Water Management & Flood Blog
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Pipeline Construction: Energy Delivered
The United States is no stranger to pipelines or pipeline networks as over 3 million miles of mainline and other pipeline networks traverse the continent currently. Over half of our current gas pipeline infrastructure has come in the 1950's and...

The Failing American Infrastructure
231,000 of the 617,000 bridges in the US or 37%. That is the number of bridges currently in the United States that need repair or preservation work. It's all part of a larger, more eye-opening problem, America's Infrastructure is aging and is...

Greater Flood Risk Requires Greater Protection
The recent Hurricane Ida is just a memory for some of us. For many others, it is the source of daily struggles through a long, ongoing recovery. It also doesn’t take a long look back to remember other devastating events like Hurricane Harvey, which...

The Aqua Barrier in Pipeline Dewatering
If you plan to carry out a pipeline dewatering project on a construction site, investing in the Aqua Barrier is essential. Dealing with water during pipeline construction can pose significant risks to workers if not handled well. So, you must...

Breaking Down the Aqua-Barrier Cofferdam Design
The best cofferdam design has an exclusive patented inner baffle system, resulting in a safe, stable, and adequate water control system. Thankfully, Aqua Barriers offer unique accessories to facilitate infield use. So if you want to lower your...

Hurricane Preparedness for Construction Sites
Proper planning is the basis of hurricane preparedness for construction sites. Buildings under construction are at high risk of catastrophic damage during hurricanes. So, planning can make a significant difference in how construction sites can...

Aqua Barrier: The Best Alternative to Sandbags for Flooding
When looking for the best alternatives to sandbags, you should first think of the Aqua Barrier. It provides sufficient flood protection for your properties. In addition, the inflated cofferdam comes with spongy internal baffles, which offer...

Inflatable Bladder Dam Installation: Preparing Your Construction Site
Whenever you have a construction project on a site filled with floodwater, it’s crucial to use an inflatable dam to maintain the project’s integrity. That will also help you keep the worksite dry and protect your workers from any danger that might...

Using the Aqua Barrier for Pipeline Construction and Inspections
During pipeline construction, it’s imperative to maintain a dry worksite, and the best way to achieve that is by using the Aqua Barrier. Unfortunately, pipeline construction usually involves many challenges of working in water, compromising the...

Seamless Bridge Repair and Dewatering with the Aqua Barrier
With the increasing number of structurally deficient bridges in the United States, bridge repair has become essential. Quoting the American Road & Transportation Department, “Nearly 231,000 U.S. bridges need major repair work or should be...