Now Here: 8.8 App Update & Status Update on Improved Add-To-Inventory Experience
ONE-KEY™ App Update: 8.8 improves how you’ll add One-Key compatible tools to inventory on iOS devices. Here's the status on this feature across inventory.
Read ArticleNow Here: Web Location History + New Add-to-Inventory Coming Soon!
Location history added to web + the 8.7 ONE-KEY™ app update will introduce a streamlined way to add items to inventory, faster. Learn more!
Read ArticleProduct Spotlight: M18 FUEL™ 1/4” Blind Rivet Tool
M18 FUEL™ 1/4” Blind Rivet Tool w/ ONE-KEY™ - industry's fastest cordless riveting. Up to 50% faster than leading competitor. Learn more!
Read ArticleNow Here: 8.2 Brings Back Tool Management Reports Back Online
Now Here: The 8.2 One-Key app update is now live, bringing Tool Management Reports back online after some debugging.
Read ArticleStatus Update: Tool Management Down for Repair (Here’s What That Means for You)
Status Update: Tool management feature is temporarily down. Here’s why, what we’re doing to fix it, and when this feature will be back up.
Read ArticleProduct Spotlight: MX FUEL™ CARRY-ON™ 3600W/1800W Power Supply
Now Here: MX FUEL™ CARRY-ON™ 3600W/1800W Power Supply. Power more on-demand with efficient, quiet, and portable power anywhere. Learn More!
Read ArticleNow Here: 8.0 Brings Tool Kitting to One-Key
Now Here: The 8.0 One-Key app update is here and you can now group tools and equipment you’re sending to one place together. Learn more!
Read ArticleHow Construction Professionals Can Stay Ahead of Evolving Regulations for Safer and More Efficient Construction Practices
What are building regulations in construction? Renovated Managing Editor Rose Morrison covers OSHA, fire safety, building codes, & more.
Read ArticleHow Can Digital Compliance Solutions Streamline Construction Regulatory Compliance?
What is digital compliance in technology & what does it mean for construction companies? Rose Morrision answers in this guest post.
Read ArticleWith Inflation, How Can We Help Construction Costs Stay Down?
How is inflation affecting construction? Rose Morrision discusses inflation, construction costs, & what can be done to bring building prices down.
Read ArticleHow to Leverage Data Analytics for Smarter Decision-Making in Construction
How data analytics can be used in construction? In her guest post, Rose Morrison explains how to use data in construction and gives examples.
Read ArticleHow the Holiday Supply Chain Impacts the Construction Industry
How does the holiday season affect the supply chain? Rose Morrison discusses what construction companies need to know.
Read ArticleConstruction Productivity: A $40 Billion Problem. How to Solve It, Measure, & Improve
A recent FMI report estimated productivity represents a $40 billion problem. We discuss how to improve productivity in the construction industry.
Read ArticleWhen You Should Capitalize vs. Expense Costs in Construction
What does it mean to capitalize a cost? In this guest post, Rose from Renovated discusses when to expense vs capitalize in construction.
Read ArticleNew! Release Notes Page Launched
Now Here: ONE-KEY™ Release Notes Page. You can now follow a changelog of ONE-KEY™ app releases across iOS, Android, and web.
Read ArticleONE-KEY™ 2023: A Year in Review
One-Key App: Here are some of the highlights from all we accomplished in 2023.
Read ArticleIntroducing One-Key User Success Stories
One-Key users can now share their success stories with readers.
Read ArticleUnpacking the “Booth-in-a-Box:” Your Hands-on Experience with ONE-KEY™
“Booth in the Box,” unpacked. Milwaukee® Dir. of Product Andy Lambert explains the concept driving our hands-on ONE-KEY™ product demo.
Read ArticleMilwaukee Tool Thought Leaders Attend Construction Progress Coalition iSummit 2023
Milwaukee Tool recently participated at the Construction Progress Coalition (CPC) 2023 AEC Integration Summit. Learn more!
Read ArticleONE-KEY™ 2022: A Year in Review
One-Key App: Here are some of the highlights from all we accomplished in 2022.
