The Kansas City Levees project stands as one of the most significant flood‑protection upgrades in the region's history, a sweeping effort to safeguard more than 27,000 residents and billions in local infrastructure along the Kansas and Missouri Rivers. With a total program value of more than half a billion dollars and a final completion target in 2026, the work stretches across the Argentine, Armourdale, and Central Industrial District levee units. This particular phase, located near a heavily ... Read more
The workday begins early on Maple Road in Bay Lake, where the backstage edge of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World (WDW) has recently become a hub of heavy civil activity. This quiet service road, normally used by support vehicles and utility crews, now serves as the northern staging area for the World Drive North Phase III expansion. It is here that Blue Iron Foundations and Shoring, LLC is driving steel deep into the saturated Florida soil, and it is here that ICE® equipment is proving its ... Read more
Along the waterfront neighborhoods of Hollywood, Florida, a major resilience initiative is underway as the city upgrades aging seawalls to meet new tidal‑flood‑protection standards. Rising sea levels and increasingly frequent tidal flooding have placed pressure on coastal communities throughout Broward County, prompting Hollywood to launch a multi‑year shoreline improvement program extending through 2026. These upgrades are essential for protecting homes, roadways, and public infrastructure fr ... Read more
One of the busiest container terminals on the East Coast recently became the stage for a marine construction effort that demanded accuracy, adaptability, and uninterrupted port operations. Russell Marine's sheet pile toe wall installation at the at the Wando Welch Terminal in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is now featured in PileDriver magazine and International Construction Equipment, Inc. (ICE®) is proud to have played a key role in the project's success.
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Playing a vital role in New York City's maritime economy, the Brooklyn Marine Terminal is revitalizing its operations to reaffirm its position as a cornerstone and key hub for cargo movement, vessel docking, and waterfront operations. As part of ongoing improvements to ensure safe vessel clearance and long‑term structural stability, crews returned this season to advance previously installed sheet piles with an additional 5' to 8' (Ft) to ensure their ability to clear the docking vessels. With pi ... Read more
In the heart of Panama City, Florida, a vital infrastructure project is underway to support Florida Power & Light's (FPL) energy resilience and delivery systems. Located near the Gulf Coast, this site has long been a strategic hub for utility operations and storm-hardening efforts. The project, estimated at several million dollars, is on track for completion in early 2026. With temporary shoring now in place, excavation and concrete placement (totaling 4,000 cubic yards) will soon begin, marking ... Read more
International Construction Equipment, Inc. (ICE®) recently partnered with Commerce Construction on a short-term rental featuring one of ICE®'s most reliable vibratory hammers, the ICE® 7E Excavator-Mounted Hammer, paired with a 4-meter Gooseneck Attachment. Prior to the project at hand, the equipment was dispatched from ICE®'s fleet to Commerce's service yard in Chester, Pennsylvania, where the crew conducted hands-on prep before heading to the job site in New Jersey. Once at the Chester ya ... Read more
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
The Interstate 84 (I-84) improvement project in Southbury, CT is a crucial undertaking to enhance roadway reliability, improve traffic flow, and strengthen infrastructure resilience for one of the most traveled corridors in the region. As part of the Connecticut Department of Transportation's (CTDOT) larger infrastructure strategy, the undertaking includes culvert repairs, lane shifts, and foundation reinforcement, ensuring long-term safety and efficiency for commuters and businesses alike. ... Read more
Midlantic Construction has recently strengthened its fleet with the recent purchase of a 55-ton Dampener from International Construction Equipment, Inc. (ICE®). This addition pairs seamlessly with their trusted ICE® 28 Vibratory Hammer, a piece of equipment that has served them reliably for years. The ICE® Dampener is designed to minimize vibration transfer, protecting the crane's boom from excessive shaking during pile driving operations. This is particularly beneficial on precision-driven ... Read more
