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
At Elm Street Pier in Newport, Rhode Island, a vital piece of the city's working waterfront is undergoing a major reconstruction. Following emergency repairs completed last spring to stabilize the aging structure, the existing pier is now being fully demolished to make way for a modern, resilient replacement. The new design includes more than 200 feet of timber pier construction, an 80‑foot gangway, and a series of floating docks supported by rock‑socketed piles, all significant upgrades that wi ... Read more
The replacement of the Livingston Avenue Bridge marks one of the most significant infrastructure undertakings in New York's Capital Region in more than a century. Built in 1902, the existing bridge has long served as a vital rail connection between Albany and Rensselaer, carrying a steady flow of Amtrak trains along the Northeast Corridor. Yet time has caught up with the structure. Its limited speed capacity, aging mechanical systems, and restricted maritime clearance have made replacement not j ... Read more
A notable $47.4 million expansion of Global Container Terminals (GCT) Bayonne has reached a significant milestone for the Port Liberty facility in Jersey City, NJ. Located just southwest of the Statue of Liberty, this project extends the existing shipping wharf at Berth 2 to create Berth 3; a 150,000+ square foot industrial marine terminal designed to handle international cargo more efficiently. With its sloped cast-in-place deck, embedded utilities, crane pits, bollards, fenders, and two cont ... Read more
The recently executed Lawrence Street Marina revitalization project marked a major investment in the continued growth and appeal of the downtown waterfront district in Corpus Christi, TX. Long serving as a gateway to the city's vibrant waterfront, the Lawrence Street Marina offers one of the most accessible public entry points to the harbor and acts as a backdrop for festivals, fishing events, and seasonal gatherings. As a central link between the shoreline, nearby parks, and the downtown distri ... Read more
At Perry Mill Wharf in Newport, Rhode Island, history is meeting renewal. Once home to structures that had sat unused since 2010, the site is now being transformed into a vibrant waterfront destination. As of late 2025, construction is well underway on the Regatta Center, a 7,686‑square‑foot event space designed to host private gatherings and regattas, alongside a new waterfront restaurant occupying more than 4,000 square feet. Elevated on steel piles above the 100‑year flood line, the project r ... Read more
Charleston's waterfront is undergoing a major transformation with the construction of the new Mega Dock at Safe Harbor in Charleston City, a project that underscores the city's growing importance as a hub for maritime activity and tourism. Phase 1 of the $20 million expansion was completed in August 2024, adding 1,110 feet of northern dock space and creating 2,220 feet of side‑tie dockage with berths for mid‑sized vessels. Phase 2, which began earlier in 2025, will extend the ... Read more
Atlantic City's Chelsea neighborhood is currently undergoing a transformative infrastructure upgrade with the $8.5 million Chelsea Bulkhead Replacement Project funded by a grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA). Stretching from Albany Avenue to Morris Avenue along the back bay, this initiative is a cornerstone of the city's broader plan to enhance storm resiliency and mitigate future flooding. Construction began in July 2025 and is progressing steadily, with ne ... Read more
The I-64 Wabash River Bridge Replacement Project is one of the most significant infrastructure undertakings in southern Illinois and Indiana in recent years. Valued at $136 million and scheduled for completion by 2029, the endeavor will replace the aging twin spans that currently connect White County, Illinois, and Posey County, Indiana. This 1.6‑mile stretch of improvements includes not only the new dual bridges but also roadway upgrades, ensuring safer and more effic ... Read more
In Belford, New Jersey, a seawall project was recently underway that carried real weight for the community. The shoreline needed reinforcement to guard against erosion and the relentless push of storms, and the work demanded not only new steel sheets but also the careful removal of old piles buried beneath the waterline. These legacy piles, a mix of aging timber and corroded steel sheets from earlier construction, had to be extracted before the new structure could take shape. It ... Read more
