The Borin Bridge Connector Road project in South Carolina represents a vital infrastructure upgrade aimed at improving regional connectivity and supporting long-term economic growth. As part of the construction, sheet piles are being driven to form structural elements such as retaining walls, cofferdams, and foundation support systems: critical for stabilizing soil and managing groundwater during bridge construction. These elements are especially important in areas with variable or challenging g ... Read more
Amid the infrastructure renewal efforts in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, a vital infrastructure project is underway. One that not only reinforces the physical foundations of the community but also exemplifies the strength of industry partnerships and cutting-edge technology. Allison Park Contracting (APC), a leader in heavy highway construction, is spearheading this effort with the help of two powerful drilling rigs: the Comacchio MC15P and a newly acquired Comacchio MC22. Both machines were sou ... Read more
Francis J. Palo, Inc. (Palo), a trusted construction firm based in Clarion, Pennsylvania, has been delivering heavy, civil, and industrial construction services since 1954. Serving federal, state, and municipal governments, as well as private clients, Palo is known for its commitment to infrastructure improvement and public safety. Recently, Palo was selected to lead a critical roadway slope stabilization project in Titusville, PA. This initiative, commissioned by local government authoriti ... Read more
On the southern banks of the Monongahela and Ohio Rivers sits Mt. Washington, PA. Just outside of downtown Pittsburgh, PA. Formally known as Coal Hill, with its easy access to the Pittsburgh coal mines, Mount Washington allowed several coal mines to base their operations there. Rock and sandstone were transported up and down the hill on Mt. Washington due to its access to the river, utilizing boats to haul material from the coal mines to other areas. However, this now local tourist attra ... Read more
A project is underway to stabilize three different sites along the busy U.S. 49 corridor in Yazoo City, MS. Two of these sites are less than a mile from each other making this an integral repair to the area as U.S. 49 is one of the most important highways in Mississippi and was the state's first highway to see a significant rural road segment with four-lanes. Today, it is still the only four-lane route that directly connects the state's capital and largest city, Jackson, to the Mississipp ... Read more