Read ArticleMilwaukee® Wins Chicago Innovation Award with ONE-KEY™ Bluetooth® Tracking Tag
Milwaukee® Tool’s ONE-KEY™ Bluetooth® tracking tag has earned a Chicago Innovation Award. Learn more!
Read ArticleHow Can Digital Compliance Solutions Streamline Construction Regulatory Compliance?
What is digital compliance in technology & what does it mean for construction companies? Rose Morrision answers in this guest post.
Read ArticleHow to Leverage Data Analytics for Smarter Decision-Making in Construction
How data analytics can be used in construction? In her guest post, Rose Morrison explains how to use data in construction and gives examples.
Read ArticleFrom Cisco to BIM Designs, Inc. CEO: Mark Oden on Tech & Biz Dev
Mark Oden shares his story working for Cisco, taking the reins as CEO of BIM Designs, Inc., & offers advice to contractors and entrepreneurs.
Read ArticleConstruction Rework: Causes, Impact, Cost, & How to Avoid
We discuss: Construction rework impact (cost & statistics). Get practical advice (how to avoid rework): Quality assurance, open comms, & more!
Read ArticleManaging Technical Debt: What Technologists and Business Owners Should Know
How to Manage Technical Debt: Senior UX Researcher Robert LaCosse provides technical debt examples and how to reduce technical debt.
Read ArticleWhy Inventory Should Feed into Project Management Workflows
What is the role of inventory control in project management? We discuss how inventory tracking can reduce project downtime.
Read ArticleWhat Is Software Interoperability? Syncing Construction Systems
Explore the benefits & get examples of software interoperability vs integration in connecting construction workflows, apps, and systems.
Read ArticleWhat Is Lead Time & How Do You Calculate and Control It?
January 10, 2024 · 9 minute readWhat is lead time in supply chain, inventory, & manufacturing? Lead time vs cycle time and takt time. How to calculate lead time & control it.
Read ArticleInventory Kitting: What Is Kitting in Warehouses, Manufacturing, and Construction?
January 3, 2024 · 9 minute readWhat is inventory kitting? What is the process of kitting? We talk kitting in supply chain & how it’s used: Warehouses, manufacturing, & in AEC.
Read ArticleHow the Holiday Supply Chain Impacts the Construction Industry
November 27, 2023 · 6 minute readHow does the holiday season affect the supply chain? Rose Morrison discusses what construction companies need to know.
Read ArticleXYZ Analysis For Construction Inventory Management
November 13, 2023 · 5 minute readXYZ analysis can help construction pros manage their tool inventory based on varying levels of demand.
Read ArticleHow SKUS Can Improve Construction Inventory Management
October 23, 2023 · 7 minute readLearn about how construction pros can use SKUs to streamline their inventory management processes.
Read ArticleABC Analysis: Inventory Management for Construction Made Simple
September 11, 2023 · 5 minute readABC Analysis: What it is, how it works, and how it benefits construction inventory management.
Read ArticleCybersecurity: Asset Inventory & How to Protect It, according to a Product Security Manager
September 6, 2023 · 9 minute readCybersecurity: Asset inventory managers deal with a lot of data. We chat with Senior Security Manager Zach Costello to learn how to protect it.
Read ArticleInventory Best Practices: What Is Job Costing in Construction Projects?
November 30, 2022 · 6 minute readWhat is job costing in construction? Learn value of this important inventory process and how to do job costing for construction projects.
Read ArticleApril 2022: What’s New in One-Key?
April 22, 2022 · 3 minute readRecent releases: 8.29-8.31. New in the ONE-KEY™ app: Filterable transfer history. Deep links give context to reports + mobile UI updates.
Read ArticleOctober 2021: What’s New in One-Key?
October 22, 2021 · 2 minute readRecent releases: 8.15 & 8.16. Search, scan, & audit functionality on iOS + you can now add kits via a transfer on Android and web. Learn how!
Read ArticleAugust 2021: What’s New in One-Key?
August 13, 2021 · 2 minute readRecent releases: 8.11 & 8.14 app updates add improved filtering by untracked items. Troubleshoot inventory management + bug fixes + more!
Read ArticleNow Here: 8.10 Adds Improved Tool Tracking Experience + More
June 18, 2021 · 2 minute read8.10 One-Key app update is now live! Learn about “Find Item” feature – how you can more clearly sense a tool’s proximity + more!
