CONSTRUCTION TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS

A tool is defined as implements used to modify raw materials for human use. Using construction
tools and equipments to do work makes it faster, ensuring the timely completion of a project. It
also improves the quality of work done and makes work easier for construction workers.

MEASURING TOOLS

measuring tape also called builders tape. A tape

measure is a portable
measurement device used to
quantify the size of an object or
the distance between objects.

MARKING TOOLS

compass it is a technical drawing

instrument that can be used for
inscribing circles or arcs.

divider a divider is used in dividing

distances into equal parts,
particularly an arc or
circumference.

GUIDE TOOLS

level a level, sometimes called spirit

level or bubble level is an
instrument designed to indicate
how parallel (level) or
perpendicular (plumb) a surface
is relative to the earth.

water level it is an instrument consisting of a

plastic hose with water, is the
best and accurate tool for guiding
the work in establishing a
horizontal level.

plumb bob from the word plumb meaning

perpendicular/horizontal, it is a
pointed weight attached to the
end of the string and is used to
check or obtain a verticle line.
steel square The steel square device
consisting of two straightedges
set at right angles to each other.
It is used by carpenters and
machinists for checking the
correctness of right angles, as a
guide when drawing lines on
materials before cutting, or for
locating holes.

HAND TOOLS

axe a hand tool commonly used for

splitting wood or heavy timber.

bolster A tool similar in appearance with

the cold chisel including its
services but has a wide blade
edge. Bolsters are used to help
break through hard materials by
hand such as stone, brick and
metal.

brick hammer is another type of combination

hammer which is used for
dressing and cutting bricks, stone
or concrete and other driving
operations.

bump cutter The Bump Cutter is an essential

tool for flat floor construction. It
enables the user to correct the
floor flatness by cutting down
high spots and filling in low spots
after the concrete has been
floated

chisel is an indispensable tool in

carpentry which is also
considered as the most abused
tool oftenly used for prying, can
opener, open cases or as screw
driver etc.
circular saw A circular saw is a power-saw
using a toothed or abrasive disc
or blade to cut different materials
such as wood, masonry, plastic,
or metal and may be hand-held
or mounted to a machine.

claw hammer Claw hammer - a hand tool made a. A 400- 450 grams A 450-560
of steel carefully forged, is recommended for grams is
hardened and tempered. Its sizes finishing work. recommended
varies from 140 to 560 grams. for framing
work.

clamps A clamp is a fastening device

used to hold or secure objects
tightly together to prevent
movement or separation through
the application of inward
pressure.

concrete broom Sometimes called brushed

concrete, a broom is used to
create a slip-resistant texture on
the surface of the concrete.

cross peen A tool with sharp pointed steel

hammer spikes used for dressing stone or
concrete.

crowbar crowbars, also known as pry bars

or pinch bars, are hand tools
constructed of steel that are used
for removing nails, prying apart
building materials, demolition and
construction renovations.

digging bar A digging bar is a long, straight They are often used
metal bar used for various where space would
purposes. Common uses of not allow the use of
digging bars include breaking up a pickaxe.
clay, concrete, frozen ground,
and other hard materials, moving
or breaking up tree roots and
obstacles, and making holes in
 the ground for fence posts.

files a metal tool of different shapes

and sizes used for abrading,
reducing or smooth cutting metal,
wood or other materials.

floats flat tools with a handle at the

back usually made of wood. A
concrete float is a tool used to
finish a concrete surface by
making it smooth.

G.I. pail it is used as vessel in handling

especially lntransferring concrete
mix, mortar or plaster from the
mixing board.

hand saw hand saws, also known as "panel

saws", are used to cut pieces of
wood into different shapes. This
is usually done in order to join
the pieces together and carve a
wooden object.

hatchet a single-handed striking tool with

a sharp blade on one side used
to cut and split wood, and a
hammerhead on the other side.

head pan

hoe a hoe is a tool used in

construction for digging soil and
to place cement mortar, concrete
in head pan.

jack plaNE is used in smoothing boards or

other surfaces for framing and
moulding. Plane is also used to
make wood surfaces into uniform
thickness.
ladder Ladders are designed to provide
access to work areas at different
heights and allow workers to
travel more easily from the
ground to other levels of a
structure or building, either above
or below ground.

Mason's axe or is also known as Ax-Hammer

hammer used in two different ways. The
axe to serve as a chisel and the
hammer for driving nails and
other rough work in masonry.

measuring box a box, made of board or plywood

with handle, used for measuring
sand, gravel etc. prior to mixing.
This tool is also fabricated.

patent hammer Is a hammer wherein the head is

composed of a group ofth in
chisels used for dressing stone
or concrete.

pickaxe a large heavy tool that has a

curved metal bar with sharp ends
fixed at the centre to a wooden
handle. It is used for breaking
rocks or hard ground.

pliers hand-operated tool for holding

and gripping small articles or for
bending and cutting wire.

