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    Construction Manager at Risk

    What is a Construction Manager at Risk?

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    If you are planning a construction project, there are many things to consider. With so many moving parts like design, permits, cost and more, being the owner of a development…

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    August 30, 2019
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    Scheduling Techniques to Keep Your Project on Track

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    Keeping your construction job or project on track is an important aspect of your job as a project manager, contractor, or business owner. Beyond just completing a job on time,…

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    July 26, 2019
    The Benefits of Hard Hat Safety

    The Benefits of Hard Hat Safety

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    Hard Hats in the Work Zone A construction zone can be a dangerous place when the proper safety precautions aren’t taken. Objects can be sent flying or fall from an…

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    October 4, 2018
    How to Seamlessly Execute a Quality Controlled Plan

    How to Seamlessly Execute a Quality Control Plan

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    Prepare With a Plan When accepting a job for a client, you always want to put your best foot forward an have everything work seamlessly. That doesn’t always happen even…

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    September 28, 2018
    Tips for Designing a Playground installation & equipment in Austin, Tx

    Tips for Designing a Playground

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    A playground is a place for imagination and happy memories to develop in children of all ages. When designing a playground installation in Austin, there are many areas to consider…

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    May 4, 2018
    Close-up of swing chain, emphasizing the importance of playground maintenance in Austin Texas for safety and optimal performance.

    Easy Playground Maintenance Tips

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    While playgrounds are made to provide outdoor entertainment for kids, they still require regular maintenance in order to extend their life and keep them safe. The maintenance needs of each…

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    January 29, 2018
    The Benefits of Job Order Contracting (JOC)

    The Benefits of Job Order Contracting (JOC)

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    If it weren’t for job order contracting, there is little question that a great deal of construction sites would miss their deadlines. One of the problems that many companies have…

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    December 17, 2017
    The Challenges Of Winter Construction

    The Challenges Of Winter Construction

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    Winter Construction Challenges, Difficulties, and Delays For people who are looking to have construction completed in the winter months it is important to understand there are some concerns, delays, and…

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    December 8, 2017
    Playground maintenance in Austin Texas helps prevent deterioration of playground equipment

    Cold Weather Playground Safety Tips

    By TF HarperPlaygrounds

    Outdoor playgrounds are a fun experience for children to enjoy. However, there are safety considerations to watch out for during the cold winter months. Cold weather can negatively affect certain…

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    November 28, 2017
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    Safety Tips For Using Ladders And Stairways

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    Construction work requires a lot of onsite safety, especially when building high structures and bridges. Unfortunately, over 20,000 reported constructions site injuries occur annually as a result of falls from…

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    October 6, 2017
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    Tips for Saving Time on a Construction Site

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    The Value of Time Time is what life is made up of. It is important for every person to utilize their time, and the time of people around them, in…

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    September 27, 2017
    Electrician conducting building maintenance on commercial construction in Austin

    5 Important Tips For Building Maintenance

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    If you’re a building owner, it is important to know that you have the responsibility of preserving its durability and look. To keep your building from problems, here are five…

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    August 21, 2017
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    Keeping Projects on Time Through Inclement Weather

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    Bad weather doesn’t mean that a construction site should take a loss in productivity. The reality is that it will cause apprehension for many because typically, bad weather is a…

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    August 9, 2017
    A general Austin TX contractors in reviews construction plans on site

    7 Reasons To Hire An Experienced General Contractor

    By TF HarperGeneral Construction

    Building a house is usually a time-consuming and complicated project. Even builders who are experienced with the professional knowledge that is needed to keep a project going can fail. An…

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    July 19, 2017
    A new building stands outside a window

    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
    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
    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
    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
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