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HIGH LEVEL INVESTMENTS IN TRANSMISSION INFRASTRUCTURE BENEFITS THE U.S. FOR FORESEEABLE FUTURE
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. These developments highlight the importance of reliable infrastructure support, including power transmission matting solutions, for providing stable access and ground protection during transmission construction projects. Read More
NATURAL GAS PIPELINE PROJECTS DOMINATE ONSHORE CONSTRUCTION
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
HOW TO MAKE DISASTER RELIEF EASIER WITH TIMBER MATS
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
IMPORTANT AMERICAN PIPELINES AND MODERN CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES
Pipelines: They’re conduits for transporting goods long distances and without them, today’s industries would be drastically different. As previously noted, the first successful oil pipeline was actually constructed in 1865 and caught the ire of teamster wagon drivers who saw their monopoly on oil transportation quickly slipping away. However, much has changed since then. Modern Read More
TRANSPORTING CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT: Using Timber Mats to Line Barge Decks
Barges: If you gaze upon the Mississippi River today, it’s hard not to spot one. Simply said, they provide a cost effective means to transport heavy loads far distances wherever waterways are available. Not only that, they’ve been around forever. Rise of Barges As the 19th century progressed, more and more barges could be seen Read More
WIND TURBINE CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS: TIMBER MATS LEND A HAND
Use of wind energy is on the rise – something evidenced by an increase in construction of wind farms across the United States. So much so that in 23 U.S. states, crews are currently carrying out wind farm construction projects, according to a report from the American Wind Energy Association in April. These new turbines Read More
REVOLUTIONIZING OIL: THE PIPELINE THAT CHANGED THE INDUSTRY IN 1865
Today pipelines play a prominent role in the oil industry – whether it’s the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System that has now transported around 16 million barrels of oil since its construction in 1973, or the recently debated expansion of the Keystone Pipeline within the United States. Simply said, it’s hard to imagine the industry without them. Read More
MOVING CAPE HATTERAS LIGHTHOUSE: SAVING A POPULAR LANDMARK WITH A TIMBER FOUNDATION
North Carolina’s Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, first constructed in 1870, is among the most popular and recognizable of its kind in the United States. For over 100 years now, it has helped safely guide ships traveling near the state’s eastern coast. But its entire existence once faced a big dilemma – something that actually quietly began Read More
HEAVY EQUIPMENT MATS AND MATS FOR LIGHTER LOADS: CHOOSING THE RIGHT MAT FOR YOUR PROJECT
The type of project you have, the machinery you use, and the location of construction/heavy lifting are all factors in choosing the most effective mat for your task. Before even deciding the size of mat you need, you first need to determine the actual material and type of mat you need. If you need mats Read More
QUESTIONS REGARDING CONSTRUCTION MATS TO ASK YOUR POTENTIAL MAT COMPANY
No two construction jobs are exactly the same. Even if you are building neighboring houses that are exactly the same, what lies beneath the surface is not identical. The same mindset needs to be established when you are choosing your construction, crane, or rig mats. When you are preparing for your next project, there are Read More