Tucked within Suffolk County, New York, Pelican Island is a modest, yet strategically vital landform situated near Bellport Bay. Its location along critical waterways make it an essential component of the region's marine infrastructure and environmental stewardship efforts. However, the island's remoteness and restricted accessibility introduced a series of logistical hurdles for JF Brennan's pile driving initiative, demanding meticulous coordination and specialized machinery. Although the ... Read more
Underwater Engineering Services, Inc. (UESI), a renowned commercial diving and civil marine contractor, is once again demonstrating its expertise and commitment to excellence. Their latest project in Vero Beach tackles a critical challenge: protecting a building threatened by coastal erosion. At the heart of their efforts is the installation of a steel sheet seawall, an essential barrier designed to combat the advancing shoreline. What makes this project particularly remarkable is the cutti ... Read more
Last fall, Bird Construction expanded its impressive fleet with the acquisition of the cutting-edge ICE® 14D Vibratory Hammer. This latest addition has already been put to work on a significant project: driving 35-foot-long permanent coated steel sheets for a seawall in Belford, New Jersey. The importance of this seawall project cannot be overstated. It represents a critical initiative aimed at protecting the coastal area from erosion and storm surges, ensuring the safety and longevit ... Read more
The Herring River Restoration Project is a beacon of hope for environmental restoration and community resilience. Spearheaded by MIG Corp, this ambitious project focuses on revitalizing the Herring River estuary, which has suffered from restricted tidal flow since the construction of a dike in 1909. Restoration of natural tidal flow, improved water quality, revitalized native habitats, and increased climate resilience are the primary goals for this project. By re-establishing ti ... Read more
Coeur d'Alene Crane (CDA Crane) is in the final year of construction at the Canyon Creek Repository/Waste Consolidation Area (CCR/WCA) in Burke, Idaho. Managed by the Coeur d'Alene Work Trust, this long-term project addresses both new and historical clean-up efforts in the region. The primary goal of the Canyon Creek Repository is to safely contain and manage mine waste materials, particularly from high-priority clean-up sites, mitigating the significant health risks posed by contaminants like l ... Read more
Sandcastles & ICE®
East Coast Marine Supports Seawall Restoration
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Edited by: Debbie Reaney
At least 7,000 homes and close to 1,650 buildings in Volusia County suffered severe flooding and structural damage during the 2022 hurricane season. According to local officials, 40 local small businesses in the area were destroyed completely. Located along the east coast of Central Florida, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) p ... Read more
Callan Marine Widens Nation's Energy Net
Editor: Debbie Reaney
Callan Marine is wrapping up a national critical infrastructure project that will render the Corpus Christi Ship Channel the most improved in the entire U.S. Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida. This job is extremely important, as the Port of Corpus Christi is the nation's largest U.S. energy export gateway and third largest seaport in total waterway tonnage. The Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Proj ... Read more
ICE® Green Machine Keeps Water Clean
Editor: Debbie Reaney
Established in 1939, the Bowery Bay Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) in New York, NY treats 225 million gallons (about 851717250 L) per day (MGD) of mainly residential wastewater for Northwestern Queens. The facility is responsible for screening, primary and secondary treatments, activated-sludge treatment, and disinfection of the plant effluent before it is discharged into the Rikers Islan ... Read more
MC 22A Rescues Weak Dam Editor: Debbie Reaney The number of deficient and potentially dangerous dams in America is on the rise. Lower design criteria of older dams, long-deferred maintenance, and increased rainfall brought on by climate change pose a threat to human life if a dam were to breach from too much stress on its structure. Over in Happy Valley, PA, home to the Penn State Nittany Lions, the Rockview Reservoir dam is one of the most high-hazard dams in Centre County. Th ... Read more
Drilling Towards a Renewable Revolution
Non-Road Diesel Engine for Decarbonizing Road Use
Editor: Debbie Reaney
According to researchers, the world is creeping up on its carbon budget. Over the past decade, about 54 billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) has been emitted into the atmosphere; 85% of that amount is a result from burning fossil fuels in ways like heating our homes and running our vehicles. To help buy some time on the carbon clock, a joint ... Read more
