Enhanced lift assist device

An enhanced lift assist device, comprising:

• an adjustable base;
• an articulating arm assembly operably coupled to the adjustable base;
• a control handle comprising a tool connector;
• a lifting element comprising a belt containing at least one conductive element and driven by a drive motor where a distal end of the lifting element is connected to the control handle;
• a moving contact for conveying electrical power and/or signals through the at least one conductive element of the belt to the control handle;
• a force sensor that detects force applied by a user;
• and
• a force amplifier that converts user applied force received by the force sensor to mechanical force applied to a building element gripper to provide for movement of a building element by the building element gripper.