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Top 6 Benefits of Dredging And Why They Matter in 2026

Dredging is the excavation of material from one level to another. It is used for a large variety of reasons, including to maintain channels or harbors, remove sedimentation and improve water quality, create new landforms such as islands or boat...

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Dredging equipment doing deep-water trenching in the gulf

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Deep-Water Trenching: Methods, Equipment & Safety for Pipeline Projects

Deep-water trenching is a critical process in offshore pipeline installation, protecting vital infrastructure from environmental and human threats....

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US Aqua dredging equipment in the Gulf of Mexico extracting sediment.

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What Are the 8 Most Common Types of Dredgers and Their Applications?

Dredging is a far more nuanced process than simply dragging a large bucket across the bottom of a river or body of water. Because no two projects are...

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Large dredging equipment distributing dredged material into the gulf

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Beneficial Uses of Dredged Material: Turning Sediment Into Value

Dredged material, the sediment removed from waterways to maintain navigation, often represents an untapped resource rather than waste. By exploring...

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A crew of workers wearing PPE on a dredging vessel in a harbor, using a hydraulic jetting unit to remove sediment from water in a harbor.

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What is Pile Cleaning & Maintenance: Techniques, Safety, & Equipment Choices

Pile cleaning is the process of removing corrosion, marine growth, sediment, and accumulated debris from structural piles so they maintain their...

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A large yellow marsh excavator on a barge, dredging soil and sediment next to an exposed oil and gas pipeline, next to some grass. Their is an oil refinery in the background

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Rapid-response Pipeline Support: Jetting, Trenching & Emergency Dewatering

Rapid-response pipeline support protects crews, prevents environmental damage, and reduces downtime during pipeline failures. When an emergency...

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A collage including a Fat-Truck driving in a small body of water alongside another image of a Fat-Truck parked next to a marsh excavator

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Dredging Equipment Rentals 101: How to Save Time, Money, and Headaches

Dredging projects, whether coastal restoration, canal maintenance, or industrial site cleanup, require specialized tools and precise coordination....

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Amphibious Equipment: What's the Right Platform for Mud, Marsh & Water

When your worksite sits somewhere between land and water, standard construction gear simply won’t do the job. That’s where amphibious equipment comes...

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Marsh Excavators: How They Protect Wetlands & Cut Project Risk

Working in wetlands demands precision, care, and the right equipment. Standard excavators often fail in these challenging environments, sinking into...

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Three civil engineers operating a black drone for civil inspections.

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9 ways technology is shifting the civil engineering industry

Civil engineering is an ever-changing industry. With advancements in technology, we've seen the civil engineering field evolve from working solely...

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