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Trimble Announces 2025 Construction Innovation Award Winners

Trimble Announces 2025 Construction Innovation Award Winners

NV, United States

Eleven Contractors Recognized for Use of Trimble Technology for Architecture, Engineering and Construction LAS VEGAS — Trimble® today announced winners of the annual Trimble Construction Innovation Awards, recognizing exceptional use of Trimble technology to improve workflows, processes and project management by North American customers. Applicants in five award categories highlighted benefits of a wide range of Trimble… Read More

Florida Maritime Partnership Welcomes Fairwater to Strengthen Advocacy for the U.S. Maritime Industry

Florida Maritime Partnership Welcomes Fairwater to Strengthen Advocacy for the U.S. Maritime Industry

FL, United States

(November 17, 2025 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida) The Florida Maritime Partnership (FMP) welcomes Fairwater as the newest member of its coalition of U.S. maritime stakeholders committed to protecting the Jones Act and advancing the interests of the domestic maritime industry. Fairwater, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida-headquartered company operating under the Jones Act, adds to FMP’s broad… Read More

Manson Construction Wins $14.6 Million Coastal Risk Management Project at Hutchinson Island, FL

Manson Construction Wins $14.6 Million Coastal Risk Management Project at Hutchinson Island, FL

FL, United States

Manson Construction Co., Seattle, Washington, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for a coastal storm risk management project at Hutchinson Island, St. Lucie County, Florida. The amount of this action is $14,659,700. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Jensen Beach, Florida, with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2026…. Read More

Coastal Dredging Awarded $8.5 Million for Dredge Beach Placement Project at Lido Key, FL

Coastal Dredging Awarded $8.5 Million for Dredge Beach Placement Project at Lido Key, FL

FL, United States

Coastal Dredging Co. Inc.,* Hammond, Louisiana, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract for dredging beach from New Pass federal navigation channel for placement on the Lido Key beach placement area in Sarasota, Florida. The amount of this action $8,515,913.04. Bids were solicited via the internet with three received. Work will be performed in Sarasota, Florida, with… Read More


Company & People News | Dredge Mining

Port of New Orleans Appoints Morten Møller Jensen as Chief Operating Officer

LA, United States

NEW ORLEANS — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announces the appointment of Morten Møller Jensen to its executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, Jensen will oversee all port operations, with direct responsibility for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), a transformative infrastructure project… Read More

Danielle Del Sol takes over at the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach

FL, United States

The $31 million Phipps Ocean Park restoration is one reason she said ‘yes.’ Danielle Del Sol joined the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach as its chief executive and president in August and says the Phipps Ocean Park project was one of the reasons she said “yes” to the job. “The park embodies the mission of this foundation,” Del Sol… Read More

New commander Lt. Col. Jessica Rose takes the lead at 38th Aerial Port Squadron

SC, United States

The 38th Aerial Port Squadron welcomed a new commander to its ranks Nov. 15, 2025, during a change of command ceremony at the Air Base Commons here. Master Sgt. Elizabeth Guerrisky, Special Handling Supervisor assigned to the 38th Aerial Port Squadron, officiated the ceremony, which signaled the passing of the squadron guidon to new commander,… Read More

Trimble Freight Audit Launches in North America

CO, United States

Optional Add-on Service from Triumph Brings Further Visibility and Predictability to the Audit-payment Ecosystem WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Trimble today introduced its new Freight Audit software solution designed to automate and streamline the freight auditing process. TrimbleⓇ Freight Audit is designed to expedite end-to-end auditing operations by eliminating inefficiencies and manual tasks required for ensuring compliance with contracts and… Read More


Events & Conferences

International Maritime Conference in Houston has Record Attendance

TX, United States

Houston International Maritime Conference 2025 Celebrates Record Attendance and Industry Leadership in the Energy Capital of the World The 4th annual Houston International Maritime Conference (HIMC25) concluded at the Hilton Americas in downtown Houston, drawing a record-breaking 850 industry professionals from across the global supply chain, petrochemical, energy, container, and maritime sectors. This press release features multimedia…. Read More

