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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

Fall protection is critical in piling operations where crews work at height and over water. The right systems reduce risk and keep projects moving safely.
Fall Protection in Piling Operations: Integrating Rigging Gear for Worker Safety on Elevated Sites
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

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

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

Join Quake Wrap at World of Concrete 2026!

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

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…

Registration Now Open for DSC’s 3-Day Aggregate Training Short Course 2026

Registration is now open for the DSC 3-Day Aggregate Training Short Course 2026, taking place…

Equipment Corporation of America Promotes Dave Johnston to Vice President

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

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