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DEEP FOUNDATIONS

10 Hard Truths About Pile Driving in the Private and Public Sectors
Reaction systems provide the resisting force required to apply load during static pile load testing. Any movement or instability in the reaction system can directly affect test accuracy. Photo Credit: WB Equipment
Why Reaction Systems are the Most Critical Variable in Static Pile Load Testing
Mixed ground conditions, such as soil to rock transitions, are one of the most common causes of drilling delays. Planning bit changes based on geotechnical data helps maintain steady drilling progress. Photo Credit: Rock Drill Sales & Service, inc.
Selecting the Right Drill Bits for Efficient Foundation Drilling in Varied Geologies

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

Marine pile driving projects may fall under either state workers’ compensation statutes or the federal Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act depending on job location and duties. This jurisdictional distinction can significantly affect benefit levels and employer insurance costs.
Protected: Workers’ Compensation Challenges in Marine Pile Driving
Saltwater accelerates corrosion through chloride induced pitting and crevice attack. Routine freshwater rinsing significantly reduces chloride concentration on exposed metal surfaces. Photo Credit: Allied Power Products
Hoist Maintenance Tips for Harsh Marine Environments
Marine construction projects are directly influenced by tides, wind, and wave action, which can affect equipment stability and personnel safety. Proactive environmental and stability planning reduces operational uncertainty.
Protected: Risk Management Tips for Marine Piling Contractors: Safeguarding Against Over-Water Exposures

GEOTECH ENGINEERING

Soft ground conditions such as loose sands, soft clays, and uncontrolled fill can lead to excessive settlement if not addressed properly. Modern geotechnical engineering uses investigation and ground improvement to manage these risks before construction begins. Photo Credit: Garbin Geostructural Group LLC
Protected: Building on Soft Ground: How Engineers Make Marginal Sites Buildable
Geotechnical Baseline Reports (GBR)
Meeting the Power Grid Challenge: Quality Control for Transmission Foundations with TIP
ECA

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION

From the OSHA Files: Pile Driving, Drilling, and Marine Construction Incidents
Why 2026 is the Year to Exit Your Niche Construction Business
Cutting, Welding, and Cylinder Storage

STEEL PILING

Aluminum sheet piling systems can provide the stiffness of a structural metal while weighing significantly less than traditional carbon steel sheet piles. This combination of strength and reduced weight can simplify handling and installation in waterfront projects. Photo Credit: CMI Limited Co.
How Aluminum Sheet Piling Supports Low-Maintenance Seawalls
Steel sheet piling is widely used for cofferdams, bulkheads, and excavation support because its interlocking sections create continuous retaining walls. Proper inspection of interlocks and corrosion condition is critical when reselling used piles.
Maximizing Value from Surplus Steel Sheet Piling: Strategies for Contractors to Sell Excess Inventory Quickly
Fibre optic inspection systems can verify that interlock cavities are clean and unobstructed before sealing. This documentation strengthens quality assurance programs and supports regulatory compliance in remediation projects. Photo Credit: Waterloo Barrier
Why Sealed Sheet Pile Interlocks Matter in Environmental Remediation Projects

PROJECTS

10 Years in Service: SFT Cone Fender Systems at COMPAS Boscoal on Colombia’s Pacific Coast
15 Years of Proven Track Record at QDC, US, and Over 100 Fender Systems Delivered
Ensuring Drilled Shaft Quality with SQUID® Technology: A Case Study from Pennsylvania

INDUSTRY NEWS

28 Units from Bauer in Use for New Rapid Transit Line in Türkiye

142 km of new high-speed rail between the Turkish cities of Yerköy and Kayseri Deployment of a total of 28 Bauer units, including drilling rigs, pile drivers as well as mixing plants Kelly drilling for piles, single-column mixing for ground improvement Yerköy/Kayseri, Türkiye– Türkiyeis making major investments in the expansion of its railway network. In Central Anatolia, a new two-rail…

Marine Equipment Solutions Announces the MES 50

Marine Equipment Solutions is proud to announce the MES 50, developed in partnership with Timberland…

Tafelmeier Achieves Potentially Record-Breaking Drilling Depth with Bauer’s Expertise

Dismantling and new building of drinking water well for Cham public utilities carried out by…

Driving Performance in Rock Drilling: Numa Showcases Innovation at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

From March 3–7, 2026, Las Vegas will host CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, one of North America’s largest…

DSC Dredge Headed to CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

From March 3–7, 2026, the construction industry will gather in Las Vegas, Nevada, for CONEXPO-CON/AGG…

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