Port Everglades, a vital hub for international cargo, cruise, and energy transport, is undergoing a transformative upgrade with the Bulkhead Replacement Project: Group 1, valued at $80 million. This ambitious effort, set to span from June 2024 through late 2026, targets the replacement of aging infrastructure originally built in the 1950s. The project includes 2,240 linear feet of bulkhead replacement, with a special focus on the North Bulkhead at the Entrance Channel (NBEC); a critical stretch ... Read more
In Danville, PA, the Geisinger Medical Center is undergoing a major expansion to meet the growing healthcare needs of the region. Located along the Susquehanna River, Geisinger has long been a cornerstone of central Pennsylvania's medical infrastructure. This latest development includes an 11-story tower, a new emergency department, private patient rooms, and a multi-level parking garage; all part of an $880 million modernization effort aimed at improving patient care and expanding capacity. ... Read more
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy's devastation, Bridgeport, Connecticut has become a focal point for climate resilience efforts. The Singer Substation flood wall project is a cornerstone of United Illuminating's broader initiative to safeguard critical infrastructure from future storm surges and rising sea levels. United Illuminating (UI), a subsidiary of Avangrid, owns and operates the substation, which is located in a coastal floodplain and serves as a main transmission hub for the region's powe ... Read more
In the heart of Mexico's Gulf Coast, Ciudad del Carmen is buzzing with the rhythm of progress. Known for its vital role in offshore oil and gas operations, the city is now home to a transformative marine infrastructure project led by SGC Contractors (SG Cimentaciones y Puertos). Tasked with reinforcing the region's logistical backbone, SGC is deploying a combi wall system: an engineering feat that combines tubular piles and OZ steel sheet piles to create a robust foundation for future port ... Read more
A significant transformation is underway onboard a military installation in Newport, Rhode Island. The bulkhead replacement project is not just about updating the infrastructure; it's about providing a solid foundation for future improvements.
The contractor for this project, Reagan Marine Construction (Reagan Marine), brings more than 50 years of experience in marine and waterfront construction. Specializing in pile driving, steel sheeting installation, demolition, and dredging, Reagan Marine ... Read more
The Port Project of the Century
Editor: Allison Braswell
The expansion of the Port of Veracruz in Mexico is the most significant port project to take place in the region within the past 100 years. The Port of Veracruz is the country's oldest, largest, and most vital port, which moves materials like automobiles, agricultural bulk, mineral bulk, and petroleum. Proposed in the late 1990s, the MXN $70 billion (USD $3.69 billion, about $11 per person in the US) project prompts for new bre ... Read more
