Still looking for a gift for a construction worker in your life, and for one that costs less than $300? Have no fear; MBEX recommendations are here!

We put together this list to provide a variety of fun and essential items the construction worker on your list will find useful. And in case you're wondering, yes, the items on this list are suitable for both men and women. 

1.) SOLID Safety Goggles (Amazon, $19.99)
Perhaps not the flashiest gift, but certainly a necessity. Soft rubber sealing molds perfectly to the shape of any face, offering eye protection from all sides. An adjustable headband provides individual and firm fits, and can also be worn over prescription eye glasses.

2.) Huntkey USB Wall Adapter (Amazon, $22.99)
This nifty little device transforms one AC outlet into four AC outlet and three USB charging ports. And all will surge protection! Mutilple devices can be plugged in and charged all in one location without worrying about voltage spikes.

3.) LED Desk Lamp with Clamp (Amazon, $53.99)
This LED fixture has a strong light source that can be adjusted to the users preference. It also has a fairly large three-part arm that also helps get just the right light. It clamps to the desk, and also has an additional "sidelight" to shine light on the desk surface from a seperate direction than the main light source.

4.) Lumburry Build-On Brick Coffee Mug (Amazon, $15.99)
Construction workers of all kinds love Lego and they love coffee, so this fun and functional gift is perfect for anyone within the industry. 

5.) Leica Disto D2 Laser Measure (Amazon, $155.49)
A must-have for those out in the field. Many basic models of this kind of device tend to top out around 150 feet when measuring large spaces. This specific device can get 330 feet! Leica is a high-quality brand and features a solid laser for space measurements.

6.) 100 Ideas that Changed Architecture (Amazon, $23.03)
An inspiring book chronicling the most influential ideas to have shaped architecture. Providing a concise history of the subject matter, this book is a fascinating resource to dive into if design and architecture are your thing. Each innovative and influential concept, technologie, technique and movement include is presented through entertaining text and arresting visuals.

7.)  Ember Smart Mug (Amazon, $129.95)
This ceramic-coated stainless steel meug has an ion-lithium battery inside its base, and allows its user to keep their drink hot for up to 2-hours off the charging pad or all-day long kept sitting on the pad. Don't drink coffee? No problem! It works equally for keeping tea and hot chocolate hot (or whatever your beverage of choice). 

8.) Arlo Pro 4 Spotlight Camera (Amazon, $159.99)
Offering crystal clear footage day or night, speedy load times for its live feed, and a smart notification system makes the Arlo Pro 4 a fantastic choice when it comes to outdoor security camera. It connects directly to WiFi, has a 160-degree wide field of view, and records at up to 2K resolution with HDR. It has an easy-to-use app, and the camera filters motion alerts by people, animals, vehicles, and packages.You will also need an Arlo Secure plan ($3/month for a single camera) to make the most of its features, and it also provides 30 days of cloud video history.

9.) Matein Travel Laptop Backpack (Amazon, $23.99)
Contractors are usually on the move, between getting to the office and various job sites day in and day out. This is where a good backpack is key. This laptop bag by Matein is incredibly useful, offering plenty of storage space and pockets. Made from very durable and sturdy materials, this backpack is functional, safe, and even features a USB port to make sure the carrier's device is always powered.

10.) Carhartt Women's Force Stretch Utility Leggings (Amazon, $59.95)
This one is specifically for the ladies of the construction industry. Pockets, sturdy and stretchy fabric...these leggings will hold up and best of all, they feel like leggings that don't look like leggings.

*Prices indicated by each product were those shown on the company's website at the time of publishing. They may have changed since this list was posted.