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 […]

View the complete article here. INLAND BARGES Inland barges comprise the majority of barges operating on the United States waterways. These barges are designed to operate on rivers, canals, sounds, bays, and inland lakes. Inland barges provide the most economical mode of transportation for many high-density, large volume or oversized […]

Cranes are an important part of construction on land projects. You can also use them for marine construction. You will use some of the same criteria in selecting a crane whether you are building on soil or water. But placing a big piece of equipment on top of a floating […]

View the complete article here. When constructing a pier and wharf, one of the most important considerations is the weight that the structure must be able to bear.  The load requirements of a given facility must be carefully analyzed prior to construction to ensure that it can safely handled the […]