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We’ve already discussed how timber mats are great when it comes to transporting heavy construction equipment across wetlands – but how about when there’s a ditch that presents a significant obstacle that at first appears too problematic for even mats to handle? The obvious solution here is to construct some kind of crossing. That being Read More

Last year, we wrote a 2-part blog covering the many uses of timber mats. More recently, a new use was brought to our attention: Helping transport an out-of-operation airplane across the sea via a barge. According to a report from RTE News, the Russian-owned Boeing 767 was taxied up the northwestern coast of Ireland, from Shannon, Co. Read More

When it was time to replace an aging crude oil pipeline that that partially rests on the riverbed of the Mississippi River, energy transportation firm Enbridge had to figure out how to build a new one, all while assuring they didn’t risk any environmental damage. The answer? Construct a new pipeline, yet extend it through Read More

Using heavy construction equipment in environmentally sensitive wetland areas without proper precautions all too often risks getting construction machinery stuck and damaging the land. So when it came to Wisconsin’s Jackson Marsh Wildlife Area, taking such risks was certainly out of the question. Aside from wetlands, the 2,312-acre Washington County property encompasses grasslands, croplands, streams, Read More

Starting a new construction project in low-level wetlands or any topsoil-rich area should be met with proper soil planning and consideration for the surrounding environment. This means it’s important to consider how much topsoil stripping is necessary when it comes to your specific construction project, as topsoil is a very fertile and valuable resource for Read More

A new report released by the National Association of Manufacturers concludes that new crude oil pipeline construction could notably benefit the economy by adding construction and maintenance jobs, in addition to significantly contributing to GDP. The report takes into account a time period in which crude oil production grew from 5.1 million barrels per day in 2006, Read More

According to the Edison Electric Institute, there have been continued high level investments in transmission infrastructure, a trend that started back around 2013, and is expected to last through 2025. In its report, Transmission Projects: At A Glance, the institute signaled that while such investments have been considered high risk in the past, as long as Read More

Global demand for natural gas projects continues to dominate onshore pipeline construction, even as other sectors slow due to a continued fall in oil prices. According to the latest industry forecast released by UK-based market researcher Douglas-Westwood, 66% of lines installed between 2015 and 2019 are expected to ship natural gas, highlighting a growing trend in overall Read More

When disaster strikes, stable land usually capable of supporting large amounts of thru traffic often times becomes inaccessible by ordinary, everyday standards – something that can complicate rescue and recovery operations. However, by utilizing mats, rescue and relief crews can assure that the process moves more efficiently. Below are several circumstances in which mats might Read More