The Port of Vancouver is currently undergoing a significant redevelopment project at Terminal 1, reinforcing its role as a key economic and transportation hub. One of the main components of this project is the replacement of a century-old dock. Executed in three phases, this project's first phase involves the demolition of the existing dock and removal of old wooden pilings. The second phase includes upland ground improvements and rebuilding the bulkhead wall, while the final phase will involve ... Read more
The Connecticut River Bridge Replacement Project is a monumental $1.3 billion infrastructure upgrade, designed to enhance rail connectivity along the Northeast Corridor (NEC). As part of the O&G/Tutor Perini Joint Venture, crews are employing cutting-edge ICE® pile driving equipment to construct a new trestle work platform and support future railroad infrastructure.
At the heart of this operation, O&G crews are utilizing two ICE® IP-7 Hydraulic Impact Hammers, equipped wit ... Read more
Since the construction of Portal North Bridge in 1910, it has become the busiest rail line in the entire Western Hemisphere. This swing-style rail bridge that spans the Hackensack River from Kearney to Secaucus, NJ has been working on her last legs. One out of seven times the bridge opens, it fails to close properly. Operational issues like this have been the culprit of major train delays and heavy boat traffic for years--sometimes causing trains to be backed up all the way to Boston. With over ... Read more
Hurricane Harvey's devastation in 2017 left a lasting impact on the community. Restoring Riverfront Park symbolizes resilience and renewal for the residents of Beaumont. It provides a sense of normalcy and hope, and revitalizing this communal space brings back a cherished gathering spot for families and friends. The project helps preserve the cultural and historical significance of the area. This $17 million restoration project covers a wide array of improvements, from rebuilding pavilions ... Read more
By Johanna Knapschaefer
Originally posted on ENR.com - https://www.enr.com/articles/60218-rhode-island-132m-soccer-stadium-goes-fully-electric
Plagued by early public funding woes and escalating costs, a $132-million minor league soccer stadium rising on a brownfield site in Pawtucket, R.I., will be the first 100% electric soccer-specific stadium in the U.S. when it hosts the local soccer club's first home match on May 3.
"We beat the Rhode Island energy code by more than 10% with a hig ... Read more
The city of Salem, MA is taking a historic step towards a clean energy future in the shape of a wind turbine marshalling yard that is currently being developed by Crowley Wind Services. Fittingly, this clean energy project, known as the Salem Offshore Wind Terminal (SOWT,) will be around the Salem Harbor power station in a vacant area that was once occupied by a local coal power plant. The newly created yard will function as a space where offshore wind turbine parts can be stored, assembled, and ... Read more
A new bridge between Hampton Beach & Seabrook in NH is being built by Massachusetts contractor, SPS New England Inc. (SPS NE). The $107.5 million project involves replacing the Neil R. Underwood Memorial Bridge, which spans the Hampton River and is being built to the west of the existing bridge. Once opened, it will feature two 11-foot travel lanes, two 6-foot sidewalks, and two 8-foot shoulders to improve traffic flow and accommodate emergency vehicles more efficiently. SPS New E ... Read more
Located 27 miles off the shore of Virginia Beach, local utility company Dominion Energy is in the next phase of constructing a wind farm to provide service to thousands of Americans. Once fully built, the wind farm will power an estimated 660 thousand homes and will support up to nearly 1,100 jobs! This type of energy provider will avoid as much as 5 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually -- the equivalent of planting more than 80 million trees. The wind farm will be stationed on a ... Read more
Wren Works Marine Division is Making Waves
Duluth Coastal Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project
Edited by Debbie Reaney
Sinkholes at seawalls, also known as earth subsidences, are a common phenomenon occurring wherever seawalls encounter forces of moving water, such as tides, waves, or boat and ship traffic. Additionally, they may occur where older seawalls or seawall caps have deteriorated, allowing water to move behind the seawall and attack backfill and infill. ... Read more
Biggest Infrastructure Project in the Nation
112-Year-Old Train Bridge to be Replaced
Editor: Allison Braswell
Since the construction of Portal Bridge in 1910, it has become the busiest rail line in the entire Western Hemisphere. This swing-style rail bridge that spans the Hackensack River from Kearney to Secaucus, NJ has been working on her last legs. One out of seven times the bridge opens, it fails to close properly. Operational issues like this have been the culprit ... Read more
