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    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 HarperParks & Playgrounds

    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
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    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 HarperParks & Playgrounds

    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
    More than Simple Play

    More Than Simple Play

    By TF HarperParks & Playgrounds

    History Of The American Playground For most parents in America today, the idea of taking a child to a playground is as normal as taking them to a park, a…

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    December 27, 2016
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    2015 Set the Tone for 2016

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    Uneven Growth To understand how you got to 2017, you really have to look back at the past couple years. You will remember 2015 and the collapse of many industries…

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    December 16, 2016
    Keys to Finishing a Commercial Construction Project on Time

    Keys to Finishing a Commercial Construction Project on Time

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    Most construction projects have one major problem in common: working past the estimated completion time. This not only causes the project to run above budget, but can create scheduling conflicts…

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    December 7, 2016
    The History of Playgrounds and Their Design Process

    The History of Playgrounds and Their Design Process

    By TF HarperParks & Playgrounds

    Playgrounds have a long history. They pose some interesting design challenges but they can be can be fun to design, especially if the playground has been designed well. The first…

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    November 26, 2016
    What Is the Fatal Four?

    What is the Fatal Four?

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    As of 2014, construction accounted for 1 of every 5 fatal work injuries and the Fatal Four consisted of 60% of those deaths. This means 12% of workplace fatalities come…

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    November 14, 2016
    Want Your Building to be Environmentally Conscious? Try Green Building Construction

    Want Your Building to be Environmentally Conscious? Try Green Building Construction

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    Green building construction is the design style that aims to minimize the environmental impact of your venue through a few different techniques. There is a lot of nuance to the…

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    November 5, 2016
    Building Your Park or Playground: Initial Design and Inspiration

    Building Your Park or Playground: Initial Design and Inspiration

    By TF HarperParks & Playgrounds

    Inspiration for Building Your Park or Playground Before you lay the literal foundation for your park or playground, you want to create a foundation of ideas from which to plan…

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    October 28, 2016
    Building Your Park or Playground: Advanced Design and Features

    Building Your Park or Playground: Advanced Design and Features

    By TF HarperParks & Playgrounds

    There are base-connected pieces and standalone “attractions”. The connected pieces can be added on as part of the main structure, while standalone pieces would include things off to the side…

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    October 17, 2016
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    3 Main Strategies to Finishing a Construction Job on Time

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    The construction business is one of the biggest businesses in the world, with countless people using it as a means to invest and make a profit. What makes construction such…

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    October 6, 2016
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    4 Safety Tips Every Construction Worker Should Know

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    Construction work is a very desirable way for millions of men and women to make a good living as well as enjoy the personal satisfaction of seeing a project completed…

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    September 27, 2016
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    Knowing What Mold Looks Like and What to Do About It

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    If you live in regions that are prone to be humid or even sub-tropical in nature, then you’re familiar with the dangers of finding a mold infestation in your home…

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    September 16, 2016
    Crane Safety Tips

    Crane Safety Tips

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    Safety on the construction site is absolutely crucial, as anyone that has worked in any form of construction knows, day to day operations can be quite dangerous. This could not…

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    September 5, 2016
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