$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 […]

SaniDry Sedona Brings Record Dehumidification Sales

The SaniDry Sedona dehumidifier and air filtration system is the latest innovative product from Basement Systems, Inc. offering a unique combination of high-performance dehumidification with a small, lightweight form factor perfect for basements and crawl spaces. Since the release of the SaniDry Sedona earlier this year, Basement Systems, a leader in the basement waterproofing industry, […]

Pennsylvania DEP Expands SPEED Program as Permit Backlog Falls 98%

UPDATED 11:02 AM ET, August 27, 2025 Pennsylvania’s Dept. of Environmental Protection is expanding its Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED) program while reporting a nearly 98% reduction in its permit backlog since 2023.  Permit categories now eligible for expedited review under Pennsylvania’s SPEED program include air quality, dam safety, and stormwater approvals. […]