When building a bridge or any other structure in water, a dewatering solution is crucial to completing the project successfully. All dewatering methods are essentially the same, specifically to create a dry work environment. There are, however,...
What is a Cofferdam in Construction?
In 539 B.C. the first cofferdam was built by King Cyrus of Persia to capture the city of Babylon. While modern dewatering efforts don’t usually concern advancing empires, the cofferdams used today are just as important for construction projects....
Dewatering Precautions for Your Construction Site
Dewatering your construction site is faster and easier than expected when using the Aqua-Barrier water-filled cofferdams. Aqua-Barriers use less equipment and manpower to install than conventional cofferdam methods, saving you time and money on...
6 Ways to Cut Down Your Construction Costs
Operating a construction business costs money, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t ways to cut costs. With careful planning and action, you can also help eliminate waste, decrease negative environmental impact, and boost your bottom line. [bctt...
How to Keep Your Construction Project On Schedule
Keeping your construction project on schedule is vital to your profit and your company’s reputation. There are many things that can throw your schedule off, like adverse weather, unreliable workers, or unavailable resources. [bctt tweet="Almost all...
Top 4 Dewatering Myths Debunked
Dewatering for a construction project might have been arduous and time-consuming in the past, but a lot has changed over the years making these projects easier and safer than ever. In fact, many old dewatering practices have been abandoned, meaning...
Preparing for an In-Water Repair
When construction projects require repairs in a body of water, it is important to understand what is required and how to successfully prepare. A repair requiring water work might include fixing a dam, constructing or repairing a boat ramp,...
Your Construction Checklist
All building projects need solid plans in order for the construction process to go smoothly. This is especially true for special circumstances, such as dewatering or pipeline construction. [bctt tweet="A carefully planned construction checklist...
Top 4 Environmental Considerations for Construction
The construction industry isn’t slowing down anytime soon, and it has a proven detrimental impact on the environment, too. [bctt tweet="Over 500 million tons of construction debris is discarded per year in America." username="HSIServicesInc"] More...
Top Ways to Cut Construction Costs Without Sacrificing Quality
Finding new ways to cut overhead costs is typically a top priority of many industries, but especially in construction. Over the past few years, construction spending has continually increased, and unfortunately, according to the EPA, much of it...