VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has selected William Bradley as chief of the Engineering and Construction Division. The mission of the Engineering and Construction Division is to be a full-service engineering organization, reliable and responsive to the development of engineering projects. Engineering & Construction Division strives to meet the… Read More
Remembering Royce Wilken By Jennifer Carpenter, AWO President & CEO AWO mourns the death of longtime industry leader and former Chairman of the Board Royce Wilken (1953-2025), who passed away on February 11. As President of American River Transportation Company, Royce served as AWO’s Midwest Region Chairman before becoming Chairman of the Board in 2007…. Read More
Chaney Enterprises acquired Williams Sand & Clay, a family-owned business located in Eagle Springs, North Carolina. The addition gives Chaney a second aggregate location in North Carolina following the opening of Grifton Sand & Gravel in 2024. Serving central North Carolina, Williams Sand & Clay provides washed concrete sand, ball field clay, fill dirt, topsoil, white… Read More
A Haynes Boone appellate team led by Partner Mark Trachtenberg and Associate Ryan Pitts successfully reversed a $3.8 million jury verdict and obtained a take-nothing judgment from the Texas Fourteenth Court of Appeals in Houston on behalf of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company in a high-stakes maritime personal injury case. The case, which involved… Read More
New contracts with ZIM and K-Line drive momentum as STAX scales emissions control across global shipping fleets, supported by $70 million in funding led by Firstime Credit and Deutsche Bank Private Credit & Infrastructure LOS ANGELES — STAX Engineering, a pioneer in maritime emissions capture and control, today announced $70 million in funding led by… Read More
By John D. McCown In his inaugural address on January 21, 2025, President Trump said, “American ships are being severely overcharged and not treated fairly in any way, shape or form, and that includes the United States Navy. And above all, China is operating the canal. And we didn’t give it to China. We gave it to… Read More
Environmental Journal Recognizes Firms for Business Achievement in Growth, M&A, IT, D&I, Technology, Project Merit, Industry Leadership, and Social Contribution San Diego, CA – Arcadis, a global leader in intelligence-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions, today announced that it has been honored with a Business Achievement Award for Technology Merit in 2024 by the… Read More
The Dredging Contractors of America welcomes Dean Marine & Excavating, Inc. (Dean Marine) to the association. Dean Marine, based in Mt. Clemens Michigan, has a long history of dredging and has successfully completed many dredging projects in various locations throughout the Great Lakes. Dean Marine’s services also include shoreline restoration, marine towing, tug assistance, barge… Read More
By Noah Hertz Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that Lynda Kirker will fill a vacant seat on the St. Augustine Port, Beach and Waterway Authority Board. Kirker, who lives in St. Augustine, is a retired chief financial officer of Flagler Hospital and works as a certified public accountant. Jacksonville Today thanks our sponsors. Become one. Speaking… Read More
Project Engineers like Steven Curbelo play a pivotal role in our success at Weeks Marine. From planning and coordinating tasks to ensuring work aligns with project plans and reviewing weekly cost reports, Steven’s contributions are essential to his team. His passion? Watching projects come to life. “It’s incredibly rewarding to watch the construction process unfold… Read More
Customer Profile: Headquartered in Brownsville, Wisconsin, U.S., Michels Corporation is an international energy and infrastructure construction contractor with offices in North America, Australia and Germany. The firm’s marine division services include marine construction, shoreline restoration and trenchless crossings. Business Challenge: Improve equipment reliability and operator productivity on underwater activities such as dredging. Solutions: Trimble Marine… Read More
New York, February 24, 2024— The Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey (MAPONY/NJ) announces the 31st International Maritime Hall of Fame (IMHOF) award dinner will be held on May 21st at The Lighthouse, Pier 61 at Chelsea Piers in New York City. One of the industry’s most prestigious honors, the IMHOF… Read More
We’re proud to kick off our Engineer’s Week with our President and CEO, Harry Stewart. Harry earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of California. He then joined The Dutra Group in 1983. Thank you for your leadership and your service, Harry! Source
The CDMCS held its Q1 Meeting yesterday at the Water Campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Hosted by Mr. Craig Taylor of Pine Bluff Sand and Gravel, the event brought together the CDMCS, USACE, and industry partners in an incredible setting. Insightful discussions on dredge and marine construction safety, along with an interactive USACE presentation on… Read More
For our final feature, we are proud to present another of our up-and-coming engineers, William Ng. Will has worked with Dutra for the last four years. Thank you for your hard work and dedication! Source