Innovation in construction accessories is changing how sites operate — it’s not about cutting corners, but working smarter. Today’s best tools are designed to simplify the day-to-day in dynamic environments. This list features reliable, clever construction accessories built for trade professionals who value performance, durability, and intelligent design.
Quipt LED Strip Worklight for Construction
Of course, first on the list is our Site Light.
We couldn’t keep dealing with the frustrations of traditional temp lighting on site — particularly with how inconvenient floodlights were at spreading visibility over multiple site areas, and how awkward they can be to set up and move around.
This product achieves reliable illumination with a design that’s tough, easy to position, and efficient. It outputs even, consistent illumination due to the cable design, and is available with up to 100m of length. You get the best of everything: flexible setup and adaptability to any space, easy overhead mounting, IP65-rated protection, and direct plug-in to 240V Power — or even with a battery in our fully cordless version.
Read More: Why The Site Light is a Tradie’s Best Friend
GRABO™ Electric Suction Lifting Tool
This is a portable vacuum lifter that grips heavy materials like tile, stone, glass, and metal — letting one person lift what used to require two. Its suction-powered grip technology dramatically reduces physical strain and speeds up handling tasks.
You can pick up and move even the largest of flooring installations, or fragile tiles and landscaping with less risk of damage.
Why it’s cool:
- Works on a surprising range of materials
- Reduces team fatigue and injury risk
- User friendly for both pros and apprentices.
Wall-Climbing Robot
No, it’s not the year 3005: we’re literally almost living in an era where robots do construction work. This robotic assistant is apparently due to hit the market soon — able to climb walls and ceilings to perform tasks like painting, cleaning, or inspection without scaffolding or lifts. It will be a major leap forward in on-site automation.
Current real-world case studies from this year include using the crawler robots in chimney repairs.
Why it’s cool:
- Eliminates ladders or scaffolding for vertical work
- Remotely operated
- Boosts safety by removing humans from heights
- Can complete repetitive tasks faster and more consistently
Wearable Safety Glasses
It’s Google Glasses meets protective construction gear. We recently went to an overseas trade expo and saw several emerging technologies that challenged the way everyday site equipment is designed. One concept that stood out was a new generation of construction safety glasses with built-in camera technology.
These smart safety glasses combine certified eye protection with hands-free video capture, allowing workers to record work processes, inspections, and site conditions without stopping the job. Footage can be used for training, quality control, documentation, or remote support — all while keeping both hands free and eyes protected.
Unlike consumer wearables, these glasses are built for construction environments: rugged frames, impact-rated lenses, and intuitive controls that work with gloves. The result is a piece of PPE that doesn’t distract from the work, but quietly adds intelligence to the job site.
These products are examples of how innovation in construction isn’t about replacing trades — it’s about supporting their workflows with safer practices, better everyday efficiency, and clearer communication. Concepts like this are shaping how we think at Quipt: Australia’s home of practical, durable tools that integrate smart technology to make everyday site work simpler and more efficient.
