dredging in the 1970s and ‘80s, and then hit a pretty big growth spurt in the late 1990s and early 2000s with our involvement on the Bay Bridge alongside Kiewit and Flatiron.” That project marked a turning point, establishing Manson’s reputation for executing large-scale civil and marine works with precision and integrity. “Our civil group has been building significant infrastructure ever since,” King says. NAVIGATING AMERICA’S WATERS Manson’s reach is national, with projects stretching from the Pacific Coast to the Gulf of Mexico, in the Pacific Islands and along the Eastern Seaboard. The company’s ability to mobilize complex marine equipment wherever needed defines its operational flexibility. “Our markets, in a nutshell, are anywhere you can navigate a derrick barge to navigable waters in the United States,” King explains. “We have a strong presence on the West Coast, in the Gulf of Mexico, and around Florida and the East Coast.” While regional conditions differ, Manson’s operational philosophy remains consistent. “The regulatory requirements are slightly different in all locations, but they’re very similar,” King says. “We really try to understand what those requirements are, and we don’t take any shortcuts. We treat every project by the strictest standards so that we’re consistent, whether it’s on the Gulf Coast or the West Coast.” ENGINEERING WITH PRECISION: THE PORT OF ALASKA One of Manson’s recent major undertakings demonstrates both the technical and environmental complexity of marine construction.The company has completed the first phase of removing sheet piles at the Port of Alaska—an intricate project that involves dredging and removing structures built decades ago. “The nature of the work was very unknown,” King recalls. “We were pulling sheets and dredging, removing what was built previously, and there were a lot of unknowns there.” Facing these challenges required foresight, collaboration, and a strong emphasis on planning. “We were very diligent in working with our designers to come up with a plan to remove the sheets and dredge in sequence patterns that made sure it was safe for everybody,” King explains.“The biggest factor was strong planning and a strong understanding of how the wall and the earth behind it would react as we took different steps. We made sure we had a strong design and a strong quality control presence to ensure we followed our plan.” 153 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 11 MANSON CONSTRUCTION CO.
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