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DEEP FOUNDATIONS

Concrete forming systems directly influence surface finish quality and structural tolerances in foundation construction. Proper installation and bracing help ensure consistent load transfer once the concrete reaches design strength. Photo Credit: UFP Industries, Inc.
The Role of Wood-Based Concrete Forming Systems in Foundation Construction
Properly designed mat systems reduce ground bearing pressure by spreading concentrated crane and piling loads over a wider surface area. This helps prevent excessive settlement and uneven equipment platforms during pile driving. Photo Credit: Quality Mat Company
Optimizing Mat Usage in Piling Operations: Tips for Load Distribution and Ground Protection
Rapid impact compaction improves soil density by applying repeated, high-energy impacts through a surface plate, making it effective for granular soils such as sands and gravels. The technique typically improves soil performance to depths of up to seven meters, depending on soil conditions and energy input. Photo Credit: BSP TEX
Rapid Impact Compaction (RIC) Techniques: Modern Solutions for Ground Improvement in Challenging Soils

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

Barges and tugboats serve as essential support assets in marine construction by transporting equipment, stabilizing work platforms, and enabling precise positioning on water. Their reliability directly affects construction schedules, safety performance, and project costs. Photo Credit: MOBRO Marine, Inc.
Tips for Selecting Reliable Barge and Tugboat Services in Marine Construction Projects
Saltwater intrusion accelerates corrosion in reinforced concrete and steel seawalls by introducing chlorides into structural elements. Effective waterproofing systems slow this process and extend service life in coastal environments.
Waterproofing Strategies for Seawalls and Bulkheads in Coastal Projects
Dive and inspection support vessels are commonly used to deploy divers and inspection equipment for evaluating the condition of timber, steel, and concrete piles below the waterline. These vessels allow inspections to be performed safely in currents, tidal zones, and confined marine environments. Photo Credit: Munson Boats
Dive and Inspection Support Vessels: Essential Tools for Underwater Piling Assessments and Maintenance

GEOTECH ENGINEERING

Geotechnical Baseline Reports (GBR)
Meeting the Power Grid Challenge: Quality Control for Transmission Foundations with TIP
Compaction Grouting Techniques for Soil Stabilization
ECA

GENERAL CONSTURCTION

Why 2026 is the Year to Exit Your Niche Construction Business
Cutting, Welding, and Cylinder Storage
Financing Survival Guide for Heavy Civil and Marine Contractors

STEEL PILING

Large-Diameter Steel Pipe Piles: Applications in Harbor and Bridge Foundation Work
High-efficiency sheet pile designs use optimized geometry to increase bending resistance without increasing steel weight. This approach allows engineers to meet structural requirements while reducing overall material consumption. Photo Credit: Sheet-Pile LLC
Reducing Material Use Through High-Efficiency Sheet Pile Design
The Role of Groundwater Flow in Sheet Pile Stability

PROJECTS

Ensuring Drilled Shaft Quality with SQUID® Technology: A Case Study from Pennsylvania
Altamira Port Expands Dock with ShibataFenderTeam Systems
18-Inch Square Tubing Supports Spud Barge Construction

INDUSTRY NEWS

See EliteTWO & New FillFoam at World of Concrete

At this year’s World of Concrete in Las Vegas, HMI is showcasing cutting-edge solutions designed…

Join QuakeWrap at World of Concrete 2026!

QuakeWrap is looking forward to World of Concrete 2026, taking place January 19–22. The company…

Join the Upcoming Webinar: Introducing INSonar — Purpose-Built Sonar for Ease of Use

Measutronics is hosting an upcoming webinar to introduce INSonar, a purpose-built sonar solution designed to…

New EFFC/DFI Climate Adaptation & Resilience Guide Released

Hawthorne, N.J. : DFI’s Sustainability Committee continues working with EFFC’s (European Federation of Foundation Contractors)…

Foundation Decarbonization & Re-use Conference 2026

Registration is now open for the 3rd Conference on Foundation Decarbonization and Re-use, hosted by…

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