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DEEP FOUNDATIONS

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
Environmental drilling commonly uses auger methods because they allow soil sampling without drilling fluids that could alter contamination results. This makes auger and bit selection critical for maintaining sample integrity on construction sites. Photo Credit: N&N Drilling Supply
Best Practices for Auger and Bit Selection in Environmental Drilling for Construction Sites

MARINE CONSTRUCTION

Corrosion Resistance in Marine Rigging: Choosing the Right Wire Rope for Coastal Foundation Projects
Steel reinforcement enables concrete bridges and marine structures to resist tensile and flexural stresses caused by traffic loads, wind, and water movement. Without reinforcement, concrete elements would be far more vulnerable to cracking and structural failure. Photo Credit: D.T. Read Steel
The Role of Steel Reinforcement in Long-Lasting Coastal and Marine Structures
Dock material selection plays a major role in long term maintenance costs for marine facilities. Timber, steel, aluminum, and composite systems each respond differently to moisture, biological activity, and mechanical wear. Photo Credit: Meeco Sullivan
Best Practices for Dock Selection and Repair in Aging Marine Facilities

GEOTECH ENGINEERING

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

The Role of Groundwater Flow in Sheet Pile Stability
Pile tips protect pile toes from deformation and cracking when driving through dense, abrasive, or obstructed soils. Proper toe protection helps maintain pile geometry and preserves load-carrying capacity after installation. Photo Credit: Versa-Steel Inc.
Preventing Damage During Pile Driving with Proper Tip Selection
Steel products used in marine construction are commonly exposed to saltwater, oxygen, and moisture, which significantly accelerate corrosion compared to inland environments. Proper material selection and corrosion protection methods help extend service life and reduce maintenance costs. Photo Credit: Alliance Steel Trading Corporation
Guide to Selecting Steel Products for Diverse Marine Construction Projects

PROJECTS

Specialized Heavy Lifting and Transport Solutions for Singapore’s Offshore Island
Stop Soil Loss & Stabilize Retaining Walls Without Excavation
New Underground Railway: Liebherr’s LB 55 Drills Through Munich

INDUSTRY NEWS

18-Inch Square Tubing Supports Spud Barge Construction

Steel Supply recently sourced some 18″ square tubing with a 3/4″ wall, and naturally had…

Equipment Corporation of America Promotes Dave Johnston to Vice President

Pittsburgh, PA — Equipment Corporation of America (ECA) is proud to announce the promotion of…

Register Today for Nucor Skyline Steel Solutions Webinar

CASE STUDY: OC LOOP SEGMENT D Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm ET Don Tylenda…

DFI & ICOG Announce Call for Abstracts for the 2027 Grouting & Deep Mixing Conference

The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) and the International Conference on Grouting (ICOG), together with Conference…

Maximize Your Equipment Tax Write-Offs

As the year comes to a close, businesses have a prime opportunity to capitalize on…

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