DredgeWire Publisher’s Note: It is especially gratifying to see this recognition for Orion’s employee Eddie Gary, as I’ve had the fun and privilege of racing against Eddie (and his dad Jim!) all over the United States. I can attest that his latest win is a very big deal, and big congratulations are in order. Congratulations… Read More
CPRA’s Brad “Sweet Grass” Miller Retires After 27 Years We want to wish Brad “Sweet Grass” Miller a happy retirement! For over 27 years, Brad led several projects such Caminada 1 and 2 (BA-0045, BA-0143), NRDA Caillou Lake Headlands (TE-0100), Spanish Pass (BA-0203), Maurepas (PO-0029), and several other projects. Since Maurepas’ authorization in 2001, Brad… Read More
Moving 24 million cubic yards of earth is more than a sitework project; it is a geographic reorganization. For Landmark Construction, “Project Connect” — the massive 1,600-acre EV manufacturing campus in South Carolina — presented a Herculean challenge: level a mountain, fill 120-foot depths and install a subterranean city of utilities, all on a breakneck… Read More
Strategic Acquisition Strengthens Inland Waterway Capabilities J.F. Brennan Company, Inc. (Brennan) has finalized the acquisition of Budrovich Contracting Co., Inc.’s marine operations, securing a permanent operational base in St. Louis and reinforcing its position across the Mississippi River system. The transaction, effective immediately, integrates Budrovich’s fleet, experienced personnel, and established client relationships into Brennan’s portfolio…. Read More
Antin Infrastructure Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on infrastructure investments, has completed the acquisition of Vigor Marine Group from an affiliate of Lone Star Funds. Vigor Marine Group is a leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul services, as well as marine fabrication and services to the naval, defense and commercial maritime sectors… Read More
HOUSTON, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — McDermott International, Ltd (“McDermott” or the “Company”) today announced financial results for the second quarter 2026. For the three months ended June 30, 2026, revenue was $2.3 billion; adjusted EBITDA was $143 million; and cash flow used in operating activities was $76 million. Net income reached $41 million during the quarter…. Read More
Arcadis, a global leader in intelligence-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, today announced that Stu Appelbaum, national technical expert within the company’s water management practice, has received the 2025 Civil Works Planning Awards Lifetime Planning Achievement Award. The honor recognizes planning professionals whose careers have made outstanding contributions to… Read More
CHARLESTON, SC — AUG. 18, 2026 — South Carolina Ports is excited to announce Patrick McCrory as its new Chief Operating Officer as it works to be the preferred Southeast port for customers wanting reliability and speed for their supply chains. McCrory will lead SC Ports’ more than 500-person operations team, who are responsible for… Read More
At our La Crosse headquarters, construction is officially underway on the 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐔𝐁𝐂 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, a vision years in the making and a new chapter for commercial dive training in the Midwest. For many aspiring and experienced divers, one of the biggest barriers to training is location. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝟓,𝟎𝟎𝟐-𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐞-𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 will… Read More
Manson is proud to announce that Manson’s P-224 Causeway, Boat Channel and Turning Basin & P-226 Ammunition Pier NAVWPNSTA Seal Beach project received the Best Specialty Construction Award for Engineering News-Record (ENR) West’s 2026 Best Project Competition for its Southern California subregion. More than 130 projects from across the west coast including Hawaii were reviewed… Read More
C&C Marine and Repair has delivered a new 160-foot, unmanned steel idler barge to Orion Marine Construction to support its dredging operations. The barge was designed by The Shearer Group and is intended to connect with both new and existing dredges in Orion’s fleet. The barge’s key feature is an integrated walking-spud system that allows the combined dredge-and-idler-barge unit to advance approximately 30 feet… Read More
WESTMINSTER, Colo., Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble Inc. (Nasdaq: TRMB) today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Second Quarter 2026 Financial Highlights Revenue of $972.0 million, up 11 percent on a year-over-year basis, up 10 percent on an organic basis Annualized recurring revenue (“ARR”) was $2.51 billion, up 14 percent year-over-year, up 12 percent on… Read More
NEW YORK and WESTMINSTER, Colo., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The American Geographical Society (AGS) and Trimble today announced that company founder Charlie Trimble has been selected to receive the Society’s O.M. Miller Cartographic Medal. One of the Society’s highest honors, the medal recognizes individuals whose contributions have significantly advanced cartography and the geographic sciences. “Charlie Trimble helped transform GPS from… Read More
By Patrick Bloodgood ARLINGTON, Va. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted a Change of Responsibility ceremony between outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas W. Galick, the 15th USACE command sergeant major, and incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Shade Munday at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, in Arlington, Virginia, Aug. 15. The ceremony was followed by a retirement ceremony… Read More
July 29, 2026 (Barnstable, MA) – The Barnstable County Dredge Program has completed its 30th season of dredging on Cape Cod, marking several significant milestones for the regional program. Beginning in mid-September, the “Longer, Wider, Deeper” dredging project in the Popponesset Bay Approach Channel in Mashpee became the department’s largest single-season project ever, with more than 57,000 cubic… Read More