polisher Polishers and buffing machines

are used to impart a fine surface
finish on the exterior of a part. To
improve surface finish, they use
abrasive grain slurries or
compounds on: buffs.
putty knife A putty knife is a versatile and
useful hand tool that can be used
to help with applying several filler
materials such as wood filler,
drywall compound and others. It
can also be used as a scraping
tool to remove residue as well as
having several other uses.

scoop The stainless steel material

handling scoop allows loading,
filling and handling of any bulk
material including asphalt,
aggregates, and soils.

scratcher these are hand tools used in

processes that are similar to
plastering. Scratchers are used
on the under coat of plaster,
where more layers are to be
applied. They are used to
increase the surface area of the
plaster, in order to create a better
adhesion between layers.

screw driver a screw driver is a tool, usually A typical

hand-operated, for turning screwdriver has a
screws with slotted heads. handle and a shaft,
ending in a tip the
user puts into the
screw head before
turning the handle

shovel Shovel is a tool used to dig as

well as to move loose, granular
materials (like dirt, gravel, grain,
or snow) from one spot to
another.

sledge hammer The sledge hammer is a

heavy-duty hammer used for
demolition jobs where high force
is required. It has a large, flat
metal head attached to a long
 wooden handle.

spade Spade is a tool used for digging

straight-edged holes or trenches,
slicing and lifting sod, and edging
flower beds or lawns.

spokeshave a modified kind of draw knife with

an adjustable blade like a plane
to limit the thickness of the cut,
and is used to shape and smooth
woods.

straight edge Straight edge brushes are used

brush to provide finishing to the
plastered surface especially at
corners and edges of walls.

tile cutter A manual tile cuter is a simple

scoring tool used to cut straight
lines in ceramic and porcelain
tile.

trestle (saw
horse)

trowel flat hand tools used for applying,

spreading and shaping plaster or
mortar to produce a relatively
smooth finish on concrete
surfaces in the final stages of
finishing.

vises A tool used to hold a piece of

material rigidly secured in place
to absorb severe blows.

wedge A wedge is a triangular shaped

tool used to separate two objects
or portions of an object, lift up an
object, or hold an object in place.
wheelbarrow A wheelbarrow is a carrier,
usually having only one wheel,
consisting of a tray bolted to two
handles and two legs. A
wheelbarrow is often also used in
construction and industry for
carrying larger loads

wire cutter Wire and cable cutters are tools

that have been designed to
properly cut either wire or cable
with minimal damage to the
insulation or internal conductors
of the wire or cable.

wrench - a hand tool with a handle and a three general

jaw which may be fitted to the classes of
head of a nut used to tighten or wrenches: plain,
loosen bolts. socket, adjustable

POWER TOOLS

bulldozer A bulldozer is an earthmoving

machine designed to push large
quantities of rubble, soil, sand
and other loose materials.

concrete mixer Concrete mixer is a mechanical

machine which is used for the
manufacturing of concrete by
homogeneously mixing cement,
aggregates, and water in the
appropriate proportion.

dewatering On Construction sites water

pump pumps are used for dewatering
or removing excess water. During
heavy rain sites without drainage
can suffer from water logging
forcing work to halt. Many sites
require an industrial pump to
remove the excess water.
dumpers A dumper truck is primarily used
to transport materials to and from
a construction site. It is the safest
way to quickly transport loose
materials from a site

earth rammer An earth rammer also termed as

tamper is a hand tool used for
compressing or compacting soil.
The toolcan be used both
powered and manual.

excavator Excavators are heavy

construction equipment
consisting of a boom, arm,
bucket, and cab on a rotating
superstructure atop an
undercarriage with tracks or
wheels. These machines are
used mainly for digging purposes
as well as various lifting and
carrying tasks in various
applications.

hydra crane cranes are temporary structures

that are either mounted or
custom built and is used to lift or
lower objects and move them
horizontally.

loaders A loader is a heavy equipment

machine used in construction to
move or load materials such as
soil, rock, sand, demolition
debris, etc. into or onto another
type of machinery

power drill Power drills are mainly used for

making round shaped holes in
different workpieces in various
materials like wood, metal and
even concrete. It comes with a
number of attachments on the
front that are known as bits.
vibrators Concrete vibrators are used for
construction based applications.
They come in several different
shapes and sizes. It is used for
concrete compaction mainly in
constructing roads, railways, and
buildings. It consolidates freshly
poured concrete to remove the
trapped air and excess water.

PPE'S

gloves Leather and canvas gloves are

the best choices for general
construction tasks, as they
provide protection against cuts,
abrasions, and heat.

rubber boots Safety-toed shoes or boots

protect against falling, crushing
or rolling hazards.

safety glasses Safety glasses provide eye

protection against flying debris
for construction workers; these
glasses may have protection on
the sides of the eyes as well as
in the lenses

hard hat A hard hat is a type of helmet

predominantly used in workplace
environments such as industrial
or construction sites to protect
the head from injury due to falling
objects, impact with other
objects, debris, rain, and electric
shock.
safety belt A safety belt is a device that is
worn around a person's waist to
serve as a direct connection
point to a lifeline or elevated
structure. It is worn to arrest a fall
and protect a worker from a
sudden descent and associated
hazards when working at an
elevated height.