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
Blakeslee Arpaia Chapman, Inc. (BAC), a contractor known for their innovative construction approaches, has been hard at work on a slope stabilization project at the Providence Veteran's Administration (VA) Medical Center in Rhode Island. This project is a prime example of advanced engineering and cutting-edge equipment being leveraged to create safe and durable infrastructure in a sensitive environment. A critical element of this project involves the use of a rented ICE® 22VM Variable ... Read more
A recent groundbreaking of the new Bitcoin facility in Ellendale, North Dakota, marks a significant milestone in the region's technological and economic landscape. This state-of-the-art 180MW cryptomining data center is set to harness the abundant renewable energy from nearby wind power sources, positioning Ellendale as a key player in the future of high-performance computing and blockchain technology. The facility not only promises to boost local employment but also underscores the growing ... 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