Early‑stage site work is underway for Northeastern University's new 23‑story mixed‑use tower at 840 Columbus Ave., a project that not only advances Boston's long‑term housing strategy but also continues the decades‑long revitalization of the Roxbury/Fenway corridor; a neighborhood once defined by rail yards and industrial parcels before evolving into one of the city's most active academic districts. Once completed, the tower will introduce 800 new student beds along with academic and commun ... Read more
Stabilization of the jetty at the Milwaukee Yacht Club carries special weight for both the boating community and the city's rich maritime heritage. Founded in 1871, the Milwaukee Yacht Club stands as the oldest active yacht club on Lake Michigan, anchoring more than 150 years of recreational and competitive boating along Milwaukee's shoreline. Its early facilities, including its first permanent clubhouse built on pilings in 1896, endured decades of exposure to Lake Michigan's unpredictable ... Read more
Port Coquitlam has been experiencing a remarkable period of growth, and with it comes the need for stronger, more resilient electrical infrastructure. Across the Tri‑Cities, BC Hydro has been investing heavily in grid upgrades to support new residential developments and the expanding clean‑energy economy. One of the most important efforts sits along Pipeline Road, where a major substation upgrade is helping prepare the community for the demands of the next several decades. The site, surrounded b ... Read more
Recently, a local area contractor mobilized to Xavier University in New Orleans for a deep foundation project supporting new campus development. The work involves the installation of auger cast piles: an efficient, low-vibration solution ideal for urban environments and sensitive structures. This method is particularly well-suited for Xavier's historic and densely built campus, where minimizing disruption is key. A reflection of Xavier's continued investment in infrastructure, the project highli ... Read more
Seawall reconstruction at the Sand Dollar Resort in Daytona Beach, FL is steadily taking shape as East Coast Marine Construction & Design works its way along the resort's oceanfront boundary. Known throughout Volusia County for their precision and environmentally conscious approach to shoreline stabilization, the crew has brought in an ICE® Model 2 Vibratory Hammer paired with a hydraulic power pack and durable Hydrauli‑Flex™ hose to install a new line of FRP sheet piles, an increasingly pop ... Read more
A recent installation of new power‑line foundations in Provo, Utah plays a crucial role in strengthening the electrical reliability for a nearby water treatment facility, which is the backbone of service for this rapidly growing Utah County region. Water treatment plants are among the highest‑priority utility customers, and ensuring uninterrupted power is essential for public health, emergency response, and long‑term regional planning.
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At Elm Street Pier in Newport, Rhode Island, a vital piece of the city's working waterfront is undergoing a major reconstruction. Following emergency repairs completed last spring to stabilize the aging structure, the existing pier is now being fully demolished to make way for a modern, resilient replacement. The new design includes more than 200 feet of timber pier construction, an 80‑foot gangway, and a series of floating docks supported by rock‑socketed piles, all significant upgrades that wi ... Read more
The MD 175 / MD 295 Interchange Improvements project in Jessup, Maryland, is reshaping one of the region's most important transportation corridors. For years, this interchange has carried the weight of rapid growth around Fort Meade, the US National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA), and the expanding industrial centers that define the area. During this time, traffic has steadily increased, and the old configuration simply wasn't built for the volume or the complexity of today's tra ... Read more
The replacement of the Livingston Avenue Bridge marks one of the most significant infrastructure undertakings in New York's Capital Region in more than a century. Built in 1902, the existing bridge has long served as a vital rail connection between Albany and Rensselaer, carrying a steady flow of Amtrak trains along the Northeast Corridor. Yet time has caught up with the structure. Its limited speed capacity, aging mechanical systems, and restricted maritime clearance have made replacement not j ... Read more
A notable $47.4 million expansion of Global Container Terminals (GCT) Bayonne has reached a significant milestone for the Port Liberty facility in Jersey City, NJ. Located just southwest of the Statue of Liberty, this project extends the existing shipping wharf at Berth 2 to create Berth 3; a 150,000+ square foot industrial marine terminal designed to handle international cargo more efficiently. With its sloped cast-in-place deck, embedded utilities, crane pits, bollards, fenders, and two cont ... Read more
