‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Migrant Lockup Must Stop Construction and Partly Dismantle, Court Orders

In an expected action Aug. 21 in an ongoing legal battle, a federal district court in Miami ruled that the Florida state government must halt further construction of the so-called “Alligator Alcatraz,” its hastily built migrant detention facility in the Everglades, and remove operating infrastructure within 60 days.  In a preliminary injunction, Judge Kathleen Williams […]

Rod decided to repair his damp crawl space to prevent serious health and structural issues

Rod Martin, owner of Complete Basement Systems of CO, recently purchased a new townhome and noticed that the dirt crawl space below his home was allowing moisture to enter the living space above through the floor joists. The porous concrete walls were also letting in water and cold air. Having consulted hundreds of homeowners on […]

$1.6B Upgrade Underway at Corps’ Montgomery Lock and Dam in Pennsylvania

Demolition work is underway to remove an auxiliary lock chamber measuring 56 ft by 360 ft at the U.S Army Corps of Engineers’ Montgomery Lock and Dam, near Monaca, Pa., a $1.59-billion overall project expected to be completed in 2033. Joint-venture contractor Trumbull-Brayman will eventually replace one of the existing chambers on the 1920s-era lock […]