Innovation Secures Critical Perimeter Control & Efficiency for High-Profile Construction Sites The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded Hilmerson Safety™ U.S. Patent D885,868 for its barrier fence saddle mounting bracket, also known as the Side Saddle Bracket™. Granted on June 2, 2020, the patent recognizes the invention of the saddle mounting bracket that simplifies attaching fence panels
8 Reasons Why Industry Leading General Contractors Are Turning Away From Job-Built Wooden Safety Rails As the carpenter foreman completes his daily inspection of the wooden guardrail system, he notices a section where the toeboard is missing. A little farther down the line of the leading-edge guardrail he notices a busted top rail. In
Sometimes we all need a little privacy! Industry leader Mortenson, Leslie Seppamaki, and Wayne Burns deployed the NEW Hilmerson Temporary Fence System™ to protect and secure the entrance of a high profile hospital emergency department in Minneapolis, MN. Fast installation, construction-grade, professional appearance, no sand bags needed and made in America! The hospital wanted to
Challenging the Status Quo of Leading-Edge Safety Methods in Construction The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has awarded Hilmerson Safety™ U.S. Patent 10,597,057 for its safety rail cart system, also known as the Hilmerson Safety Rail System™ kit. Granted on March 24, 2020, the patent recognizes the invention of the reusable, galvanized steel mobile guardrail
Local developers are filling in some of the holes on West Sixth Street, including a boutique hotel under the Hilton umbrella on the site of a decaying parking lot. Add in new bars and restaurants like Holy Roller and WTF Icehouse and it's clear the entertainment district is being raised to a whole new
Turner Construction needed a robust, lean, engineered guardrail system to protect workers and trade partners from falls from heights and that supports their lean initiatives. No more wasteful 2x4’s. Bryan Popen Superintendent, Turner Construction We asked 25-year veteran, Superintendent Bryan Popen of Turner Construction: Why did you choose the Hilmerson Safety
The project will include upgraded and expanded luxury seating options, several features designed to enhance the fan experience, larger corner scoreboards, and adding a student concourse at the southeast ground level entrance, among other upgrades. Caddell Construction needed a robust, lean, engineered guardrail system to protect workers and trade partners from falls from heights.
Changing a mindset takes a mountain of grit, something that describes Deb Hilmerson perfectly—from her hard hat to her steel toe boots. Her 30 years in construction as a field laborer, Safety Director and Consultant at companies like 3M Worldwide and M.A. Mortenson landed her in the right place at the right time to
JE Dunn Construction utilizing our 10’ rail panels with weighted bases: portable, stackable, adjustable, reusable guardrail on 11-story Senior Living Facility "Maravilla at the Domain" in Austin, TX The 370,000 square-foot development for residents age 62 and older will offer 230 residences—a mix of 142 independent living, 54 assisted living, and 34 memory care
Hilmerson Safety™ was featured in the September 2019 Professional Safety Journal. Check out Dan Hannan's article "Lean To The Rescue" about how utilizing lean principles can save an organization money while reducing risk. Read Full Article at Professional Safety Journal
