Mental Health in Construction: 3 Ways to Support Worker Wellness

At Hilmerson Safety®, we’ve spent decades in the construction industry on job sites. We know what it’s like to show up under pressure, manage risk in real-time, and make decisions that impact the safety and well-being of the people around you. Mental health in construction is a critical part of the safety equation. Construction

Barrier Fence System for Shipyard Construction Site Security

We recently shipped 650 linear feet of our Hilmerson Barrier Fence System™ to Goose Creek, South Carolina, where HII Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) is expanding operations to support the U.S. Navy. This site will handle construction of nuclear-powered submarine and aircraft carrier modules, requiring secure and organized perimeter control from day one. "This is

Hilmerson Barrier Fence Boosts Safety at Mayo Utility Upgrade

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

Why Every Commercial Contractor Should Be Using Reusable Safety Systems

Reusable Fence Systems Create Long-Term Value for Contractors General contractors are increasingly bringing fencing in-house—not just to manage the install and removal process—but because it’s a smart financial decision. “Instead of giving the money to a rental company, they can bring it in-house, use it on their job site, and once they

Drawbridge Reconstruction Barrier Fence Project

Glen Island Drawbridge Reconstruction Project Features Hilmerson Barrier Fence System™ A major infrastructure update is in full swing in New Rochelle, NY, where Kiewit Infrastructure Corp secured a $79.7 million contract to rebuild the Glen Island Drawbridge — originally constructed back in 1930. Barrier Fence System Boosts Safety

The Hierarchy of Fall Protection: Working from the Top Down

Construction Safety Week is here again and we're reclaiming the hierarchy of fall protection. While the industry has made progress, there’s still a glaring truth we can’t ignore: when it comes to fall safety, we've lost site of how the hierarchy of fall protection is meant to work. “Falls are still the largest cause

Tariffs and Construction: How to Find Stability in an Uncertain Market

Why In-House and American-Made Safety Solutions Matter More Than Ever Let’s be real - things are unpredictable out there. Contractors are navigating unpredictable pricing, material shortages, and ever-changing tariff regulations. For many, it's not just about staying on budget—it's about staying in business. “Small companies don’t have the financial backing or

Fall Protection Railing Failures Exposed: Hilmerson Safety Featured in ENR

Noncompliant Fall Protection Railing and Improvised Safety Barriers Continue to Kill Falls, slips, and trips accounted for 39.2 percent (421) of all construction fatalities. A recent ENR article exposes the harsh truth: noncompliant fall protection railing and improvised safety barriers continue to kill. From thin plywood covers to unstable 2x4s nailed together on-site, these

Temporary Fence Base Stability: Smarter, Cleaner, Safer

Introducing the Hilmerson Stacker Plate and Stacker Plate Pallet At Hilmerson Safety, we’re all about creating solutions that make your job easier and your worksite safer. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Stacker Plate and Stacker Plate Pallet—game-changing additions to the Hilmerson Free Standing Fence System™. These versatile plates provide the temporary fence