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2 weeks ago | 
buildingexcellence.news | Debra Wood
Crews are closing in on completion of the last phase of the $70 million Low Battery Seawall Repair in Charleston, South Carolina, as officials already report earlier sections have protected property along the lower peninsula from storms and high tides. “It ended up successful and popular,” said Matthew Fountain, Director of the Department of Stormwater Management for the city, explaining that it helps everyone to better enjoy the area while offering flood protection for residents.
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3 weeks ago | 
constructionnews.us | Debra Wood
Crews are closing in on completion of the last phase of the $70 million Low Battery Seawall Repair in Charleston, South Carolina, as officials already report earlier sections have protected property along the lower peninsula from storms and high tides. “It ended up successful and popular,” said Matthew Fountain, Director of the Department of Stormwater Management for the city, explaining that it helps everyone to better enjoy the area while offering flood protection for residents.
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1 month ago | 
constructionnews.us | Debra Wood
As a local construction firm wraps up work on the first phase of the $15 million Apalachicola Bay Living Shoreline project in Franklin County, Florida, the oyster population and the amount of sediment have already increased. “There has been a decade-long struggle for the bay and the oyster industry,” said Jamie Miller, Project Manager with North Florida Construction of Clarksville, Florida, the contractor completing the project.
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1 month ago | 
buildingexcellence.news | Debra Wood
As a local construction firm wraps up work on the first phase of the $15 million Apalachicola Bay Living Shoreline project in Franklin County, Florida, the oyster population and the amount of sediment have already increased. “There has been a decade-long struggle for the bay and the oyster industry,” said Jamie Miller, Project Manager with North Florida Construction of Clarksville, Florida, the contractor completing the project.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
constructionnews.us | Debra Wood
Aiming to improve reliability and prepare for future growth in the Bolivar Peninsula in Galveston County, Texas, Entergy Texas has embarked on a $110 million upgrade to its energy production facilities to withstand 150 mph winds during hurricanes.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
constructionnews.us | Debra Wood
“Making connections is what the Gordie Howe International Bridge is all about,” said Charl van Niekerk, Chief Executive Officer, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA). “While we celebrate the physical deck connection, it gives us the opportunity to look to the very near future when we will see truck drivers make their way to deliver their freight to market, commuters heading to work and back home again, and tourists enjoying the views that bond our two countries from the multi-use path.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
buildingexcellence.news | Debra Wood
“Making connections is what the Gordie Howe International Bridge is all about,” said Charl van Niekerk, Chief Executive Officer, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA). “While we celebrate the physical deck connection, it gives us the opportunity to look to the very near future when we will see truck drivers make their way to deliver their freight to market, commuters heading to work and back home again, and tourists enjoying the views that bond our two countries from the multi-use path.
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
buildingexcellence.news | Debra Wood
“This bridge replacement will continue to serve the community by providing a safe crossing option over the White River for vehicles and pedestrians,” said Mahendra Thilliyar, Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) Project Manager. VTrans undertook the project in Windsor County after the original Hartford #7 bridge was deemed structurally deficient, with advanced corrosion, concrete deterioration, and many maintenance needs.
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
constructionnews.us | Debra Wood
“This bridge replacement will continue to serve the community by providing a safe crossing option over the White River for vehicles and pedestrians,” said Mahendra Thilliyar, Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) Project Manager. VTrans undertook the project in Windsor County after the original Hartford #7 bridge was deemed structurally deficient, with advanced corrosion, concrete deterioration, and many maintenance needs.
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Aug 4, 2024 | 
buildingexcellence.news | Debra Wood
Businesses come and go. Some survive for several years, but few thrive and grow for 50-plus years. For Max Jantz Excavating (MJE) of Montezuma, Kansas, 2024 marks that golden milestone. Max Jantz began MJE 50 years ago with a single tractor, a determination to succeed, and a love of the land. His children, Aaron Jantz and Heather Jantz, remember a family story where Max came home from working at the co-op and told his dad that he was going to buy a scraper and become a dirt mover.
