In the wake of Hurricane Sandy's devastation, Bridgeport, Connecticut has become a focal point for climate resilience efforts. The Singer Substation flood wall project is a cornerstone of United Illuminating's broader initiative to safeguard critical infrastructure from future storm surges and rising sea levels. United Illuminating (UI), a subsidiary of Avangrid, owns and operates the substation, which is located in a coastal floodplain and serves as a main transmission hub for the region's powe ... Read more
Saint Francis Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut, is undergoing a transformative $280 million campus improvement plan aimed at expanding and modernizing its healthcare facilities. This ambitious initiative includes the construction of a new patient care tower and significant upgrades to existing infrastructure, all designed to enhance the quality and accessibility of care for the community. As part of this effort, critical site preparation is underway to safely remove underground tanks and lay th ... Read more
Blakeslee Arpaia Chapman, Inc. (BAC), a contractor known for their innovative construction approaches, has been hard at work on a slope stabilization project at the Providence Veteran's Administration (VA) Medical Center in Rhode Island. This project is a prime example of advanced engineering and cutting-edge equipment being leveraged to create safe and durable infrastructure in a sensitive environment. A critical element of this project involves the use of a rented ICE® 22VM Variable ... 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
Terminal Cuenca del Plata (TCP) has awarded the development contract for Cuenca del Plata terminal at Montevideo Port, Uruguay to the consortium of Jan de Nul, Mota-Engil and Stiler. TCP, a joint venture between Katoen Natie (80%) and the National Ports Administration of Uruguay (20%), is responsible for the expansion of the terminal. This ambitious project is being spearheaded by a joint venture between Jan de Nul, Mota-Engil, and Stiler. Jan de Nul is renowned for its expertise in marine ... Read more
A recent groundbreaking of the new Bitcoin facility in Ellendale, North Dakota, marks a significant milestone in the region's technological and economic landscape. This state-of-the-art 180MW cryptomining data center is set to harness the abundant renewable energy from nearby wind power sources, positioning Ellendale as a key player in the future of high-performance computing and blockchain technology. The facility not only promises to boost local employment but also underscores the growing ... 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
Nantucket, MA is a special island with a rich history, located 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod. The island is only accessible by boat or air travel and draws in thousands of tourists who come annually during the summer months. For nearly a century, Nantucket was the whaling capital of the world from 1700-1800 due to whale oil being incredibly valuable and essential for lighting homes during this period. Today, you can walk on the same cobblestone streets, stay at the home of a former ... Read more
The Perth Amboy Refinery was built in 1920 by the Barber Asphalt Company. Located between Convery Boulevard and State Street in Perth Amboy, NJ, the refinery contains over 100 years of history. In 1945, Chevron Corporation bought the plant from Barber Asphalt and started producing more products such as gasoline and heating oil. For the next 29 years Chevron would continue to expand and ended up with a refining capacity of 80,000 barrels in 2008. Chevron sold its operations to Buckeye Par ... Read more
Trench is Pickin' Up Good Vibrations Vibration Reduction Method at Harvard U is a Huge Success! Editor: Allison Braswell Harvard University in Cambridge, MA Allied Pile Driving is conducting a supportive excavation for a new laboratory building on campus that will provide more space for students to engage in world-class scientific research. They are creating a temporary earth retaining system by using two ICE® 44 Variable Moment Vibratory Hammers from International Construc ... Read more