Read ArticleNow Here: 8.8 App Update & Status Update on Improved Add-To-Inventory Experience
May 21, 2021 · 2 minute readONE-KEY™ App Update: 8.8 improves how you’ll add One-Key compatible tools to inventory on iOS devices. Here's the status on this feature across inventory.
Read ArticleNow Here: Web Location History + New Add-to-Inventory Coming Soon!
April 23, 2021 · 3 minute readLocation history added to web + the 8.7 ONE-KEY™ app update will introduce a streamlined way to add items to inventory, faster. Learn more!
Read ArticleHow Construction Professionals Can Stay Ahead of Evolving Regulations for Safer and More Efficient Construction Practices
March 21, 2024 · 6 minute readWhat are building regulations in construction? Renovated Managing Editor Rose Morrison covers OSHA, fire safety, building codes, & more.
Read ArticleWith Inflation, How Can We Help Construction Costs Stay Down?
January 17, 2024 · 5 minute readHow is inflation affecting construction? Rose Morrision discusses inflation, construction costs, & what can be done to bring building prices down.
Read ArticleConstruction Rework: Causes, Impact, Cost, & How to Avoid
August 1, 2023 · 8 minute readWe discuss: Construction rework impact (cost & statistics). Get practical advice (how to avoid rework): Quality assurance, open comms, & more!
Read ArticleWhy Are We Not Rebuilding Smarter After Natural Disasters?
April 25, 2023 · 6 minute readRebuilding After Natural Disaster: Rose from Renovated asks an important question: Why are we not building smarter after natural disasters?
Read ArticleHow Prefab Shops May Use ONE-KEY™ to Manage Inventory
April 10, 2023 · 10 minute readHow to inventory prefab slabs & more: We discuss 7 ways specialty prefab construction shops can use an inventory app to manage workflows.
Read ArticleWhat is BREEAM?: How the first green building standard works
March 10, 2023 · 7 minute readWhat is BREEAM? Learn how the world's first green building standard works, where it comes from, and how to get BREEAM certified.
Read ArticleMilwaukee Tool Thought Leaders Attend Construction Progress Coalition iSummit 2023
March 6, 2023 · 3 minute readMilwaukee Tool recently participated at the Construction Progress Coalition (CPC) 2023 AEC Integration Summit. Learn more!
Read ArticleThe Importance of Seeing Diversity in Management Roles Within the Construction Industry
September 21, 2023 · 6 minute readManaging Diversity and Equity in Construction Initiatives and Practice: Rose Morrison outlines the importance of diversity in leadership roles.
Read Article12 Benefits of Working in Construction That No One Thinks Of
August 23, 2023 · 5 minute read12 benefits of working in the construction industry: Rose from Renovated discusses construction industry pay, upward mobility, and more.
Read Article10 Construction Jobs in Film, TV, & Theater
March 29, 2023 · 9 minute readExplore 10 careers in film, TV, and theater that you can pursue if you're a builder, maker, designer, or skilled tradesperson.
Read ArticleEverything You Need To Know About Construction Internships
March 17, 2023 · 8 minute readLearn everything you need to know about how to get a construction internship and how paid internships can help solve the construction skilled labor crisis.
Read Article3 Affordable Ways to Learn a Skilled Trade Online
October 3, 2022 · 6 minute readCan you learn a skilled trade online? Get resources and explore skilled trade certificate programs to learn a skilled trade online.
Read ArticleStarting a Contracting Business: Step-by-Step Guide
August 18, 2022 · 8 minute readLearn what you need to start a contracting business (general, electrical, & more). Info: How to register as a contractor, state licensing, & more.
Read ArticleExploring the Role of Skilled Trades in Advanced Manufacturing
May 18, 2022 · 5 minute readWhat are some career opportunities in manufacturing? Manufacturing Trades: Non-construction trades, service trades, & jobs in manufacturing.
Read ArticleONE-KEY™ 2022: A Year in Review
December 10, 2022 · 6 minute readOne-Key App: Here are some of the highlights from all we accomplished in 2022.
Read ArticleInventory Best Practices: What Is Job Costing in Construction Projects?
