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
The World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, has been expanding its facilities, including the construction of a new parking lot over a retention pond. This innovative design was created to help manage stormwater runoff effectively and will help to ensure that the area remains functional and environmentally friendly. Once completed, the pond below will capture and filter stormwater, reducing the risk of flooding and improving water quality. This approach is part of a broader trend in sustaina ... Read more
Worcester, Massachusetts recently welcomed a new addition to its skyline; a striking billboard now standing tall along Interstate 290. Positioned at a prime location near key junctions like I-90, I-395, and U.S. Highway 20, the billboard is expected to capture the attention of thousands of daily commuters traveling to and from the city. I-290's L-shaped path that runs north into Worcester and turns east toward I-495 in Marlborough, making it a high-visibility corridor for advertising.
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ICE® 44B Accelerates CA High Speed Rail Project Editor: Debbie Reaney Forefront Deep Foundations, a subcontractor for the Dragados/Flatiron Joint Venture (DFJV), is busy creating a firm foothold for the high-speed rail in California. Specializing in driven pile, shoring, and other deep foundation systems throughout California, this Newport Beach-based DBE/SBE contractor is currently building two temporary work trestles that will facilitate construction of a permanent prec ... Read more
Omaha's Newest & Tallest Tower
Editor: Allison Braswell
A new 44-story statement piece in Omaha, NE is set to dominate its cityscape! Construction of the 677-foot Mutual of Omaha tower, a leading insurance company headquartered in the city, began in January 2023. The $600-million project calls for 800,000 square feet of office space, luxury apartments on the upper floors, and amenities such as a fitness center and a rooftop terrace. The chamber of commerce forecasts 3 ... Read more
Repairing the Path to Lady Liberty
Editor: Allison Braswell
Every day of the year except for Thanksgiving and Christmas, around 10,000 tourists catch a ferry at either the Battery Park Terminal in New York or the Liberty State Park Terminal in New Jersey to view the awe-inspiring Statue of Liberty--a universal symbol of the United States' journey to freedom and a life free from injustice. Since 1886 when France gifted "Liberty Enlightening the World" to the U.S., it has stood on Libe ... Read more
Introducing The ICE® Duplex Clamp Plate
Camp Lejeune Cofferdam
Editor: Allison Braswell
One of the few swing bridges left in North Carolina is being replaced. In 2018, the Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune area took a hit during Hurricane Florence, the wettest tropical cyclone on record in the Carolinas. The 67-year-old swing bridge that carries boat traffic in the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway at Camp Lejeune had suffered damage caused by the storm, putting the safe ... Read more
Supporting Clean Energy in New Jersey
Editor: Allison Braswell
Built in 2005, the Jersey Atlantic Wind Farm is the first wind farm to be built in New Jersey, and the first coastal wind farm in the United States. It consists of five 380-foot turbines capable of producing a combined 7.5 megawatts of power, which is enough emission-free energy to power around 2,500 homes. About 60% of the energy is used for the electricity needs of the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) Wastewat ... Read more
Mountain Ridges & Temporary Bridges
Editor: Allison Braswell
What better place to enjoy nature while working in construction than at Glacier National Park, MT--where the Battle Ridge Construction team took in breathtaking views of the Rocky Mountains as they used an ICE® 28B Vibratory Hammer to pull four 16" (in) steel piles of around 20' (ft) long from a temporary bridge as part of the park's rehabilitation work on 13 bridges.
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Model 2 Repels Rising Seas
Editor: Allison Braswell
Every summer since 1895, families of East Providence, RI take a spin on the Crescent Park Looff Carousel, a National Historical Landmark that neighbors Rose Larisa Memorial Park. This waterfront park included a seawall that supported several walking paths overlooking the bay, but strong wave action and rising sea levels due to storms over the years have caused the seawall to deteriorate and ultimately fall apart. Without the wall in ... Read more
