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In the latest Marine Construction Magazine Conversation, we sat down with Mike Carris, Trimble's sales manager for marin...
08/07/2026

In the latest Marine Construction Magazine Conversation, we sat down with Mike Carris, Trimble's sales manager for marine construction in the Western hemisphere. A former U.S. Marine Corps artillery surveyor, Carris explains why underwater work, the one part of construction you can't see while you do it, is such a strong fit for precise positioning technology, and how Trimble's CenterPoint RTX Marine delivers centimeter-level accuracy by satellite without a base station.

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On Maryland's Eastern Shore, the Tred Avon Yacht Club in Oxford has completed the second phase of a full SF Marina overh...
08/05/2026

On Maryland's Eastern Shore, the Tred Avon Yacht Club in Oxford has completed the second phase of a full SF Marina overhaul. The project uses wave-attenuating floating concrete breakwaters and cast-concrete finger docks to create a calm harbor for year-round boating and junior sailing. Nice touches for this active sailing community: timber rub rails to protect classic boats, and cast-in sockets for Hoyer lifts to assist disabled sailors.

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AEM built three guidance documents to help construction and ag equipment makers use the same language when they talk abo...
07/31/2026

AEM built three guidance documents to help construction and ag equipment makers use the same language when they talk about autonomy, cybersecurity, and data. The goal is simple: use words that mean the same thing whether you're talking to lawmakers, customers, or the general public.

The autonomy document breaks operation into six levels, from fully manual to unsupervised autonomy, where the machine works inside set boundaries with no operator watching. The cybersecurity and data documents cover how equipment data moves from the machine to the cloud and who's responsible for keeping it secure.

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the construction industry's biggest trade show, announced a new partnership with the American Foundatio...
07/29/2026

CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the construction industry's biggest trade show, announced a new partnership with the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP). AFSP is the largest private funder of su***de prevention research in the U.S., and the two will launch a multi-year initiative for mental health education, su***de prevention resources, and training built for the construction industry.

Construction has one of the highest su***de rates of any profession. AEM President and CEO Megan Tanel said the partnership will help AEM's trade shows become a platform for these conversations and give industry professionals real tools to support mental health on the job.

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A Link-Belt 85|RT rough terrain crane spent eight months on Seattle's Overlook Walk project, the pedestrian pathway conn...
07/27/2026

A Link-Belt 85|RT rough terrain crane spent eight months on Seattle's Overlook Walk project, the pedestrian pathway connecting Pike Place Market to the city's waterfront and the newly expanded Seattle Aquarium. Garner Construction operator Nick Jaramillo ran the 85-ton crane through tight, high-traffic conditions on one of the city's biggest urban renewal projects.

Hoffman Construction, the project's lead contractor, bought the crane from Triad Machinery for its small footprint and easy transport. Its 142-foot boom lifted everything from 7,000-pound boulders to 9,600-pound shoring tower beams up from street level to the elevated walkways. Cameras and the crane's confined-area lifting feature helped Jaramillo work in tight spaces without trouble. ""You could sit in it all day,"" he said of the cab.

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Bailey International's electronics division broke ground on a new facility in Victoria, B.C., Canada. The division, form...
07/24/2026

Bailey International's electronics division broke ground on a new facility in Victoria, B.C., Canada. The division, formerly known as Sure Grip Controls, designs and builds custom control systems (think joysticks and electronic controls) for heavy equipment used in agriculture, construction, forestry, and transportation.

The new facility will bring the division's operations together under one roof, with completion set for December 2026. VP Darren Lockyer said the move will help the team develop the custom control solutions customers rely on, while CEO Ken Baker called it a long-term investment in the Victoria, B.C. area.

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Liebherr built a connectivity system called Liebherr Connect that gives customers real-time access to their crane data a...
07/22/2026

Liebherr built a connectivity system called Liebherr Connect that gives customers real-time access to their crane data and remote support tools. The system links people, machines, and digital tools together so operators can check equipment status and run diagnostics without being on-site.

Two tools stand out: LiDAT smartApp, which tracks crane performance data and monitors the machine in real time, and XpertAssist, which connects operators to technical support through live video and audio from anywhere. Liebherr-Rostock built the system for maritime cranes, including mobile harbor cranes, offshore cranes, ship cranes, and port handling equipment.

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A new fuel terminal in Angola just got fendered up for heavy-duty vessel traffic. The Barra do Dande project, located in...
07/20/2026

A new fuel terminal in Angola just got fendered up for heavy-duty vessel traffic. The Barra do Dande project, located in Dande Municipality near the country's capital, includes a 1,700-meter jetty built to handle large vessels moving fuel in and out of the country.

ShibataFenderTeam designed and supplied the fender systems for the new berth: two large Cone Fender Systems rated for nearly 2,000 kN of reaction force (the impact energy the fenders absorb when a big ship comes alongside), plus four mid-size systems for additional berth coverage. The team also ran compression and shear testing on the rubber components at its Malaysia facility to confirm the systems meet the latest PIANC Fender Guidelines.

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Working machinery and equipment on deck barges comes with real hazards: hands and feet caught in moving parts, head inju...
07/17/2026

Working machinery and equipment on deck barges comes with real hazards: hands and feet caught in moving parts, head injuries from falling objects, burns, and the risk of getting pinned under a load. OSHA's safety guide breaks down how crews can lower that risk.

Basic steps include inspecting equipment before every use, locking out power before repairs, training everyone who runs the equipment, and installing rails to stop equipment from driving off the barge. For hoists and cranes, stay clear of the load and boom, wear PPE, and inspect welds, chains, and pulleys regularly. For winches, never use your hand to guide the line, and stay clear of the danger zone within 15 degrees of a line under tension.

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Navy Pier Marina opened in downtown Chicago in June 2025, giving transient boaters access to Navy Pier and the city for ...
07/15/2026

Navy Pier Marina opened in downtown Chicago in June 2025, giving transient boaters access to Navy Pier and the city for the first time. NPM Venture LLC built the marina to serve boaters from across Chicago, the suburbs, and the Great Lakes, plus seasonal commercial vessels like fishing, sailing, dive, and social charters.

The marina handles vessels up to 183 feet on modern floating piers with a flexible dock design, and its two-story amenities building was built from shipping containers for a modern look with less environmental impact. Boaters can tie up for lunch, dinner, or overnight stays and walk right into Navy Pier's restaurants, rides, and attractions.

Navy Pier Marina also hosted the inaugural Chicago International Boat Show in August 2025, with a lineup of luxury boats, yachts, and watercraft.

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