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Acrow and Mabey Temporary Bridges: A New Powerhouse

On May 13, 2019, Acrow Bridge announced the acquisition of UK-based Mabey Bridge. The companies were previously rivals in the pre-engineered modular bridging/te...

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Ground Protection: Hardwood Mats vs Plastic Mats

In our post An Introduction to Timber Crane Mats, we discussed how hardwood crane mats, sometimes called construction mats, are built from durable, load-bearing mat...

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Eiffel Trading 101: Steel Pipe Coating

Epoxy, 3LPE, 3LPP, or CTE coating? Whether you’re considering using steel pipe for pile driving/foundation work, to create water/oil and gas pipelines, or for another reason entirely, the type of coating on your steel pipe can make or break your project.

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Preparing Construction Sites for Hurricane Season

Hurricane season is right around the corner (May 15 – November 30 for the Pacific; June 1 – November 30 for the Atlantic), but here in Houston, Texas, we know that it’s never too early to start preparing and devising an emergency plan.

In April 2019, the U...

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Seamless vs Welded Steel Pipe Pile

When shopping for used steel pipe or steel pipe piles, you are likely going to have to choose from two options: seamless steel pipe, or welded?...

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Steel Pipe Uses & Applications

One of the most versatile types of material in the heavy civil and marine construction industries (as well as the oil and gas...

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HDPE Pipe: Heavy Civil Construction and Oil & Gas Applications

High-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe can be used in many different areas, including construction, marine, oil and gas, and municipal/agricultural applications – it’s suitable for above-ground, underground, underwater, and above-water/floating conditions. High-de...

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Extend the Life of Steel Sheet Pile: Corrosion and Damage Protection

As previously discussed here on the Eiffel Trading blog, steel sheet pile comes in several shapes and styles, and with <...

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An Introduction to Timber Crane Mats

Crane mats are a type of heavy equipment mat. Heavy equipment mats in general are built from extremely durable load-bearing materials designed to support the weight and movement of heavy machinery.

Crane mats are also referred to generically as constructio...

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