As most are aware, the Atlantic hurricane season is moving along mercilessly this year. In just four months, the 2017 season has seen 11 named storms, six named hurricanes, and three major hurricanes- Harvey, Irma, and Jose. With these and more major storms likely forming,...
Here in Louisiana, we are prone to flooding. Amphibious architecture refers to buildings that sit on dry land like ordinary buildings, except when there is a flood in which case they are capable of rising and floating on the surface until the floodwater recedes. There...
The biggest challenges faced during a remediation, demolition, restoration, or construction project located in the middle of a marshland is accessing the site. Contractors have to construct roads that lead to these areas for their machines to gain access but this requirement is costly. In...
Excavator operators have tough jobs: The hours are demanding and the physical labor is draining. Even so, excavator operators take great pride in their job and usually enjoy their work. In today’s market, a construction equipment rental, lease, or purchase decision calls for more than...
As most are aware, the Atlantic hurricane season is moving along mercilessly this year. In just four months, the 2017 season has seen 11 named storms, six named hurricanes, and three major hurricanes- Harvey, Irma, and Jose. With these and more major storms likely forming,...
A gnat buzzes by your ear for the 500th time. You can hear leaves rustle in the distance as some large animal works its way through the underbrush. The sun is beating down through the leaves and as sweat beads on your forehead, the unmistakable...
The state of Louisiana has the unique and unfortunate problem of containing some of the world’s most beautiful and fragile wetlands along its coast. Annually, Louisiana loses approximately 75 square kilometers of coastline due to a variety of natural and man-made factors. Without these wetlands...
When it comes to long-term construction projects, people need to rely on the equipment and services they purchase. In less stable areas like swamps or marshes, that equipment also needs to function in various areas whether it includes land or water. Under both circumstances and...
In a coastal state like Louisiana, the process of dredging plays a significant role in everyday life. Without its role in clearing water navigation paths and replenishing beaches, the state could not maintain its fishing-based economy or its protections against future storms. Based on this,...
For decades, innovators have worked on the most efficient transportation vehicles with no hesitation in sight. As materials and procedures change, the vehicles must change along with them to keep up with the higher standards. For offshore rigs, military defense purposes, or regular transportation, amphibious...