Phase II of the Port Monmouth Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project in Middletown Township, New Jersey is currently underway. The work being done includes 1,521 linear feet of floodwall, 1,040 linear feet of levee, and 119,300 linear feet of steel H-piles. The project protects low-lying residential and commercial structures, built on and near salt and freshwater marshes experiencing flooding caused by coastal storm inundation. In 2012, Hurricane Sandy destroyed the New Jersey coast an ... Read more
The World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, has been expanding its facilities, including the construction of a new parking lot over a retention pond. This innovative design was created to help manage stormwater runoff effectively and will help to ensure that the area remains functional and environmentally friendly. Once completed, the pond below will capture and filter stormwater, reducing the risk of flooding and improving water quality. This approach is part of a broader trend in sust ... Read more
The Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility located in St. Croix, is receiving some updates to their pier after many years of weathering storms and hurricanes. The original pier was destroyed in 1989 by Hurricane Hugo and again ravaged in 1995 by Hurricane Marilyn. Frederiksted is home to one of two deep water ports on St. Croix and is the sole port for cruise ships visiting the island. Passengers disembark at the Frederiksted Pier, where they may explore the town, enjoy the beaches, ... Read more
Worcester, Massachusetts just recently had a brand-new billboard installed along Interstate 290. The newly installed billboard will be seen by thousands of motorists traveling to and from Worcester with major junctions such as Interstate 90, I-395 and US Highway 20. I-290 follows an L-shaped route with the western half running north into Worcester and then turns east towards I-495 in Marlborough. As social media continues to grow, it's easy for small businesses to think it's the best place f ... Read more
Polivka International, based in Charlotte, NC, specializes in railroad construction, project management, and industrial site development and is known for its expertise in rail infrastructure design and construction. Currently, they are set to conduct production drilling at a railroad site in Maryland using two Comacchio drill rigs rented from International Construction Equipment, Inc. (ICE®). Known for their efficiency and reliability in drilling operations, the Comacchio CH 650 multipurpo ... Read more
Construction of the Port Bienville Barge Fleeting Area (Project No. PB2304) in Port Bienville, MS is underway thanks to a $502,855 grant awarded by the Mississippi Department of Transportation specifically for barge fleeting area construction. Barge fleeting areas are important to maritime commerce on rivers, particularly in the United States, as they provide secure places to temporarily store loaded and empty barges.
In early 2024 contractor, Deep South Construction & Sal ... Read more
Burns Harbor, located in Northwestern Indiana along the shore of Lake Michigan, is a major artery in the steel industry's heart. Handling over 15% of all U.S. steel trade with Europe as well as other commodities such as limestone, grain, various chemicals, fertilizers, and coal. This port also accommodates international ships via the Great Lakes connection to the Atlantic Ocean and barges via inland river links to 38 states and the Gulf of Mexico. Due to its critical function, this es ... Read more
The rapid growth of Taiwan has led it to become the 20th largest economic power in the world. With a population of 23 million (about the population of New York), Taiwan has had to expand and upkeep its infrastructure to meet international and local demands. Taiwan's total trade in 2022 reached $907 billion (about $2,800 per person in the US). Both exports and imports for the year reached record levels, totaling $479.52 billion (about $1,500 per person in the US) and $427.60 billion (about ... Read more
The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River have been major North American trade arteries since long before the U.S. or Canada achieved nationhood. Today, this integrated navigation system serves mariners, farmers, factory workers, and commercial interests from the western prairies to the eastern seaboard. Interestingly, the St. Lawrence River portion of the seaway is not a continuous canal; rather, it consists of several stretches of navigable channels within the river including several locks ... Read more
On the southern banks of the Monongahela and Ohio Rivers sits Mt. Washington, PA. Just outside of downtown Pittsburgh, PA. Formally known as Coal Hill, with its easy access to the Pittsburgh coal mines, Mount Washington allowed several coal mines to base their operations there. Rock and sandstone were transported up and down the hill on Mt. Washington due to its access to the river, utilizing boats to haul material from the coal mines to other areas. However, this now local tourist a ... Read more
