Impacts and Risks of Climate Change
A new government report outlining the impacts to the United States of global warming/climate change warns of extreme weather disasters worsening in the US. After many forms of research were gathered and the data analyzed, new findings and information paired with existing data cite that not only is this expected, but the trend that will ...
Hurricane Willa and Tropical Storm Vicente
Hurricane Willa, a Category 4 hurricane in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, gained rapid intensification and elevated briefly to the status of Category 5 today, but deescalated quickly back to Cat 4. It is expected that Hurricane Willa will make landfall Tuesday night north of Puerto Vallarta, bringing an abundance of rain, as well as damaging ...
Cofferdam Application – Shoreline Restoration and Erosion Control
When it comes to our shorelines, it’s easy to forget just how important the care and maintenance are of these natural barriers are and how easy it is to take for granted their importance. The erosion of a body of waters shoreline is a natural and unpreventable process, though there are ways to undo the ...
2018 Eastern Pacific Hurricanes
The record active storm season of 1992 in the Eastern Pacific stands at 27 named storms, 16 hurricanes, and 11 major hurricanes (rated Category 3 or higher). As of October 19, there have been 21 named storms, 12 of which became hurricanes, and 9 which were categorized as major hurricanes. This season is fast approaching ...
Hurricane Michael’s Aftermath
Michael began as a tropical depression on October 7th after over a week of slow development. The following day, Michael had intensified to hurricane status and finally developed the necessary strength to become a Category 4 hurricane the very next day. The highest sustained winds were reported to be 155 mph as it made landfall ...
Tropical Depression Fourteen/Hurricane Michael
Slow moving Tropical Depression Fourteen is located near Yucatan Peninsula, 90 miles south of Cozumel, Mexico, and headed north-northwest currently. It is anticipated that the Depression will likely form into a tropical storm today, Sunday the 7th of October. It is anticipated that fourteen/Michael will be drawn northward through the Gulf of Mexico and could ...
What to Look For in a Cofferdam
When it comes to setting up a cofferdam and cofferdam system for your project, whether it be in the business sector or for home use, there are certain things that you need to focus on, things that you cannot compromise on. You know what the project is and you know the importance of getting the ...
Autumn in Michigan and Winterization Prep
One of the most beautiful sights to see in Michigan is the Autumn. There’s nothing quite like the sights and scents and sounds. The feelings that fill Michiganders with comfort, the memories of childhood fall, the beauty of the landscape are all inescapable as fall approaches. The greenery changes to vibrant oranges, yellows, reds, and ...
Hurricane Florence
Hurricane Florence has been making a dangerous and terrifying impact, particularly in the Carolina’s. The catastrophic blows of the hurricane that was downgraded to a tropical storm then picked up enough momentum to become a hurricane again are seemingly unending. In North Carolina, 750,000+ residences and businesses have lost electricity. There has already been approximately ...
Reducing Your Footprint While Doing 3-D Projects
In today’s day and age, environmental awareness and protection is a hot topic and key concern to the population as a whole. Environmental regulations in construction and industry continue to be set in order to make the products offered and the procedures followed more environmentally-conscientious. Environmentally friendly solutions in construction can always be achieved and ...