CPRA to Host Advisory Committee Meetings on Caernarvon and Davis Pond Freshwater Diversions

LA, United States

The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA) will host two advisory committee meetings in New Orleans for the Caernarvon and Davis Pond Freshwater Diversion projects on Friday, December 12, 2025. The purpose of the meetings is to advise CPRA’s Executive Director of the operational management plans for the diversion structures. The meetings are required to assess… Read More

Marine Renewables Canada 2025 Conference & Exhibition

Canada

Celebrate the momentum in the marine renewable energy sector with Marine Renewables Canada. Our expanded 2025 conference and exhibition will bring together leading minds from across Canada and the world to explore new opportunities and chart the future of the industry. What’s new at MRC 2025 Workshops for Members by Members →At MRC 2025, learn… Read More

Orion Group Holdings Announces Conference Participation

United States

HOUSTON, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ORN) (the “Company”, “Orion”), a leading specialty construction company, today announced that Orion management will participate in the Craig-Hallum 16th Annual Alpha Select Investor Conference on November 18, 2025, in New York City. About Orion Group Holdings Orion Group Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty construction company serving the infrastructure, industrial and building sectors,… Read More


Maritime hires and promotions

Port of New Orleans Appoints Morten Møller Jensen as Chief Operating Officer

LA, United States

NEW ORLEANS — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announces the appointment of Morten Møller Jensen to its executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, Jensen will oversee all port operations, with direct responsibility for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), a transformative infrastructure project… Read More

Danielle Del Sol takes over at the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach

FL, United States

The $31 million Phipps Ocean Park restoration is one reason she said ‘yes.’ Danielle Del Sol joined the Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach as its chief executive and president in August and says the Phipps Ocean Park project was one of the reasons she said “yes” to the job. “The park embodies the mission of this foundation,” Del Sol… Read More

New commander Lt. Col. Jessica Rose takes the lead at 38th Aerial Port Squadron

SC, United States

The 38th Aerial Port Squadron welcomed a new commander to its ranks Nov. 15, 2025, during a change of command ceremony at the Air Base Commons here. Master Sgt. Elizabeth Guerrisky, Special Handling Supervisor assigned to the 38th Aerial Port Squadron, officiated the ceremony, which signaled the passing of the squadron guidon to new commander,… Read More

West Marine Appoints Paulee Day as Chief Executive Officer

FL, United States

West Marine has appointed Paulee Day as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. A lifelong boater, she has served as West Marine’s Chief Operating Officer and Corporate Secretary since February 2025, is the first woman to serve as CEO of West Marine since the Company was founded in 1968. “I have greatly enjoyed my time at… Read More


Offshore Wind Power News

US state cancels offshore wind PPA negotiations

MA, United States

Rhode Island Energy has axed its power purchase agreement (PPA) negotiations for 200MW with the 2.4GW SouthCoast offshore wind farm off Massachusetts in a further setback for the beleaguered project. “After several PPA negotiation extensions and continued uncertainty in the offshore wind industry, Rhode Island Energy was unable to come to agreeable terms for a… Read More

New Jersey offshore wind project cancelled by developer

NJ, United States

Wind Energy – USA An attorney representing Invenergy told the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities in a Friday filing that the company’s 2.4-GW offshore wind project, Leading Light Wind, is cancelled. Invenergy has determined it cannot move forward with the project under the terms and conditions set out when the BPU awarded it offshore… Read More

Industry leaders say U.S. offshore wind sector paralyzed by permitting delays under Trump administration

United States

It is no secret that the current American President has an unhealthy disdain for the wind sector. For years, President Trump has lamented the United States’ embrace of the renewable energy sector, with wind having a particular place in his apparent dislike for the industry. Now, industry leaders have pointed out that his administration’s cutbacks on… Read More

BOEM Advances Offshore Minerals Planning Efforts in American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

DC, United States

Contact(s) Jennifer Russo (202) 412-6561 WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management today announced key developments in its offshore critical minerals planning, with the completion of Area Identification offshore American Samoa and the release of a Request for Information and Interest for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. These actions mark significant progress in… Read More


