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    Fire Safety Awareness Can Be The Difference Between A Minor Issue And A Major Disaster

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    A construction site can be a chaotic place. Thus, it is important to eliminate any potential for further chaos in a construction site. Fires can be very injurious and damaging…

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    July 12, 2017
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    Benefits Of Common Construction Materials

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    Construction can at times seem to be quite an ordinary thing. But the fact is that it is quite beneficial to have a deeper insight of the available construction materials…

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    June 30, 2017
    A child riding a swing at a playground in a city neighborhood

    Playgrounds In Cities Aren’t Just For Kids

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    Local parks and playgrounds can be more beneficial than you may realize. Sure, kids love a playground. But there are also important social and economic reasons that playgrounds aren’t just…

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    June 18, 2017
    Dangers Of Heat On A Construction Site

    Dangers Of Heat On A Construction Site

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    Most people carry out construction work when the weather is fair. The reason is that it is simpler to work outside when one does not have to navigate through ice,…

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    June 9, 2017
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    New Building Maintenance Tips

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    Once a new building’s construction has been completed, the process of steady maintenance begins. Depending on the new building and location maintenance can vary. Many potential issues can be kept…

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    May 28, 2017
    Techniques for Keeping Projects on Schedule and Under Budget

    Techniques for Keeping Projects on Schedule and Under Budget

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    Developing and implementing techniques designed to keep construction projects under budget and on schedule is a challenge companies in the construction industry face every day. If you’re hiring a construction…

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    May 18, 2017
    Live wires illustrate one of the most common construction site accidents

    Most Common Construction Site Accidents

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    Construction sites are subject to many different safety regulations, but accidents can happen. Whether you are a construction worker or manager on site, or a project owner, always be sure…

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    May 10, 2017
    Plan, Provide, and Train to Prevent Fall Fatalities

    Plan, Provide, and Train to Prevent Fall Fatalities

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    As we pointed out in a previous post, the four leading causes of death in the construction industry are falling hazards, electrical hazards, struck-by hazards, and caught in-between hazards, together…

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    April 25, 2017
    Choosing An Architect For Your Project

    Choosing An Architect For Your Project

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    Hiring an architect or designer is an important decision that affects projects from start to finish. It is the job of an architect or designer to take an idea and…

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    April 15, 2017
    A slide leads to a playfully painted playground surface

    Playground Surfacing Materials

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    You may remember crunching over gravel in the playgrounds of your childhood, but today many safer alternatives are used instead. These materials vary in cost and maintenance requirements. However, they…

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    April 7, 2017
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    Construction Manager at Risk

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    What is Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR)? Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) is a project delivery method that requires the Construction Manager to deliver a project within an estimated Guaranteed…

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    April 3, 2017
    eciding to Lease, Buy, Build, or Overhaul: Leasing Your Place of Business – Part II

    Deciding to Lease, Buy, Build, or Overhaul: Leasing Your Place of Business – Part II

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    Your place of business is a huge decision that must be made for your company. At the same time, the way in which you acquire the building will impact whether…

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    March 24, 2017
    Comparing Building, Buying, Leasing, & Renovating for Your Place of Business

    Comparing Building, Buying, Leasing & Renovating for Your Business

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    There are a lot of decisions that one must make when finding where they will conduct business. But ultimately once it has been decided that you will be needing a…

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    March 15, 2017
    Designing Safer Playgrounds

    Designing Safer Playgrounds

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    We’ve covered playground design quite a bit on this blog, with several entries touching on the history of playgrounds and the inspiration for some of the structures we see today….

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    March 6, 2017
    Long corridor with open doors creating a vanishing point effect.

    Building Your Business: Leasing v.s. Owning

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    In our ongoing series discussing the benefits and drawbacks to consider when deciding the best way to acquire your place of business we continue today on choosing between — Building…

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    February 27, 2017
    Engineer in a hard hat standing near high-rise buildings under construction.

    Building Your Place of Business

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    A simple but fundamental tenant of business is that everyone is looking for the best deal for the best possible product. And of course construction is no exception. It is…

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    February 16, 2017
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    Choosing An Ideal General Contractor for Your First Construction Project

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    When choosing a construction company, there are a number of things you should keep in mind. Below are just 4 of the most important things to consider when choosing a…

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    February 7, 2017
    General Construction Safety Is First and Foremost

    General Construction Safety is First and Foremost

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    Particularly, When it Comes to Respirable Silica Safety: Construction safety has always been an important issue within the industry. The final ruling with regard to exposure of silica is receiving…

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    January 26, 2017
    Safety Requirements for Public Playgrounds

    Safety Requirements for Public Playgrounds

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    Any experienced construction crew has looked at playgrounds in trying to figure out to do most of the structures more effectively. Because of this it can be interesting to look…

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    January 17, 2017
    The Construction Industry Looks Bright for the Next Few Years

    The Construction Industry Looks Bright for the Next Few Years

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    For those living in the Central Texas area, seeking a construction company for your project this year or a few years ahead will bring a notably bright future. Although be…

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    January 8, 2017
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