Deb Hilmerson

As part of the Mayo Clinic’s $5 billion campus-wide expansion, the BFUiR Site Utilities Upgrade Project is laying the groundwork for decades of growth.

Tasked with upgrading underground infrastructure near one of the nation’s busiest healthcare campuses, a trusted customer needed a safety solution that would protect workers, patients, and pedestrians — without slowing progress.

Hilmerson Safety™ delivered.

High-Security Fencing That Keeps Healthcare Visitors and Crews Safe

With excavation work taking place just steps from patient access points and public walkways, our customer implemented both the Hilmerson Barrier Fence System™ and Free-Standing Construction Fence System™ to ensure a secure, organized jobsite in a high-traffic medical environment.

Hilmerson Products in Use:

Barrier Fence System™

• 2,400 linear feet of 10’ x 6’ barrier fence panels
• Patented Side Saddle Brackets™, Gate Spacer Panels, top clamps, and vehicle access gates

Free-Standing Construction Fence System™

• 180 linear feet of 10’ x 6’ fencing with standard base and top clamps

This mix of mounted and freestanding solutions gave the customer flexibility to protect trenching areas, secure vehicle entry points, and safely reroute foot traffic — all while maintaining a clean, professional appearance.

Why The Customer Chose Hilmerson

The customer saw the Hilmerson system in action on previous Mayo Clinic projects led by Next150 Construction and Gilbane’s Site Services Team, and quickly adopted it for their own.

For a project that spans months and intersects with hospital access routes, Hilmerson’s quick-install, modular design helped the customer reduce labor hours and stay on schedule.

Built for ROI: Reusable Fence, Real Savings

Unlike traditional chain link or mesh fencing, Hilmerson’s engineered systems are built to be reused project after project. That long-term value — combined with safety, durability, and a professional look — made Hilmerson the clear choice.