Port News

Port of New Orleans Highlights Growth, Resilience, and Significant Economic Impact at 2025 State of the Port Address

LA, United States

NEW ORLEANS — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announced today it continues to deliver strong momentum across its diverse lines of business: containerized cargo, breakbulk, rail, industrial real estate and cruise during the 2025 State of the Port Address. Together, these business lines are driving measurable economic impact, supporting billions in trade activity, thousands… Read More

Port of New Orleans Appoints Morten Møller Jensen as Chief Operating Officer

LA, United States

NEW ORLEANS — The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) announces the appointment of Morten Møller Jensen to its executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In this role, Jensen will oversee all port operations, with direct responsibility for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of the Louisiana International Terminal (LIT), a transformative infrastructure project… Read More

Port of Virginia’s Stephen A. Edwards to Step Down in 2025

VA, United States

Stephen A. Edwards, the chief executive who steered the Port of Virginia through a sweeping expansion and a period of record growth, will step down at the end of 2025 to enter the private sector, the Virginia Port Authority said Monday. Mr. Edwards, who has led the port since January 2021, oversaw the completion of a $1.4 billion capital investment… Read More

Georgia Ports support 16,300 jobs in Heart of Georgia-Altamaha

GA, United States

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Port activity in Georgia supports 16,300 jobs in the Heart of Georgia-Altamaha region, and nearly 651,000 full- and part-time jobs across the Peach State, according to an economic impact study by the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business. The statewide number has grown by 41,770 jobs or 7 percent compared to Fiscal Year… Read More


Project Updates & Industry Developments

Beach Replenishment North of Indian River Inlet Completed by GLDD

DE, United States

Six-week project adds sand, caps $25–$28M dune-repair effort After about six weeks of work, the beach replenishment project immediately north of the Indian River Inlet has been completed. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, the contractor for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, finished work midway through the week of Nov. 10. It was a… Read More

Proposed Wilmington Harbor dredging raises fears for low nesting birds

NC, United States

WILMINGTON, NC – There is a peace that many birds like the brown pelican and white ibis find along the Cape Fear River. Lindsay Addison, a biologist with the Audubon Society, an organization that protects birds and their habitats, said 30% of the state’s coastal waterbirds nest on the Cape Fear River. But these nesting… Read More

California Beach Widths Show Resilience

CA, United States

San Diego County beaches gained width in the past year and average beach width across all of California has remained stable since 1985 Two new studies from researchers at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography provide encouraging news about California’s beaches at both local and statewide scales. The 2025 San Diego County Beach Report found most… Read More

Local group disappointed after Lake Altoona dredging project delayed

WI, United States

ALTOONA – A local group is frustrated after an important Lake Altoona project has been delayed for at least one year. Eau Claire County was planning to conduct a dam repair in 2026. But changes to the recently approved county budget means that project is now pushed into the next budget cycle. This timeline is important… Read More


Sand & Gravel News

Amrize recognized with multiple awards by NSSGA

Washington , DC, United States

Company receives multiple distinctions from the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association AMRIZE, North America’s largest building solutions supplier, have been recognized with multiple distinctions by the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), the leading advocate for the US aggregates industry. The awards were presented as part of NSSGA’s annual Awards of Excellence programme during… Read More

Vulcan Materials Company Appoints Ronnie Pruitt as CEO

AL, United States

Vulcan Materials Company (NYSE:VMC), the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, announced that its Board of Directors has named Ronnie Pruitt Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. At that time, he will also join the company’s Board of Directors. The company’s current Chairman and CEO, Tom Hill, will transition to the role of Executive… Read More

Martin Marietta and Quikrete to Exchange Certain Cement and Concrete Assets for Aggregates Assets; Company Also Completes Acquisition of Premier Magnesia, LLC

NC, United States

RALEIGH, N.C., Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) (Martin Marietta or the Company), announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Quikrete Holdings, Inc. (Quikrete) for the exchange of certain assets. Under the terms of the agreement, Martin Marietta will receive aggregates operations producing approximately 20 million tons annually in Virginia, Missouri, Kansas… Read More

