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8 Questions to Ask Your Dock Builder
Commercial & Residential Docks in California Associated Pacific Constructors provides comprehensive marine contracting solutions to both commercial and residential clients throughout Southern California. We deliver turnkey dock solutions, handling the entire process in-house from start to finish, including the initial design and planning phase, the pursuit and acquisition of all necessary local, state, and federal…
The Importance of Seawalls
What is a Seawall? Seawalls are commonly confused with what are called “retaining walls,” and while they function similarly, there is one key difference between the two. While a retaining wall is meant to retain soil mass laterally so that the level of earth can be different on either side of the wall, a seawall…
The Advantages of a Seawall
Why Are Seawalls Important? Changes in sea levels around the world cause an increase in wave and tide activity. In an effort to protect shorelines, especially around commercial and residential areas, the construction of seawalls is a necessity. California’s coastline is no stranger to commercial attractions, including expansive tourism, fishing, commercial trade, and recreation. Because…
What Makes the Best Marina Dock System?
Comprehensive Dock Systems in Southern California Not every dock system along California’s southern coast is created with the expert craftsmanship and comprehensive service you’ll find with Associated Pacific Constructors. There are many factors to consider when it comes to the successful, satisfactory installation of your marina dock system, but the number one deciding factor should…
Commercial & Residential Bluewater Marine Aluminum Dock Systems
Southern California’s Most-Trusted Dock Builders Associated Pacific Constructors has become California’s one-stop destination for dock services from start to finish, including initial assessment, design, permitting, and final installation. Whether you’re in the market for a commercial or residential docking system, APC is your singular resource to get the job done with unprecedented quality, convenience, and…
Marine Pile Driving 101
Marine pile driving, a fundamental aspect of marine construction, is vital to the quality of the end result of many construction projects along waterfronts. The potential for something to go wrong while installing dock pilings is higher at this stage of construction than any other aspect. You have to accommodate factors like the piling rig,…
The Three Methods of Pile Driving
How Marine Contractors Install Piles in Southern California In southern marine construction, there are three primary methods for installing piles for piers and docking systems, each with their own set of benefits and proper application criteria. These three systems are: Impact driving method Vibrodriving method Water Jetting method Depending on the soil type, the scope…
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