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DEEP FOUNDATIONS

Low-speed offtracking occurs when a trailer’s rear wheels follow a path inside the path of the tractor during a turn. Steering the rear axle group gives the transport team greater control over that travel path. Photo Credit: Pile Beam and Bridge Transport
How Steerable Trailer Systems Move Long Piles and Bridge Beams Through Tight Routes
OSHA requires the estimated locations of underground utilities to be determined before excavation begins. Their exact locations must be established by safe and acceptable means as work approaches them. Photo Credit: Blue Iron Foundations & Shoring, LLC
Sheet Pile Installation Near Existing Utilities and Active Facilities: Controlling Vibration, Settlement, and Disruption
INTERVIEW: Everpads

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

Bridge approach settlement can result from compressible foundation soils, loose fill, erosion, and other subsurface conditions. Correctly identifying the cause is essential before selecting a repair method. Photo Credit: Prime Resins
Bridge Approach Settlement: Stabilizing Voids and Loose Soils Without Excavation
264 grout-filled helical piles installed with no vibration next to the existing bulkhead and storefronts. Installing contractor: South Jersey Helical Piers. Photo Credit: Danbro Distributors
Instant, Removable Foundations: Using Large Helical Anchors for Crane Pads and Temporary Mooring
Modern Marine Terminals: Integrated Waterfront Construction

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
Building on Soft Ground: How Engineers Make Marginal Sites Buildable
TIP testing uses heat from curing concrete to assess drilled shaft integrity. Sensors on the reinforcement cage can help identify potential changes in shaft shape or concrete cover. Photo Credit: GRL Engineers, Inc
Thermal Integrity Profiling (TIP) vs CSL Testing for Drilled Shafts
Advanced, Comprehensive QA/QC Programs: Aiding Accelerated Construction Schedules
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

HSS or Wide Flange? Material Choices for Marine, Foundation & Heavy Civil Applications
High-Modulus Sheet Pile Walls: When and How to Use Them for Deep Excavations
O-Pile® uses steel pipes with welded PilePro® connectors to form a continuous pipe sheet pile wall. Photo Credit: Sheet-Pile LLC
How O-Pile® Improves Bending Moment Capacity in Pipe Sheet Pile Walls

PROJECTS

One of SFT’s Largest Fender Orders in Australia for Port of Dampier
Liebherr Electrifies Hydraulic Construction Project with Unplugged Crawler Crane
REV Drill Supports 64-Foot-Deep Water Main Repair in Houston

INDUSTRY NEWS

John Lawrie Tubulars USA Acquires Clydesdale Steel, Expanding Northeast Fabrication Capabilities

John Lawrie Tubulars USA (“JLT”), a leading supplier of steel piling products and foundation solutions,…

REMARKETPLACE to Auction Five Low-Hour Pile Drivers on October 21

Remarketplace is offering five 2022 GRT Utilicorp pile drivers at an online auction on Wednesday,…

Enhanced Machine Operator Awareness with TMC and StackLite

Upcoming Webinar: Enhanced Machine Operator Awareness with TMC and StackLite

Measutronics will host an webinar titled “Enhanced Machine Operator Awareness with TMC and StackLite.” The…

DFI’s 51st Annual Conference Program Available Focus on Sea Level Impacts

Hawthorne, N.J. : The program is available for DFI’s 51st Annual Conference (DFI51), November 2–5,…

Visit Numa at GEOFLUID

October 7 – 10, 2026 Visit Numa Rock Drilling Products in Pavilion 2 Aisle L…

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