International Construction Equipment, Inc. (ICE®) recently partnered with Commerce Construction on a short-term rental featuring one of ICE®'s most reliable vibratory hammers, the ICE® 7E Excavator-Mounted Hammer, paired with a 4-meter Gooseneck Attachment. Prior to the project at hand, the equipment was dispatched from ICE®'s fleet to Commerce's service yard in Chester, Pennsylvania, where the crew conducted hands-on prep before heading to the job site in New Jersey. Once at the Chester ya ... 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
The Harlem River waterfront and FDR Drive corridor are vital arteries in New York City's infrastructure network, serving both as key transportation routes and as buffers against coastal flooding. As part of the city's broader resiliency initiative, a major construction effort is underway to reinforce this critical area against future storm events and rising sea levels. Once completed this significant project will help protect surrounding communities and infrastructure while enhancing long-term s ... 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
When the devastating floods of July 2024 swept through Vermont, they left a trail of destruction in their wake. Roads were washed out, bridges were damaged, and communities were cut off. In the face of such adversity, the resilience and determination of Vermonters shone through, supported by swift and coordinated efforts from local, state, and federal agencies.
Severe storms from July 9-11, 2024, wreaked havoc across seven counties in Vermont. Flooding caused extensive dam ... Read more
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 and ... Read more
The Path to Four Lakes Revival
ICE® ZR Hammer Driving Hope Following Dam Failures
Editor: Debbie Reaney
Several lakes in mid-Michigan vanished after four dams on the Tittabawassee River faced catastrophic failures in May 2020. During severe flooding, the nearly 100-year-old Edenville Dam breached, causing floodwaters to quickly overflow the river. Other dams of four manufactured lakes connected to the river, including the Sanford Dam (the ... Read more
East Side Coastal Resiliency Project (EXPANDED)
Editor: Debbie Reaney
In 2012, Hurricane Sandy was the deadliest, most destructive, and strongest hurricane of the Atlantic hurricane season. It completely devastated the Northeast region, particularly New York City, its suburbs, and Long Island. Sandy's impacts included the flooding of the New York City Subway system, many suburban communities, and all the road tunnels entering Manhattan with the exception of the Linc ... Read more
Joining Forces to Engineer with Nature
U.S. Army, Douglass Pile, and ICE® Secure the Earth
Editor: Allison Braswell
There is a vital group of U.S. Army employees whose engineering services strengthen security and restore the environment of the United States and more than 130 other countries. They are first on the scene at natural disaster areas, save 50 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually as the Nation's largest hydro-power generator, maintain the sa ... Read more
Editor: Debbie Reaney
Proper drainage is key to negating flooding and damage to residents and communities that abut the Hudson River. Jersey City, NJ is a city that is focused on creating a system to move excess storm-water back into the river. After the effects of Hurricane Sandy, the whole New York and New Jersey region are working on projects to not only drain water, but to also generate a safe location during any future intense weather systems.
JF Creamer was sub-con ... Read more
