Seawall reconstruction at the Sand Dollar Resort in Daytona Beach, FL is steadily taking shape as East Coast Marine Construction & Design works its way along the resort's oceanfront boundary. Known throughout Volusia County for their precision and environmentally conscious approach to shoreline stabilization, the crew has brought in an ICE® Model 2 Vibratory Hammer paired with a hydraulic power pack and durable Hydrauli‑Flex™ hose to install a new line of FRP sheet piles, an increasingly pop ... Read more
In a strategic move to bolster infrastructure security, Underwater Engineering Services Inc. (UESI) recently completed the construction of a high-performance security wall for a Florida Power & Light (FPL) switch building in Vero Beach, Florida. This project showcases the intersection of advanced materials, specialized equipment, and expert engineering; all hallmarks of UESI's reputation in marine and civil construction.
The wall was built using Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) panels topped wit ... Read more
Along the industrially active Mantua Creek in West Deptford, NJ, just across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, a vital infrastructure project is underway to reinforce the shoreline near the Route 44 lift bridge. This area sees frequent barge and boat traffic, making durable water-edge protection essential. Agate Construction is leading the effort to repair and upgrade the bulkhead and fender system, which helps absorb the impact of vessels and prevent erosion. The project, part of a $3.75 mi ... Read more
ICE and Easy Does It
Contractor Constructs Dock on Frozen Lake
Editor: Allison Braswell
A little ice doesn't snow down Price Marine Construction, who was hired to build a dock on the recently frozen Upper Prior Lake in Prior Lake, MN. After 2 or 3 weeks of freezing temperatures, a solid sheet of ice will begin to form on a lake. How safe it is to walk on a frozen lake is determined by the thickness of the ice. If the ice is less than four inches thick, then it is susceptible to bre ... Read more
Model 2 Repels Rising Seas
Editor: Allison Braswell
Every summer since 1895, families of East Providence, RI take a spin on the Crescent Park Looff Carousel, a National Historical Landmark that neighbors Rose Larisa Memorial Park. This waterfront park included a seawall that supported several walking paths overlooking the bay, but strong wave action and rising sea levels due to storms over the years have caused the seawall to deteriorate and ultimately fall apart. Without the wall in ... Read more
Editor: Debbie Reaney
Hurricane Irma destroyed numerous residential properties when it made landfall over the state of Florida in 2017. Over 70% of the state was without power after the storm ravaged electric lines, with coastal areas seeing the worst damage. In was estimated at $50 million in damages to Florida alone.
More than 5 years after the massive hurricane, residents are still working on repairing the damage. Many people are forward thinking, making ... Read more
