Bill Hansons talk Its Not the Steel Its the Paper was more a reference to the fact that there was always more than enough equipment (steel) in the U.S. to do what was needed (despite pronouncements to the contrary) he explained. The question was how quickly the engineering permitting and contracting could be prepared. They were equally challenged but in the American tradition of teamwork and cooperation in a crisis we all excelled in our own areas of expertise he said. Read More
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This project was a successful application of a total cleaning system (TCS) where the particular type of solids of the sediments permitted the dredger to avoid the costly construction of a dredged material maintenance area (DMMA) or the transportation and tipping fees for a municipal landfill. The surface waters were cleaned in tandem and contributed to a higher quality benthic environment in the canals. Read More
International dredging-related contracts and events of recent months. Read More
On Oct. 29 2010 representatives from the Army Corps of Engineers joined Rep. Jos Serrano Rep. Joseph Crowley New York City Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe Deputy Bronx Borough President Aurelia Greene District Manager Kenneth Kearns Bronx Borough Commissioner Hector M. Aponte and Community Board 10 Chair Virginia Gallagher in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Orchard Beach Shoreline Protection Project. Originally constructed by the City of New York in the 1930s Orchard Beach is a major draw for residents of the Bronx and its surrounding communities. Last year more than 1.4 million or close to 14000 residents per day visited the beach. The beachs last re-nourishment occurred in 1964. Read More
In tonight’s State of the Union address President Obama is expected to announce infrastructure commitments that would help improve the industry outlook if enacted AGC officials said. AGC the Associated… Read More
The GLDD cutterhead dredge Texas ran aground at the Brownsville-Santiago Pass Texas south jetty during a storm on Thursday January 20. A Coast Guard report said the dredge suffered severe… Read More
Stephen Apsey became general manager of Teledyne Odom Hydrographic on December 24 upon the retirement of Richard Byrd. Apsey has had a lifelong connection with the company and “has a… Read More
In tonight’s State of the Union address President Obama is expected to announce infrastructure commitments that would help improve the industry outlook if enacted AGC officials said. AGC the Associated… Read More
The GLDD cutterhead dredge Texas ran aground at the Brownsville-Santiago Pass Texas south jetty during a storm on Thursday January 20. A Coast Guard report said the dredge suffered severe… Read More
Stephen Apsey became general manager of Teledyne Odom Hydrographic on December 24 upon the retirement of Richard Byrd. Apsey has had a lifelong connection with the company and “has a… Read More
