You may think that your business is safe from the chance of being struck by any kind of natural disaster, such as a hurricane, flash flood or even an earthquake. If that is your attitude, then you are taking a…
Overseeing a construction project that is either directly within a source of water, or greatly affected by one is always a challenge. Over the past twenty years or so, the use of a cofferdam has become more prevalent when a…
In an ideal world, every construction project would take place unhindered in a water-free environment. Frequently though, cutting off a source of water completely is just not possible, nor is removing static water completely from a construction site. The alternative…
The extreme weather conditions the globe has been experiencing for the past decade or so have helped contribute to the problem of dune erosion. Dunes are an important part of any coastline as they help preserve nature’s natural eco-system. They…
Over the past decade or so the United States has seen an increase in the number of extreme weather events hitting coastlines. Whether you are of the opinion that the reasons for climate change are manmade or part of a…