Caterpillar and Luck Stone celebrate 1 million tons hauled autonomously

VA, United States

Caterpillar Inc and Luck Stone, the USA’s largest family-owned and operated producer of crushed stone, sand and gravel, announced a significant milestone in their ongoing collaboration: 1 million tons autonomously hauled at Luck Stone’s Bull Run Quarry in Chantilly, Virginia. The achievement marks a first for Caterpillar in the aggregates industry and it says underscores… Read More


Shipbuilding | Marine Products | Technology

Rockport Marine launches 95-foot “Ouzel”

United States

After three years of construction, “Ouzel” was launched at Rockport Marine. The 29-metre-long wooden composite slip marks the return to traditional superyacht construction in New England. Topics in this article International design team Video conferences and meetings at Rockport Marine The advantages of wood Top quality from the USA Technical data “Ouzel”: The launch marks… Read More

Gerard McAllister joins the Fleet

NY, United States

Meet the Gerard McAllister: McAllister’s Next-Gen Tug Arrives in Flagship New York Power, ingenuity, maneuverability – McAllister Towing’s newest tractor tug, the Gerard McAllister, brings all three to the Port of New York. American made at Washburn & Doughty, the GERARD MCALLISTER is the fifth in a series of six 84-metric-ton bollard pull, low-emission tractor… Read More

Eastern Shipbuilding Group Launches Falcon For Fisher Island Community

FL, United States

PANAMA CITY, FL – Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. is proud to announce the successful launch of the vehicle-passenger ferry FALCON, being constructed for the Fisher Island Community Association (FICA). The launch marks the next major milestone in the partnership, positioning FALCON to provide reliable and modern transportation service to the Fisher Island community. The state-of-the-art ferry… Read More

Ellicott Dredges Delivers a Mud Cat 20E Auger Dredge for Wastewater Operation

MD, United States

Ellicott Dredges has delivered a new Mud Cat® MC 20E electric, remote-controlled dredge at a water treatment facility in the United States. The dredge pumps alum sludge to a dewatering filter press at a consistent rate of 500 GPM (31.5 lps) through 500 feet (1,640m) of discharge piping and a 40 ft. (12.2m) vertical lift…. Read More


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ARC Surveying & Mapping Transforms Complex Waterways with Leading Precision Technology & Data Accuracy for Modern Dredging

FL, United States

ARC Surveying and Mapping transforms complex waterways into measurable actionable insight. By pairing an integrated sensor suite with disciplined processing the firm delivers centimetre level bathymetry layered sub bottom models and real time production metrics that accelerate every phase of a dredging program. The following article reviews the technology stack the workflow and verified results… Read More

NMSA Announced New President, Jason Winter at its New Orleans Annual Meeting

LA, United States

The National Maritime Safety Association (NMSA) today announced the transition of presidential leadership during its Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jason Winter, Director, Safety/Training, CFS & Labor Relations at the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), has been named the new President of NMSA, succeeding recent President Dave Morgan of Cooper/Ports America. Dave Morgan has served as… Read More

Rep. Garamendi, Randall, Begich, Malliotakis Launch Bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus to Improve Ferry Transportation

United States

The Public Ferry Coalition applauds the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus, welcomes this important step in raising awareness of the vital role ferries play in transportation  FAIRFIELD, CA – Yesterday, Representative John Garamendi (CA-08), announced the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Ferry Caucus for the 119th Congress, alongside co-chairs Representatives Emily Randall (WA-06), Nick Begich… Read More

Virgin Islands, St. Thomas harbor Dredging Delayed Due to Lack of Bids

Virgin Islands (U.S.)

