According to 2017 reports by the American Society of Civil Engineers, more than 40% of the bridges in the United States are over 50 years old, and 10% are structurally unfit. What's scarier is that over 188 million vehicles cross over these bridges...
The Importance of Dewatering Precautions to Ensure a Safe Work Site
If you work in construction, you know how important a dry worksite can be. Dewatering the construction site prior to beginning work allows the site to be safer by lowering the risk of accidents, firms the soil where work will be conducted, and it...
6 Ways to Ensure a Timely Construction Project
So much time and consideration go into commercial construction projects, and sometimes, things can get back up or slowed down, costing you lost time and money. [bctt tweet="How can you reduce the chances of delays in your next construction project?...
7 Different Kinds of Dams & Their Uses
Over 3 million miles of rivers and streams in the United States, and many of these flow into the estimated 84,000 dams around the country. But did you know that not all dams are created equal? They aren’t. In fact, there are many different kinds of...
Shoreline Stabilization Techniques for Managing Erosion
Our shorelines are very important, providing habitats for fish and wildlife, and cleans stormwater runoff before it gets to the water supply. Shoreline erosion is a natural process which takes place on all bodies of water, such as lakes, streams,...
6 Applications That Rely on Fast Dewatering Systems
Managing any project can be challenging, but especially when the project requires dewatering. An Aqua-Barrier inflatable cofferdam is the perfect tool to use in your dewatering system. You will save time, money, and manpower when you use an...
Mine Reclamation and Dewatering
Mining makes up a large part of our industry here in America. Natural gas, petroleum, and coal, sulfur, and gravel are all examples of minerals and resources we mined in our country. Mines prove useful from a few years to a few decades, but what...
3 Safety Considerations for Bridge Repair Projects
Construction work is always risky, but bridge repair projects put workers at an even heightened danger. In fact, according to OSHA, over 14,000 workers are killed on the job per year. And, with more than 56,000 bridges in America deemed...
6 Aqua-Barrier® Facts That Might Surprise You
An Aqua-Barrier® is the essential tool when you are working on a dewatering project. These inflatable dams are used in a variety of jobs including the construction of boat ramps, bridges, dams, for concrete repair, pipeline construction and more....
A Quick and Easy Guide to Inflatable Bladder Dam Installation
Inflatable bladder dams are the essential tool when you need a dry worksite for your project. These environmentally safe alternatives to sandbags and classic cofferdams. They are ideal for flood prevention, and other dewatering projects, such as...