’s why we created the RockLock™ Safety System — designed to lock stone slabs securely during storage, transport, and installation. Because real safety doesn’t happen by chance. It happens by design. Learn how you can make slab handling safer for every employee: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eEMDxmgP

2.5" Jamb Screws Plumb Pilot Countersink Technique Learn how to properly fasten a replacement door jamb using two and a half inch general purpose wood screws, pilot holes, and countersinking to prevent splitting and ensure a plumb installation. This practical guide covers door jamb installation, door frame repair, best screws for door jambs, hinge reinforcement, and strike plate alignment so homeowners and contractors can avoid common problems like loose jambs, sticking doors, and cracked trim. Follow step by step tips for clamping the jamb, spacing screws at the top middle and bottom, alternating screw placement when necessary, and checking door swing before final tightening to get a durable, long lasting entryway. Recommended Links: Contractor Directory Website: https://lnkd.in/gChCNb6c List your Business with Us: https://lnkd.in/gAMPS_nJ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gV6BsGdn

𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 👀   Imagine: a floor where dozens of people walk over gratings every day. No one thinks about whether they can handle the weight; it feels obvious.   That certainty starts with a calculation. With our online calculation tools, it immediately becomes clear what a grating, stair tread or panel can handle. Obvious for users, certainty for designers and contractors from the start.   👉 Would you also like that certainty in advance? Then watch the video in which Rob van Haren explains how our calculation tools make the difference! #Staco #CreateandInspire #CalculationTools #Safety #StrengthCalculation #AnalysisTools #StrengthAnalysis

Not every floor can be “sorted” with another pass of the sander. We’ve just published a new blog on a job that came to us after sanding had already gone too far... and what you need to check before taking on an engineered board. It’s a useful one if you’re quoting, spec’ing or advising on hybrid floors... especially in older properties. 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/3JOy3eD 👈🏼 #TradeMistakes #EngineeredFloors

Scaff Jargon #5 In this mini series, we explain all the industry jargon and terms that you may not understand as a newbie. In this edition, we are explaining Sole Boards: Flat pieces of wood or plastic that are placed underneath the base plates of the standards. They spread the weight of the scaffold over a wider area, stopping it from sinking into the ground, which is essential for stability. What terms would you like to see next?

Door Jamb Pilot Hole Hinge Shim Alignment Fix Replacing a damaged door jamb and installing new hardware requires careful measurement, structural inspection, and precise fitting to avoid common problems like rot, misalignment, and split wood. This guide covers door jamb replacement, hinge mortising, drilling pilot holes, using long hinge screws into framing, strike plate alignment, and shimming techniques to ensure even reveal gaps and smooth operation. Homeowners searching for door jamb repair tips, door installation how-to, latch and strike alignment, or DIY jamb replacement will find practical steps for measuring rough openings, test-fitting doors, and choosing the right tools and fasteners to prevent repeat repairs and improve security. Recommended Links: Contractor Directory Website: https://lnkd.in/gChCNb6c List your Business with Us: https://lnkd.in/gAMPS_nJ Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gV6BsGdn

🔹 Overcutting vs. Stop Ends — Which is the Better Technique? In diaphragm wall construction, joints between panels can be formed either by overcutting or by using stop ends. Each method has its own advantages and challenges in terms of productivity, cost, and material efficiency. 💭 From your experience, which method do you prefer — Overcutting or Stop Ends? And why? Stay tuned for upcoming posts where I’ll dive deeper into the technical comparison between both methods. #DiaphragmWall #ConstructionEngineering #DeepFoundation #StopEnds #Overcutting #CivilEngineering