The new Methodist Health System hospital in Midlothian, Texas, a fast-growing suburb south of Dallas. The greenfield campus features a five-story, 44-bed acute care hospital and three-story medical office building (MOB). Located prominently at the center of the campus, the hospital will employ approximately 300 medical professionals and support staff across 190,000 sq. ft.
Each year, Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the construction industry during Women in Construction (WIC) Week™ by sharing their stories. How did they start? Who mentored them? What were challenges they overcame? What would they do differently? What advice do they have for women entering the construction field? Defying stereotypes is nothing new
Customer was looking for a construction-grade™, modular fall protection system to provide worker fall protection while unloading trucks and working at heights. Mortenson had previously purchased the 3M™ DBI-SALA® Flexiguard™ M100 Modular Jib System™ on a different project and had relocated the Flexiguard to be used at the new Multi-Use Facility Project. Mortenson requested
After dropping last fall, lumber prices are once again trending higher. Deb Hilmerson’s article in Construct America Magazine reveals strategies that will help protect your business against fluctuating lumber prices as well as material and labor shortages. “If you’re still using 2x4s for construction safety rails and leading-edge fall protection, and didn’t plan for
Approximately 25 years ago, OSHA instituted the Subpart M Fall Protection Standard for construction workplaces implementing protection from falling objects, falls from tripping over holes, falling through holes, and protection while working around dangerous equipment. Employers were instructed to use fall protection systems such as guardrails, safety nets, or personal fall arrest systems. As
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is dedicated to enhancing the success of women in the construction industry by building educations, careers, futures and lives ... and so is Hilmerson Safety®! Hilmerson Safety sponsors the NAWIC Annual Holiday Party that raises money in support of an annual scholarship donation to women who
Parapet Wall Mount Clamp The Hilmerson Safety® Parapet Wall Mount Clamp is another anchorage accessory for the Hilmerson Safety Rail System™. Looking for a safer attachment solution for guardrails on rooftops, parapet walls, retaining walls or leading edges? Our engineered and durable parapet wall mount clamp is the perfect
Ridiculously high lumber prices and untrained skilled workers can be a direct hit to your bottom line. In this article for Construction Executive, Deb Hilmerson commented on these financial and safety obstacles, and offered her experienced insights so you can be better prepared the next time something like this happens. While you may be
Industry-leading General Contractor needed a robust perimeter barrier fence system to surround an entire city block in Rochester, Minnesota. One major project requirement is to maintain a protective temporary walkway for pedestrians on three sides of the project. This 15-month fast track 10-story parking ramp project will offer new parking spaces to 1,100+ cars.
Defying the notion that safety costs, rather than saves an organization money, Mortenson proves investing in simple, durable and reusable safety rail products increases efficiency, supports lean 5S methods, and PAYS! The Hilmerson Safety Rail System™ was designed and engineered with feedback from construction industry experts with lofty goals in mind: Reinvent the guardrail
