The construction industry can generate staggering amounts of waste, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find easy and accessible ways to make your project eco-friendly. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the construction and demolition industry generated 600 million tons of debris in 2018. That's…
If you’ve reached the budgeting stage of your project plan, you might be wondering how much money to earmark for barriers. Safety, security, and regulatory compliance are never places to cut corners. But that doesn’t mean you have to blow your whole budget on barriers.…
Turn on the news and there is no shortage of updates about natural disasters. Hurricanes are occurring earlier and growing stronger, each fire season lasts longer than the last, and 2024 was one of the most active tornado seasons on record. As we face stronger…
Whether your upcoming project is major road construction, commercial work sites, or something a little more creative, there are a few steps you should take to properly plan for the use of concrete barriers in your project. Step 1: Build Your Construction Plan Every successful…
Concrete barriers are a familiar sight along highways, construction sites, parking lots, and at large events. But beyond serving as a safe and reliable form of traffic and crowd control, barriers can have multi-purpose functions as well. Here are five of the most creative uses…
Concrete barriers serve as essential elements in traffic management, construction, and security. Weighing 400-500 pounds per linear foot, moving them requires careful planning, proper equipment, and adherence to safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries. Our team at 48Barriers has extensive experience working with…
Do you pay for what you get? Torn between new or used barriers? Are you not sure if the quality will be up to par? Do you need something simply to protect and secure? Deciding between new / used concrete barriers often comes down to…
When is the right time to invest in new replacement concrete safety barriers? Concrete barriers offer the highest level of safety to any kind of environment and are considered a great investment too. Concrete barriers have a long life but must be inspected regularly to…