The Harlem River waterfront and FDR Drive corridor are vital arteries in New York City's infrastructure network, serving both as key transportation routes and as buffers against coastal flooding. As part of the city's broader resiliency initiative, a major construction effort is underway to reinforce this critical area against future storm events and rising sea levels. Once completed this significant project will help protect surrounding communities and infrastructure while enhancing long-term s ... Read more
In the heart of Mexico's Gulf Coast, Ciudad del Carmen is buzzing with the rhythm of progress. Known for its vital role in offshore oil and gas operations, the city is now home to a transformative marine infrastructure project led by SGC Contractors (SG Cimentaciones y Puertos). Tasked with reinforcing the region's logistical backbone, SGC is deploying a combi wall system: an engineering feat that combines tubular piles and OZ steel sheet piles to create a robust foundation for future port ... Read more
Coastal erosion is a growing concern for communities across Florida, particularly in areas like Jupiter, where rising tides and storm surges threaten waterfront properties. To reinforce this vulnerable stretch of coastline, a critical sheet pile seawall installation was launched to protect residential infrastructure, prevent soil displacement, and support long-term shoreline stability. This type of work is essential for maintaining property integrity in low lying waterfront zones where tidal and ... Read more
Underwater Engineering Services, Inc. (UESI), a renowned commercial diving and civil marine contractor, is once again demonstrating its expertise and commitment to excellence. Their latest project in Vero Beach tackles a critical challenge: protecting a building threatened by coastal erosion. At the heart of their efforts is the installation of a steel sheet seawall, an essential barrier designed to combat the advancing shoreline. What makes this project particularly remarkable is the cutti ... Read more
Last fall, Bird Construction expanded its impressive fleet with the acquisition of the cutting-edge ICE® 14D Vibratory Hammer. This latest addition has already been put to work on a significant project: driving 35-foot-long permanent coated steel sheets for a seawall in Belford, New Jersey. The importance of this seawall project cannot be overstated. It represents a critical initiative aimed at protecting the coastal area from erosion and storm surges, ensuring the safety and longevit ... Read more
Phase II of the Port Monmouth Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project in Middletown Township, New Jersey is currently underway. The work being done includes 1,521 linear feet of floodwall, 1,040 linear feet of levee, and 119,300 linear feet of steel H-piles. The project protects low-lying residential and commercial structures, built on and near salt and freshwater marshes experiencing flooding caused by coastal storm inundation. In 2012, Hurricane Sandy destroyed the New Jersey coast and ... 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
ICE Model 28 Shines on Star Island Star Island is a neighborhood in the city of Miami Beach on a man-made island in Biscayne Bay, Florida. The name "Star Island" is thought to have originated from the fact that many of the homes on the island were once owned by famous celebrities and high-profile individuals, giving the island a "star-studded" reputation. Famous celebrities who have lived on the island are Shaquille O'Neil, LeBron James, and Jennifer Lopez. The island was constructe ... 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
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East Coast Marine Supports Seawall Restoration
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Edited by: Debbie Reaney
At least 7,000 homes and close to 1,650 buildings in Volusia County suffered severe flooding and structural damage during the 2022 hurricane season. According to local officials, 40 local small businesses in the area were destroyed completely. Located along the east coast of Central Florida, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) p ... Read more
