Pile Buck’s interview with CMI, the leading manufacturer and fabricator of engineered products providing solutions for marine walls, flood-levee protection, water control, chemical containment, soil stabilization, groundwater cut-off, aluminum bridges, gangways, docks and industrial access applications. PB: It appears that CMI offers a variety of products for the marine construction […]

View the complete interview here. Pile Buck’s interview with David Heilman, CEO of JET Filter System. PB: What is the purpose of the JET Filter System? JF:  All earth-retaining structures require a way to drain hydrostatic pressure off the back of a wall and provide soil filtration that will stop […]

By Lee Wilczynski (Meever USA) “Steel sheet pile does not know how old it is. It only knows what condition it is in.” Pile Buck has seen a growing interest in used steel sheet pile recently. However, it is a two-edged sword: the upside is instant availability at competitive prices, […]

View Part I of this article here. In the first part of our series on coastal foundations we discussed the challenges of building in a coastal area. In this article we review closed foundations and why they are not recommended for coastal structures. Closed Foundations  Foundations consisting of solid perimeter […]

A structure’s foundation determines its longevity and ability to handle the stresses of time, use, and Mother Nature. Some construction sites present challenges such as sloping or unusual soils. Building in coastal areas is particularly challenging. In this first part of our series on coastal foundations we discuss those challenges. […]

View complete article here. In the first part of our Deck Barge Safety series, we discussed how to avoid slips, trips, and falls while working on one of the thousands of deck barges in operation in the United States. In part two, we tell you about other hazards on deck […]

View complete article here. Thousands of deck barges are currently in operation within the United States, alone. Also known as flat deck barges, deck barges are used for both offshore and inshore construction and transport. They can handle heavy equipment such as excavators and floating cranes. Like most construction sites, […]

View the complete article here. When constructing a pier and wharf facility, one of the critical factors that must be taken into consideration is the fender system.  This is the interface between the ship and shore facility that acts as a buffer during the berthing of a ship.  The fender […]

by Lee Wilczynski – Meever USA Walk into any contractor’s office, and you may see a bulletin board with movable cards representing equipment owned and its location. Most contractors know where and how much equipment they own. However, I would venture to say that most contractors don’t know how much […]