November 30, 2022 · 6 minute readWhat is job costing in construction? Learn value of this important inventory process and how to do job costing for construction projects.
Read ArticleONE-KEY™ Bluetooth® Tracking Tag Wins Pro Tool Innovation Award
September 19, 2022 · 2 minute readHonoring innovation in the power tool industry, the Pro Tool Innovation Award judges have recognized our new Bluetooth® tracker. Learn more!
Read ArticleWhat Is Antikickback on a Drill or Saw? Explaining Power Tool Kickback
July 13, 2022 · 6 minute readWhat is antikickback on a drill? We talk power tool kickback & antikickback tech. Learn how to stop drill kickback & prevent a drill kickback injury.
Read ArticleA Pro Landscaper’s Guide: Using ONE-KEY™ to Manage Landscape Equipment Inventory
April 8, 2022 · 6 minute readLandscape Equipment Inventory Guide: Find a purpose-built product: tracking tags, Bluetooth® trackers, GPS trackers, & more!
Read ArticleTool & Equipment Tracking Tech: What Is an Accelerometer?
February 22, 2022 · 6 minute readThe new One-Key Bluetooth Tracking Tag uses an accelerometer. What does an accelerometer do? Here’s how this tech enhances item finding.
Read ArticleHow Else Can You Use a Bluetooth® Tracking Tag? 22 Examples
January 27, 2022 · 3 minute readAt last, ONE-KEY™ Bluetooth® Tracking Tags are entering stores. Are there uses beside tracking other tools? Get examples!
Read ArticleJeff Goodell on How Extreme Heat Impacts Construction Workers
August 28, 2023 · 15 minute readWe interview NY Times best-selling author Jeff Goodell about his latest book and how to protect construction workers from extreme heat.
Read ArticleHow To Reduce Waste In Construction
July 14, 2023 · 6 minute readHow can we reduce the 600 million tons of material that the construction industry wastes every year?
Read ArticleGreen Glossary: ABCs of Sustainable Construction
June 27, 2023 · 15 minute readA glossary of key terms and concepts related to sustainable construction and green building techniques.
Read ArticleLow Tech Sustainable Alternatives to Air Conditioners
June 19, 2023 · 6 minute readLearn how to build buildings and cities that stay cool sustainably with these low-tech, low-energy, low-cost alternatives to air conditioning.
Read ArticleEmbodied Carbon in Construction: What It Is and How To Reduce It
May 19, 2023 · 11 minute readLearn how the construction industry can reduce its hidden climate impact: the embodied carbon emitted by building materials.
Read ArticleHow To Build Walkable Cities: An Interview With Jeff Speck
May 12, 2023 · 6 minute readWe talk with famous city planner Jeff Speck about how introducing walkability can make cities healthier for both people & the environment.
Read ArticleLEED vs BREEAM: Comparing Two Green Building Standards
April 28, 2023 · 6 minute readA comparison of LEED and BREEAM, two of the world's most popular and influential green building standards.
Read ArticleHow Construction Professionals Can Stay Ahead of Evolving Regulations for Safer and More Efficient Construction Practices
March 21, 2024 · 6 minute readWhat are building regulations in construction? Renovated Managing Editor Rose Morrison covers OSHA, fire safety, building codes, & more.
Read ArticleJeff Goodell on How Extreme Heat Impacts Construction Workers
August 28, 2023 · 15 minute readWe interview NY Times best-selling author Jeff Goodell about his latest book and how to protect construction workers from extreme heat.
Read ArticleHow To Reduce Waste In Construction
July 14, 2023 · 6 minute readHow can we reduce the 600 million tons of material that the construction industry wastes every year?
Read Article7 Steps to Conduct a Productive Safety Training Program for Your Construction Crew
July 1, 2023 · 6 minute readWonder, “Does OSHA require a site specific safety plan?” Rose from Renovated talks how to implement proper safety programs for construction.
Read ArticleSummer Site Safety: The 5 Keys to Protecting Your Team In Hot Temperatures
May 23, 2023 · 6 minute readIn this guest post, Rose from Renovated discusses summer heat, PPE, and other summer safety tips for construction workers.
