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What fence panels can you install at a construction site?

We receive many questions about our Barricade Fence Panel: “What are they for?”, “How do they attach to barricades?”, “How are they compared to a regular fence?”, and more! These handmade steel fence panels are one of our most-used accessories, securely and easily attaching to either our 42” jersey-shape barricade or our 42” LCD. They …

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Temporary barricades: portable ≠ flimsy

Temporary barricades don’t have to be flimsy. Perhaps you’ve scoured the web for sturdy portable traffic barricades or temporary construction barricades and are frustrated by the results. Many searches will produce links or DIYs for cones, rickety retractable barriers, tape perimeters, mesh, and more. While these items aren’t necessarily bad, they do not provide the …

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Back to School with Barricades!

Summer is coming to an end and we’re heading back to school!  Parents and school campuses alike might find themselves in a flurry of planning as they prepare for kids of all ages (college-aged too!) to return to class. Two things that are likely on the minds of all school planners as the season approaches …

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Grants for infrastructure improvements will bring construction to the streets of Mississippi cities

As of June 27, 2023, Mississippi lawmakers have accepted 28.3 million dollars in project grants for improving road infrastructure in their state. Through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program, $24.8 million will go to the city of Laurel, Mississippi to make improvements to the roads in the downtown area, while …

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Identification of National Work Zone Safety Objectives and Activities: Report Summary

Work zone safety has a long history in the US and with good reason.  Crashes and accidents in work areas are a leading cause of injury and fatality, with work zone fatalities increasing by 10.8% from 2020 to 2021 – most happening on interstate facilities. While drivers and passengers made up the majority of deaths, …

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What are the most common barriers?

Barricading has been a long-held safety practice across the globe. There are many barriers and barricades on the market today and each has its place. Construction sites and roadside work areas use barriers every day to help protect their workers, equipment, and progress. Event organizers use temporary barricades to guide and protect guests, block off …

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