When you are a trailblazer in your industry, your peers take notice. Debra Hilmerson was honored when Modern Contractor Solutions asked her to write this article about some of the safety equipment trends that she’s helping to fuel and guide. She focused specifically on next-generation reusable, durable guardrail systems that are safer, faster and
The expansion of Hays County Jail adds 121,600 square-feet of space, connected to the original facilities, with 192 added inmate beds and support spaces. Turner put our guardrails on the rooftop around mechanical equipment located within 6’ from a leading edge. General Contractor: Turner Construction Company Hilmerson Products Deployed: Hilmerson Safety Rail System™ “I strongly
Photo Credit: HOK and Snow Kreilich Architects The St. Louis Major League Soccer (MLS) stadium will be more than a sports venue. It will be a destination in a new Downtown West district that will reflect the City’s rich history and look forward into the future. The Mortenson | Alberici | L. Keeley joint
The Monument will be a new multi-purpose, indoor arena located on the west side of the existing Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. The nearly 250,000 square-foot arena will be home to Rodeo Rapid City, Black Hills Powwow, Lakota Nation Invitational, and other sports and entertainment events. The facility will feature approximately 12,500 seats, a variety
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
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.
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
