When building the framework for the future of clean energy, the foundation must be unyielding. Commerce Construction recently demonstrated this principle at the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (EASRCC) wind turbine training facility near Hammonton, New Jersey. The project serves as a premier showcase of what happens when skilled union labor, advanced machinery, and premium domestic manufacturing align. The expansion of the Thomas C. Ober Training Center near Ha ... Read more
Homosassa, Florida features a highly volatile coastal landscape that demands advanced geotechnical engineering solutions to support modern wireless networks and vital communication pathways. Saturated muck layers, shifting subsurface sands, and highly porous limestone cavities dominate the tricky geology of Citrus County, making traditional shallow concrete pads entirely useless against nature. Building a tall telecommunications cell tower in this immediate Gulf Coast region introduces massive ... Read more
Wilkes Power Plant stands as a vital pillar of utility infrastructure in East Texas providing upwards of 879 megawatts of natural gas fired power to the surrounding communities. Nestled directly along the edge of the Johnson Creek Reservoir, this expansive facility plays a crucial historic role in regional grid reliability for Southwestern Electric Power Company and its parent entity American Electric Power. Maintaining structural integrity at this critical location is paramount as the site ro ... Read more
The recent Route 295 and Route 42 Missing Moves project finally resolved one of southern New Jersey's most notorious traffic bottlenecks by creating direct connections where none previously existed. For decades, drivers and heavy freight trucks traveling through this major transportation hub were forced to detour onto local roadways, filling residential streets with gridlock and elevating safety risks across the region. To unlock this congested corridor, the New Jersey Department of Transportati ... Read more
Just south of Baltimore, Linthicum Heights carries a rich history rooted in early American transportation. Once a major agricultural hub, it transformed during the twentieth century with the arrival of the historic Baltimore and Annapolis Railroad and the Maryland Light Rail system. Today, it stands as an economic powerhouse for the region, acting as the gateway to the Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport business district. This intersection of historic transit lines and ... Read more
The historic transformation of the East West Connector Turnpike is officially underway in Norman, Oklahoma, marking a monumental milestone for regional transit infrastructure. Nestled near South Pennsylvania Avenue, this groundbreaking project involves constructing what will become the longest bridge in the state, spanning more than one and a quarter mile across the Canadian River. The $97 million dollar development is designed to seamlessly bridge the gap between Interstates 44 and 35, heavil ... Read more
Manhattan is a bustling urban landscape where historic architecture and modern structural demands frequently intersect, requiring innovative engineering to preserve and improve existing buildings. In a dense city environment where real estate is at an absolute premium, structural modifications often necessitate deep foundation improvements within the tight confines of established basements. Retrofitting these older structures requires careful planning and specialized techniques to ensure that ... Read more
The ongoing expansion work at the Hugh K. Leatherman Terminal in North Charleston South Carolina represents a monumental investment in the future of United States port infrastructure and maritime supply chain capacity. Strategically positioned along the East Coast, this multiyear mega project aims to dramatically increase port capacity, strengthen global cargo movement, and foster long-term economic resilience. When fully built across its 286 acre (about the total floor space of the Penta ... Read more
The transformation of New York's transportation network continues with the full replacement of the U.S. Route 11 bridge over the Tioughnioga River in the Village of Whitney Point, a critical link for Broome County commuters and commercial traffic. Awarded through New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Contract Tabulations, Cortland‑based Economy Paving Co. Inc. secured the project with a $21.2 million winning bid, positioning them to deliver one of the region's most significant inf ... Read more
The expansion of N.C. 211 is a vital lifeline for one of the fastest-growing regions in North Carolina. Stretching 7.2 miles between Southport and St. James, this $216 million NCDOT project is transforming a heavily congested two-lane road into a four-lane divided highway. Beyond just easing the daily commute for residents, this corridor serves as a critical hurricane evacuation route for Brunswick County's coastal communities. The project is rich with logistical complexity, requiring the cons ... Read more
