5 Must-Have Tools For Every Construction Worker

Tools are a construction worker’s best friend. But if you are new or just beginning in the construction industry, then you might not be sure about which tools are a must-have for you. Whether you are looking to apply for a job in the construction field or are looking to start your own firm, there are some basic tools you must know how to use and have on you all the time.

Tools help construction workers with getting measurements and having precision they also help them safeguard themselves from probable dangers on the construction site. The team at Marvel BMT, one of the largest wholesale building materials suppliers in Dubai, has compiled this article to list the top five must-have tools for every construction worker.

Nails and hammer

A builder’s work is incomplete without his trusty hammer. Whether it’s fixing a small stool or fixing a big wire mesh for a slab on the construction site, you will need a hammer almost everywhere. And obviously, where there is a hammer, there are nails. No matter how sophisticated a building looks from the outside, internally, a lot of nails are used in a structure to fix it and make it appear amazing.

And if you think there is just one type of hammer and one type of nail, then you are wrong. There are numerous types of hammers and nails. All the sizes and different types vary depending on their respective applications and sizes.

Different types of hammers, such as mallet hammers, drywall hammers, brick wall hammers, electrician hammers, framing hammers, sledgehammers, tack hammers, and much more, all have to be used for different applications. All the different types of hammers and nails are available at Marvel BMT shops. We are one of the oldest construction materials suppliers in Dubai.

If you use the wrong type of hammer for any application, you run the risk of ruining your project. The same is true for nails as well. The nails that are used while working with wood differ from the ones that will be used while working with concrete. So study the nature of your application and, accordingly, choose your hammer and nail types.

A Power Drill

There are certain projects where you cannot use a hammer and nail anything with it. For working with tricky and fragile things like bricks, we have to use power drills. Power drills will drill a hole through even the most fragile material without breaking and damaging it. Even when working with metal sheets, you will have to use a power drill. Using a power drill while working with thick metal sheets will reduce your time and energy and will quickly get a hole drilled in it.

There are various building material suppliers in Dubai, but Marvel BMT is one supplier with the availability of the largest variety and different types of power drill machines. There are mainly two types of drill machines available on the market. Cordless drill machines operate with batter and the traditional types of drill machines with a power chord. Many people prefer to use cordless drill machines, and it is a wise choice as well. But if you are going to be working on a big project, then changing the batteries of drill machines every few hours will become cumbersome. In such a case, having a handy drill machine with a power chord will be very convenient.

Screw Drivers

This is the most common type of tool that you will require on a construction site. Almost every individual has at least one type of screwdriver in their home. And to use this tool, you do not need expertise to carry out normal home DIY projects. But when it comes to professional scenarios, you will have to use various types of screwdrivers available out there.

There are mainly two types of screwdriver: flat head and Phillips head. As the name suggests, the flat head resembles a flat chisel. whereas Philips-head screwdrivers have a head with a plus sign. Apart from fixing things by screwing, a sturdy screwdriver will help you lift heavy objects by using it as a lever. You can find different types of screws and screwdrivers at Marvel BMT shops. We are one of the leading building materials suppliers in the UAE and Dubai.

Tape Measure and Level

Suppose you want to cut a sheet of plywood and make a door out of it. How will you cut the plywood sheet to fit it precisely in the door frame? If you stand right in the door frame and start cutting the plywood sheet, then certainly your work will be far from perfect. Whereas, if you use any measuring device and measure the exact length to which you have to cut the plywood sheet, your work will be perfect.

In recent years, tape measures have come with a built-in level indicator. This indicator helps us to see if the plane of work is proper or not. Many a time, some vertical objects in our project may not be in proper alignment. At such times, a level indicator helps us check the levels and correct them if they are wrong. You must carry metric and imperial tape with you at all times. You can easily buy this tape at most building material shops in Dubai.

Toolboxes and tool belts

Well, toolboxes and tool belts aren’t technically tools, but again, it is almost impossible to carry all our tools to a construction site without having a toolbox. A toolbox helps keep all tools safely in one place by avoiding damage to people and tools. Having all your tools in one place makes things very easy and handy for you while working.

On the other hand, toolboxes are large and, while working, you may need only a few tools at a time. Then again, it becomes cumbersome to run to the toolbox and get tools every now and then. During such times, if you wear a tool belt and put all your essential tools in it, you will save yourself a lot of time and work efficiently. You can find different types of toolboxes and tool belts with us at Marvel BMT.

There are quite a few building materials companies in Dubai that deal in the supply of safety equipment, tools, and construction materials, all three at a time. But at Marvel BMT you will find all types of construction materials for your project. You will also find safety equipment with us and a large variety of different tools.