In the Houston, Texas area, where rapid urban expansion intersects with complex geotechnical conditions; safe, reliable access to underground utilities is not just a convenience, but a necessity. As one of the most flood-prone and infrastructure-dense cities in the U.S., Houston faces unique challenges in maintaining and upgrading its subsurface systems. Recently, a cofferdam installation has been underway to help address these challenges, enabling major trenchless work in a critical corridor th ... Read more
™As part of Mexico's strategic infrastructure initiative, the Port of Guaymas in the state of Sonora is undergoing a sweeping modernization and expansion. Located along the Gulf of California, this vital commercial hub is being upgraded to improve efficiency, strengthen trade capacity, and reinforce aging marine structures.
Helping to anchor the project, both figuratively and literally, is an ICE® 66C Vibratory Driver/Extractor from International Construction Equipment, Inc. ... Read more
At the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, a new landmark is taking shape--an airplane display stand that will serve as a striking centerpiece at the facility's entrance. This project is more than just a structural addition; it's a symbol of aviation excellence and military heritage, welcoming personnel and visitors alike to one of the region's most vital defense installations. To ensure the stability and longevity of the display stand, local contractor Baker Pile Driving was ... Read more
The Wando Welch Terminal project in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, was a groundbreaking effort aimed at strengthening port infrastructure while minimizing operational disruptions. Led by Colston Lloyd of Russell Marine, this ambitious construction project involved installing 861 NZ 38 and NZ 28 sheet piles to create a sheet pile toe wall--a critical reinforcement for one of the busiest ports on the East Coast. With a $15.2 million budget and a tight timeline, success depended on prec ... 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
The Irishtown Bend hillside stabilization project near Lake Erie, in the Cleveland, OH area, is a critical infrastructure initiative aimed at preserving the integrity of the Cuyahoga River shipping channel. This nearly $60 million project is essential for preventing the hillside from collapsing into the river, which would have severe economic and environmental consequences. The work includes replacing over 2,100 linear feet of bulkhead and removing fill material that has contributed to slope ins ... Read more
Pike Corporation (Pike) is undertaking a significant transmission line installation project that runs from Dade City to Auburndale, Florida. This project involves the construction of new overhead transmission lines, which are crucial for enhancing the reliability and capacity of the electrical grid in the region. Part of the Polk County Reliability Enhancement Project, the new line will extend from the Osprey Energy Center approximately 26 miles northwest to the existing Kathleen Substation ... Read more
The future of clean energy in the New York region looks very promising. Consolidated Edison Inc, (Con Edison), one of the world's largest energy delivery systems, is building the Brooklyn Clean Energy Hub. This "Hub" will be a transmission substation that will strengthen New York's power grid. Once completed, it will help them meet the region's growing demand for electricity and serve as a gateway for offshore wind power. Con Edison has served New York for 200 years and has a record of designi ... 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
The Beaver River Bridge, located just outside Pittsburgh, PA, is being reconstructed, and the project is now approaching the third and final phase of the process. This project, in North Sewickley Township, Homewood Borough and Big Beaver Borough in Beaver County, involves the complete replacement of the Mainline Bridge over the Beaver River. Along with the Beaver River Ridge construction, two miles of the Turnpike's east-west mainline (Interstate 76) between Milepost 12 and Milepost 14 PA will a ... Read more
