When floodwaters rise or construction crews need to create a dry work zone, traditional sandbags are often the first solution people think of. But for many contractors, municipalities, and property owners, there’s a faster, more efficient...
Rescue Eroding Land: The Aqua-Barrier Solution You Need Now
Coastal erosion and shoreline loss are becoming bigger problems across the country. This can happen because of rising water levels, strong storms, or even human activity. No matter the cause, the results are often the same: lost land, damaged...
Bridge Construction Simplified With the Aqua-Barrier®
Bridge construction and maintenance often present one major obstacle: how to control the water on the worksite efficiently. Whether it’s an abutment replacement or a full bridge rehabilitation, creating a dry,...
Caisson vs. Cofferdam: What’s the Difference?
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,...
