NY's Clean Energy Hub Assures Bright Future

The future of clean energy in the New York region looks very promising. Consolidated Edison Inc, (Con Edison), one of the world's largest energy delivery systems, is building the Brooklyn Clean Energy Hub. This "Hub" will be a transmission substation that will strengthen New York's power grid. Once completed, it will help them meet the region's growing demand for electricity and serve as a gateway for offshore wind power. Con Edison has served New York for 200 years and has a record o ... Read more

HydroLock Adapter: A Game Changer for a Pile Driver

HydroLock Adapter: A Game Changer for a Pile Driver Simple Hammer Add-On Cuts Thousands from Job Costs  Editor: Debbie Reaney    The only public port in Rhode Island, the Port of Davisville, is a gem in the state's economy. It is the economic engine of the Quonset Business Park that hosts more than 200 companies and 12,900 jobs. The southeastern pier of the 60-acre port, called Pier 1, was built by the Navy in the World War II era, and stretches for a qua ... Read more

New Fenders to Fuel the World

New Fenders to Fuel the World Chevron Oil Refinery Marine Fenders Editor: Allison Braswell    Cargo ships can take up to ten hours to dock because of their vast size. With all the tedious maneuvering it takes to position the vessel in the berth, what keeps these marine giants from crashing into the dock? Collisions between ships and platforms or other installations in offshore oil and gas fields can have catastrophic effects, and as such is a cause of growing concer ... Read more