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5 Secrets Your Contractor Doesn’t Want You to Know

You think of your general contractor as an ally and partner — but he’s a primarily a businessman who may not reveal all his secrets.

How Much Does a Dock Cost? Part III: Size

Size is the last topic in our three-blog series to answer the question, “How much does a dock cost?”’ In two previous blog posts, we discussed decking and design as cost components. Size considerations for your project Cost is not the only thing affected as the size of your dock section increases or decreases. …

Story Walk: Bunkers and barriers at Marine NAD Park

The Naval Ammunition Depot along the shores of Ostrich Bay might've closed in 1959 but evidence of its former life remains. Around 20 bunkers still protrude the dense forest that has grown back in the years since the Navy left its shores.

Video: This Bizarre Clam Digging in Sand has Become an Internet Sensation

Mother Nature really has a knack for one upping us every time we think we’ve seen the weirdest thing on the internet. This bizarre video shows a razor clam sitting on a beach during low tide. Well, apparently clams don’t like low tide. So this fella makes a break for it and tries to bury …

Are You Fit Enough to Be a Marine?

The Marine Corps recently updated its physical fitness standards for combat jobs. Find out if you could pass.

Collect marine debris, document it, and you could win new diving gear

The BEAT DEBRIS Project is looking to gather new data on marine debris while cleaning up Hawaii's shores.

FAQ'S on Marine HVACR

Summer is the time when everyone wants to get away for the weekend. We’re always hearing about trips to a cabin, usually at a lake and the trip may include time on a boat. For others, it’s a trip to the boat because the boat is their cabin. It shouldn’t surprise you, especially with Lake …

4-H campers study Marine Biology

MAYO — Marine Biology was the topic of 4-H summer camp last week.

Unlock the marine mysteries

Dive into the blue sea and explore its depths as a marine biologist.

Marine Sheet Piling: Vinyl Seawalls & Marine Bulkheads

CMI creates durable marine products that ensure long lasting seawalls. From vinyl seawalls to marine bulkheads, CMI is the trusted source for marine sheet piling.

Coming to Terms With Being a Marine Who Never Went to War

A former Marine officer wrestles with his ambivalence for never having seen combat while serving.

Why sea creatures are fleeing their homes

"Marine animals are not getting a reprieve from the heat."

The Basics of Post-Sandy Asbestos Exposure

Among other environmental exposure hazards, government agencies are taking it seriously.

Recycling waste from construction projects

With the increased need for the construction of sustainable buildings alongside the rise of smart cities and sophisticated technologies, the construction industry has become increasingly focused on recycling waste products from construction projects more effectively, in order to provide builds which have long-term advantages, and can provide increased energy efficiencyWe take a look at how construction companies can recycle and reduce waste from construction projects…

Working with Structural Stainless Steel

You are hereWorking with Structural Stainless SteelStructural stainless steel was first used for larger applications in the United States in the mid 1960’s. In the early 2000’s, Stainless Structurals America opened and brought the entire array of the A6 carbon steel structural platform to the market in stainless steel. With domestic production making these products readily available, structural stainless steel has increased in popularity…

How Marine Oil Is Made