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DEEP FOUNDATIONS

20 Essential Tips for Safe and Efficient Diesel Pile Hammer Operation
Installation torque is commonly used as a field indicator of axial load capacity for helical deep foundations. Measured torque values help confirm that foundations meet design requirements before construction progresses. Photo Credit: Pier Tech Systems LLC
How Torque Monitoring Improves Load Verification in Helical Deep Foundations
5 Key Considerations When Hiring a Helical Pile Contractor for Large Industrial Projects

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

Dry weep holes after rainfall may indicate that the drainage system has become clogged. When water cannot escape, pressure continues to build behind the retaining wall. Photo Credit: JET Filter System, LLC
5 Signs of Retaining Wall Failure Caused by Hydrostatic Pressure
Real-time multibeam sonar systems provide full seabed coverage, unlike traditional single beam surveys that rely on spaced lines. This allows contractors to identify issues immediately rather than after post-processing. Photo Credit: Measutronics
How Real-Time Survey Data is Transforming Decision-Making on Marine Job Sites
Lift Planning and Safety Best Practices for Waterfront and Barge Crane Operations

GEOTECH ENGINEERING

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
Geotechnical Baseline Reports (GBR)
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

Port of Tampa Expansion Implements PIANC-Recommended Cone Fender Design
SF Marina Enhances Pier Sixty-Six in Ft. Lauderdale with State-of-the-Art Fuel Dock
Dynamic Pile Testing for Florida’s High-Speed Rail Foundations

INDUSTRY NEWS

Used Pile Driving Equipment for Sale

For more information, contact Willie Kirch at 201-786-3354 or at williekirch@gmail.com. For more information, contact…

JK Steel Products is Hiring a Yard Manager in Folkston, GA

JK Steel Products is seeking an experienced Yard Manager to oversee daily operations at its…

DFI Educational Trust Hosting Gala in Toronto to Support the Manuel Fine Civil Engineering Scholarship Fund

Hawthorne, N.J. : The DFI Educational Trust is hosting a fundraising dinner for the Manuel Fine…

How to Specify DOT-Approved and Buy America-Compliant Weep Hole Filters

Weep hole filters may be a small item in a project specification, but selecting the…

ShibataFenderTeam’s Sollana Factory in Full Operation

Over the past year, the Sollana factory has successfully transitioned from a newly commissioned plant…

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