Drawbridges have a dark past and a modern history of accidents
After the most recent incident in West Palm Beach, we take a look at how drawbridges have their fair share of accidents.
Marine Construction
Marine construction news and articles.
Waterfront property in North Bay Road in Miami Beach selling like water
A number of high-priced sales have closed in recent months on North Bay Road, Miami Beach, setting new records for the neighborhood.
Construction law: hurricane incidents acts of God when it comes to dock repairs?
Construction law governs disputes between the parties involved in the construction process, for example, a builder and a homeowner or the party contracting the job. There are many laws that govern the construction process, and that applies to the various businesses and professions that are a part of and serve the construction industry. Construction law …
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How to Tell If Your Seawall is Damaged
A well-built seawall is essential to any waterfront property and if your seawall fails, it can be devastating to the homeowner but also to the houses nearby. Our friends at Gibson Marine put together a list of five signs to keep an eye out for signs of seawall damage. This list can help you keep …
How to Clean a Composite Deck
Composite decks offer a lower level of all-around maintenance. Often, the only maintenance composite decking requires is an occasional power washing. Extremely dirty decks can require a deck brush and some mild cleaning agents, but the main benefit of owning composites is most products manufactured today require no special equipment or techniques to keep it …
The story behind the iconic surfing dock stunt
A 100-foot plastic floating dock curls over the waves and six pro surfers jump from it into the water. You’ve probably seen this video launched in 2017. The video was produced by Volcom, the surf brand in partnership with Stab, an australian surfing magazine.
Featured project: Naples Seawall rebuild by Orick Marine Construction
We are proud to start this column with a project from a 25 year old marine construction company. Greg Orick Marine Construction from Naples, FL, kicks off our weekly featured project section with a seawall rebuild that was a major undertaking. They started by removing 80 feet of seawall, in two days, replaced it with …
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Dock Building in Rhode Island: permits and waterfront living
There are a lot of reasons why you should visit or live in Rhode Island. Rhode Island has the best exotic beaches in the northeast of the United States. If you have opulence in mind, Rhode Island has all you need. They have the best natural beaches where you can have a most splendid time …
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Revetment definitions, what revetments are used for and advantages
A revetment is a structure that is designed to protect the shore area from gradual erosion from seawater bashing. It is mostly used in areas where the coastline is vulnerable to the flow of the sea.
Dock repair procedures and what to look for. Or you can just hire a specialist.
Because of the forces of nature your boat dock will show signs of wear and tear over the years but how can you tell when your boat dock has reached it’s peak? Having certainty of when you need to do repairs on your dock can help you save a considerable amount of money in repairs …
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