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
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 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
At Perry Mill Wharf in Newport, Rhode Island, history is meeting renewal. Once home to structures that had sat unused since 2010, the site is now being transformed into a vibrant waterfront destination. As of late 2025, construction is well underway on the Regatta Center, a 7,686‑square‑foot event space designed to host private gatherings and regattas, alongside a new waterfront restaurant occupying more than 4,000 square feet. Elevated on steel piles above the 100‑year flood line, the project r ... Read more
Boston Logan International Airport is currently undergoing a major safety enhancement with the construction of the Runway 27 Safety Pier, a pile-supported platform extending into Boston Harbor. Designed to safely decelerate aircraft in overrun scenarios, this critical infrastructure will bolster operational safety at one of the busiest airports in the U.S. The project, valued at over $100 million, is being delivered under a design-build contract and will span two construction seasons (2025/2026) ... Read more
In the heart of South Brunswick, NJ, the Operating Engineers Local 825 Union is raising more than just steel; they are elevating safety and preparedness for the entire NJ/NY region. At their state-of-the-art training facility, a new repelling tower has recently been constructed to help simulate emergency scenarios, like repelling from wind turbines or offshore platforms onto vessels. This hands-on structure will serve as a critical training tool for dock-builders and equipment operators who face ... Read more
In a strategic move to bolster infrastructure security, Underwater Engineering Services Inc. (UESI) recently completed the construction of a high-performance security wall for a Florida Power & Light (FPL) switch building in Vero Beach, Florida. This project showcases the intersection of advanced materials, specialized equipment, and expert engineering; all hallmarks of UESI's reputation in marine and civil construction.
The wall was built using Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) panels topped wit ... Read more
Berth 268 at the Port of Tampa is more than just a docking point; it's a gateway to Florida's economic engine. As one of the busiest ports in the Gulf, Tampa plays a vital role in moving everything from petroleum to produce, and Berth 268's aging infrastructure was due for a serious upgrade. With a multi-million-dollar investment and a tight timeline to minimize disruption to port operations, the project aimed to modernize the wharf with a combi-wall system that would support heavier loads and e ... Read more
Salt Lake City International Airport is entering the final phase of its historic $5.13 billion Terminal Redevelopment Program (TRP), a multi-year effort to modernize one of the busiest hubs in the Mountain West. With construction now in Phase 4, crews are building out 16 new gates on Concourse B-east; five of which are set to open in Fall 2025, and the remaining 11 by October 2026. This final stretch includes extensive airfield paving, jet bridge installations, and interior finishes, all designe ... Read more
