By Rob Shaul, Senior Vice President, Low Carbon Solution, McDermott As the global energy sector continues to evolve, the LNG industry is entering a new phase of opportunity and complexity. A fresh wave of LNG development is clearly forming, driven by shifting demand, geopolitical shifts, and the ongoing push for decarbonisation. The question is not… Read More
Improved production planning and forecasting, along with new integrations with Trimble ProjectSight and Viewpoint Vista enabling better project management and financial data flow Trimble® today announced the availability of the 2025i version of Tekla® PowerFab®, a comprehensive software suite for managing steel fabrication. The new version offers improved production planning and forecasting, as well as a new integration… Read More
A ship Austal USA didn’t get to build tells a story about the challenges facing the Mobile-based shipbuilder today. Between 2017 and 2020, Austal was one of a half dozen builders competing to build a new class of Navy frigates. A lot was riding on it: Austal was an all-aluminum shipbuilder that desperately needed to line… Read More
We are proud to announce that Zebulon “Zeb” Duco-Moore has been promoted to Vice President of Operations at Parker Towing Company. In this role, Zeb will oversee all river operations, including vessels and crews, maintenance, and navigation. Please join us in congratulating Zeb on this well-deserved promotion. Source
The chairman of the State Ports Authority Board has stepped down on the heels of the appointment of a new executive director. “It’s time for me to move on,” said Danny McComas on Wednesday. McComas, who leaves with two years remaining on his term, said he didn’t have any additional comments to add about his… Read More
NEW ENTERPRISE, Pa. — New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. (“NESL” or the “Company”) announced that on September 12th it had acquired all the outstanding stock of Marstellar Holding Company. The strategic acquisition consists of two ready mixed concrete plants on a single site in the Duncannon, Pennsylvania area. The site is ideally situated along… Read More
Panama City, FL – Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. (ESG) is pleased to announce an agreement with HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Division to support the limited production of outfitted structural units for the U.S. Navy’s Flight III Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided missile destroyers. Building on the success of a recent pilot program in which ESG constructed a… Read More
Everett, WA – Everett Ship Repair, LLC (ESR), a leading provider of ship repair and conversion services in the Pacific Northwest, proudly announces the acquisition of the floating dry-dock Hercules. The dry-dock was towed from San Diego by Baydelta using their tug Delta Deanna, a tug built by Nichols Brothers Boat Builders. Hercules is now the largest dry-dock in Puget Sound… Read More
The letter requests the elimination of the type-approval regulatory system that forces manufacturers into costly, duplicate certification processes and limits vessel operators’ access to cutting-edge equipment New Orleans, LA — As the federal government intensifies efforts to reduce burdensome maritime regulations, the Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) is calling on the Administration to eliminate all… Read More
J.F. Brennan Company (Brennan) is proud to announce that it has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the ninth consecutive year. This recognition reflects Brennan’s long-standing commitment to fostering a culture where employees feel safe, valued, supported, and empowered. This year’s certification marks a milestone, with 113 more employees participating in the survey than ever… Read More
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK – Arcadis, a global leader in intelligence-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets, has been recognized as one of the Top 250 Sustainability Companies by Sustainability Magazine. The official Top 250 Sustainability Companies 2025 list launched on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, during Sustainability LIVE London… Read More
Trimble Earthworks Grade Control Platform Now Available for KOBELCO Excavators through North American Dealer Network KATY, Texas and WESTMINSTER, Colo. — KOBELCO Construction Machinery U.S.A. and Trimble® (Nasdaq: TRMB) today announced an expanded collaboration that makes the Trimble Earthworks grade control platform 2D guidance and control systems available directly through select KOBELCO dealers in North America. This new offering, launched as KOBELCO’s… Read More
We’re incredibly proud to be ranked among Engineering News-Record ’s Top 400 Contractors and Top Specialty Contractors! Orion Marine earned recognition in multiple categories this year, most notably at #2 in Marine + Port Facilities! These rankings are a reflection of the incredible work our teams do. To our crews in the field, our engineers… Read More
Dimensions is the Industry Event for Engineering and Construction Professionals to Gain Confidence from Connected Data, Technology and Workflows WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) announced today the return of its flagship user conference, Trimble Dimensions 2025: trimble.com/dimensions. This premier event, focused on connecting the physical and digital worlds to transform industries, will take place November 10-12, 2025,… Read More
From the archives of The Dutra Museum of Dredging: The dredge Thor, constructed 1907 Built from iron and wood, dredge booms were under stress from the constant compression and tension of the working cycle. The swing and recovery of removing soils from the center of a river channel could produce a tension of 170 tons…. Read More