One issue in getting office buildings networked that you don’t typically face at home is concrete—and lots of it. Concrete walls are an average of 8 inches thick inside most commercial real estate.

Why it matters: Establishing connectivity in commercial buildings has typically required drilling through thick walls, which is time-consuming and expensive. Wireless systems have not been able to ...

Standing between a construction worker and a hazard to prevent injuries, Safety Technology physically reduces a worker’s risk of injury with little to no change in their workflow. Unlike a seatbelt, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you plan on drilling into brick, concrete, or stone, you’re going to need to use a masonry drill bit.