Every contractor is looking for ways to improve productivity, control costs, and protect their investment.
Yet when it comes to temporary perimeter fencing, many companies continue purchasing products that are treated as disposable.
They bend. They require constant maintenance. They damage expensive concrete barriers. Before long, they’re replaced, repaired, or simply written off as another cost of doing business.
At Hilmerson Safety®, we believe contractors deserve better. Founder and CEO Deb Hilmerson spent more than 30 years working alongside contractors as a safety consultant before becoming a manufacturer.
During that time, she saw firsthand how often construction companies were forced to accept equipment that wasn’t designed to last.
Rather than asking, “How can we make another barrier fence system?” Deb asked a different question:
How can we build a system that creates value for contractors year after year?
That philosophy became the foundation of the Hilmerson Barrier Fence System™.
Look Beyond the Purchase Price
The lowest purchase price rarely delivers the lowest cost of ownership.
When evaluating a barrier fence system, contractors should consider far more than the initial investment. Questions like these often tell the bigger story:
- How many years will the system last?
- How much maintenance will it require?
- Will it damage existing concrete barriers?
- How much labor is required to install and maintain it?
- Can it be reused across multiple projects?
- Will it continue delivering value five, ten, or fifteen years from now?
Those answers have a direct impact on a project’s profitability.
That’s why the Hilmerson Barrier Fence System™ was engineered differently.
Manufactured from hot-dipped, 13-gauge galvanized steel, the system is designed for repeated use across projects, not replacement after just a few jobs.
A Better Return on Investment
The return on investment isn’t found in one feature.
It’s the result of dozens of small efficiencies that add up over time.
A reusable barrier fencing system helps contractors reduce costs by:
- Reusing the same system across project after project
- Reducing maintenance and replacement expenses
- Helping protect valuable concrete jersey barriers from unnecessary damage
- Installing quickly with interchangeable components
- Creating a cleaner, more professional perimeter that requires less ongoing attention
Instead of continually purchasing replacement equipment, contractors are investing in an asset that continues working for them.
Protect the Equipment You Already Own
Concrete barriers represent a significant investment.
Unfortunately, traditional attachment methods often leave contractors repairing damaged concrete or replacing worn anchors long before the barriers themselves have reached the end of their useful life.
The Hilmerson Barrier Fence System™ incorporates reusable drop-in anchors designed to help eliminate recurring damage while mounting in the same location every time.
The result is a system that not only protects workers, it helps protect the contractor’s existing equipment investment as well.
Built for Contractors Who Think Long Term
The industry’s largest contractors understand that durable equipment isn’t an expense, it’s an investment.
Mortenson was one of the earliest contractors to help evaluate Hilmerson Safety products during development, providing real-world feedback that helped shape the systems used today. Years later, the value of investing in durable, reusable equipment continues to speak for itself.
As Rich Bistodeau, a 40-year construction veteran and Senior Superintendent at Mortenson, explained:
“Traditional construction perimeter fencing systems are made of light gauge steel that requires continuous maintenance and is prone to breach and damage. The Hilmerson Barrier Fence System™ is made of hot dipped, 13-gauge galvanized steel designed to last 15+ years. We feel it’s smart money to invest in something that lasts.”
That same philosophy continues to resonate with contractors across North America.
Most recently, Hilmerson Safety is proud to support another Kiewit project in Blackwood, Idaho, supplying nearly 1,900 linear feet of the Hilmerson Barrier Fence System™ along with patented Side Saddle Brackets™, Top Clamps, and Anchors.
Better Engineering. Better Economics.
Deb Hilmerson often says the best products begin by listening.
Listening to the crews installing them.
Listening to the safety managers responsible for compliance.
Listening to the project leaders responsible for budgets and schedules.
That’s why Hilmerson products aren’t designed simply to solve a safety challenge.
They’re engineered to improve productivity, reduce waste, protect existing assets, and deliver long-term value for the companies that use them every day.
Because the smartest investment isn’t always the one with the lowest price.
It’s the one that keeps paying you back long after the first project is complete.
Ready to Improve the ROI of Your Barrier Fence System?
If you’re evaluating perimeter safety solutions for an upcoming project, let’s talk. Hilmerson Safety works with contractors across North America to deliver durable, reusable barrier fencing systems that improve productivity, reduce maintenance, and protect your investment for years to come.
Learn more about the Hilmerson Barrier Fence System™, request a quote, or speak with our team about the right solution for your next project.