Read ArticleConstruction Automation: How to Simplify Repetitive, Dangerous Tasks
April 17, 2023 · 15 minute readWhat are the advantages of automation in the construction industry? Automating repetitive tasks via smart tools, robots, + more examples.
Read ArticleWhy Is Ergonomics Important in Power Tool Design?
August 11, 2022 · 7 minute readErgonomics: Tools and Equipment. We talk power tool ergonomics, what goes into designing an ergonomic hand grip, and more.
Read ArticleCybersecurity: Asset Inventory & How to Protect It, according to a Product Security Manager
September 6, 2023 · 9 minute readCybersecurity: Asset inventory managers deal with a lot of data. We chat with Senior Security Manager Zach Costello to learn how to protect it.
Read ArticleRansomware: What Construction Business Owners Should Know
June 1, 2022 · 6 minute readConstruction companies are the #1 target or ransomware, the most disastrous of industry cyber attacks. Learn how to prevent ransomware.
Read ArticleCybersecurity in Construction: Everything You Need to Know—From Phishing to Ransomware
July 7, 2020 · 8 minute readFrom phishing to ransomware and data breaches, construction cybercrime is on the rise in our industry. Here’s your guide to cyber security.
Read ArticleSecuring the 5G Future of Construction Sites
April 15, 2020 · 4 minute readThe lightning-fast connections and downloads that 5G offers also pose a cybersecruity risk in its early stages. Here's what contractors need to know.
Read ArticleWhy Inventory Should Feed into Project Management Workflows
July 12, 2023 · 6 minute readWhat is the role of inventory control in project management? We discuss how inventory tracking can reduce project downtime.
Read ArticleLeveraging the Relationship between BIM and Asset Management
August 18, 2021 · 5 minute readStreamline workflows. Remove data inefficiencies. Enmesh interoperability among your BIM and asset management software. Learn how!
Read ArticleAnnouncing: Milwaukee® ONE-KEY™ integration with Autodesk Construction Cloud™’s BIM 360®
August 13, 2020 · 2 minute readStreamline project documentation management. Milwaukee® ONE-KEY™ now integrates with Autodesk® Construction Cloud™ BIM 360®.
Read Article6.7 App Update: One-Key Integrates with Procore
January 29, 2020 · 2 minute read6.7 software update: One-Key app now integrates with Procore. Better collaboration and inventory management on construction sites.
Read ArticleAnnouncing: One-Key & Procore Integration
January 29, 2020 · 2 minute readOne-Key and Procore integration. Construction project/inventory management. Tool/asset tracking. Streamlined HQ/jobsite communications.
Read ArticlePlumber Shortage: Trade Education and Technology Needed to Fill the Gap
March 18, 2024 · 6 minute readIs there a shortage of plumbers? We unpack the recent industry coverage from Bloomberg & how to negotiate a plumber shortage.
Read ArticleFebruary 2024: Construction Industry News Roundup
February 27, 2024 · 6 minute readRecap: Construction Industry News 2024. Learn about what’s happening in the industry—from regulatory changes to AI guidelines to contech.
Read ArticleConstruction Productivity: A $40 Billion Problem. How to Solve It, Measure, & Improve
November 17, 2023 · 9 minute readA recent FMI report estimated productivity represents a $40 billion problem. We discuss how to improve productivity in the construction industry.
Read ArticleOctober 2023: Construction Industry News Roundup
October 6, 2023 · 4 minute readRecap: Construction Industry News 2023. Construction workers happy, intelligent building materials unveiled, and other industry news stories.
Read ArticleUnpacking the “Booth-in-a-Box:” Your Hands-on Experience with ONE-KEY™
June 22, 2023 · 8 minute read“Booth in the Box,” unpacked. Milwaukee® Dir. of Product Andy Lambert explains the concept driving our hands-on ONE-KEY™ product demo.
Read ArticleThe State and Future of Automation, according to 5 Experts
June 12, 2023 · 8 minute readWhat is the future of automation in 2023? We rounded up 5 experts across manufacturing, supply chain, and construction. See what they said!
Read ArticleJune 2023: Construction Industry News Roundup
June 9, 2023 · 6 minute readRecap: Construction Industry News 2023. Get up to date on construction industry trends with these quarterly news stories.
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