A long-discussed plan to dredge St. Thomas Harbor to make way for massive Oasis-class cruise ships is on hold, after the V.I. Port Authority did not receive any responses to an invitation to bid on the project. Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. mentioned the lack of bids during Tuesday’s press briefing. Bryan spoke remotely from Miami… Read More


Upcoming Projects | Contracts | Tenders

Beach Replenishment North of Indian River Inlet Completed by GLDD

DE, United States

Six-week project adds sand, caps $25–$28M dune-repair effort After about six weeks of work, the beach replenishment project immediately north of the Indian River Inlet has been completed. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, the contractor for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, finished work midway through the week of Nov. 10. It was a… Read More

MPR Wins USACE Contract

VA, United States

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) awarded MPR Associates Inc. a $90 million, five-year contract to provide engineering and construction management services to the U.S. Departments of Energy (DOE) and Homeland Security (DHS), and other U.S. Government agencies. This award enables MPR and our industry-leading subcontractor team to continue supporting complex… Read More

Operation And Maintenance Dredging And Dredged Sediment Placement

OH, United States

SANDUSKY HARBOR ERIE COUNTY, OHIO This Public Notice has been prepared pursuant to Section 404(a) of the Clean Water Act (CWA). It has been prepared in conformance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regulation, “Practice and Procedure: Final Rule for Operation and Maintenance of Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Projects involving the Discharge… Read More

Army Corps begins $72M Grand Strand beach renourishment project

SC, United States

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began offshore equipment mobilization this weekend, marking the start of a $72 million Grand Strand beach renourishment project. The beach renourishment comes after damage from hurricanes Ian and Debby along the Grand Strand coastline. The Army Corps of Engineers plans to restore 2 million cubic… Read More


USACE

Beach Replenishment North of Indian River Inlet Completed by GLDD

DE, United States

Six-week project adds sand, caps $25–$28M dune-repair effort After about six weeks of work, the beach replenishment project immediately north of the Indian River Inlet has been completed. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, the contractor for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, finished work midway through the week of Nov. 10. It was a… Read More

MPR Wins USACE Contract

VA, United States

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) awarded MPR Associates Inc. a $90 million, five-year contract to provide engineering and construction management services to the U.S. Departments of Energy (DOE) and Homeland Security (DHS), and other U.S. Government agencies. This award enables MPR and our industry-leading subcontractor team to continue supporting complex… Read More

Operation And Maintenance Dredging And Dredged Sediment Placement

OH, United States

SANDUSKY HARBOR ERIE COUNTY, OHIO This Public Notice has been prepared pursuant to Section 404(a) of the Clean Water Act (CWA). It has been prepared in conformance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regulation, “Practice and Procedure: Final Rule for Operation and Maintenance of Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Projects involving the Discharge… Read More

Army Corps begins $72M Grand Strand beach renourishment project

SC, United States

MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began offshore equipment mobilization this weekend, marking the start of a $72 million Grand Strand beach renourishment project. The beach renourishment comes after damage from hurricanes Ian and Debby along the Grand Strand coastline. The Army Corps of Engineers plans to restore 2 million cubic… Read More


Videos | C-Suite Interviews

American Waterways Operators, National Safe Boating Council Launch Video on Safe Boating Near Commercial Vessels

VA, United States

ARLINGTON, Va. — The American Waterways Operators – the trade association of the U.S. tugboat, towboat and barge industry – and the National Safe Boating Council have partnered to create a video educating recreational boaters on how to safely interact with commercial vessels on the water. The three-minute video, titled Sharing the Water: Safe Boating on… Read More

ARC Surveyors Video of Halloween on the Water’ When Subsurface Ghosts Meet Clear Data

FL, United States

ARC Surveying and Mapping turns spooky uncertainty into calm, decision-ready insight, so owners, pilots, and contractors move with calm confidence. Multibeam bathymetry, side-scan sonar, sub-bottom profiling, electrical resistivity, magnetometer tracking, and ArcGeoTwin 3D models reveal hidden objects, map layers, confirm volumes, and set safe windows for navigation and dredging. Happy Halloween from the team that turns… Read More

AWO Launches New Video Highlighting Industry’s Importance to National & Homeland Security

VA, United States

While the mariners who transport cargo and facilitate commerce on America’s rivers, coasts, harbors and Great Lakes are critical to powering the economy, they also play a vital role in safeguarding our nation. This video from AWO highlights the American tugboat, towboat and barge industry’s contributions to U.S. national and homeland security.  Source

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