LOCATION: Bourne, MA COMPLETION DATE: August 2024 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: New construction of this pier and floating dock required specific materials to meet the Order of Conditions. The boardwalk decking is a product called Thru-Flow. The panels are constructed to allow for light to pass through to the marsh underneath the structure. Providing light to pass …
LOCATION: Hyannis Port COMPLETION DATE: June 2024 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The winter wind and tidal surges caused significant damage to the iconic Hyannis Port Yacht Club pier. This was not the first time this structure sustained significant damage due to the elements. After several years of multiple large repairs, this storm made it mandatory to rebuild. …
Our maintenance crew transformed this outdated pier in Dennis Grand Cove. The project consisted of new pressure treated decking, handrail, safety rail, and access stairs. The crew reconstructed the gate at the starting point of the pier, which gave it a completed look.”
LOCATION: Dennis COMPLETION DATE: August 2023 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project was quite a challenge. The crew found themselves battling twists and turns down a steep embankment. They removed brush, set the posts and stringers, assembled treads, and installed IPE decking and handrails to create this exquisite project. The homeowner requested direct access to the waterfront, …
Beacon Marine was hired to construct a new pier for this homeowner in Osterville. The crew started with the removal of the homeowner’s old pier and completed the new pier with IPE, thru-flow decking, a handrail and float, as well as a kayak rack. This pier gives the property owner immediate access to the water, which provides a long-term maintenance free and quality finish on this pier for the duration of its lifespan.
Location: Seagull Beach, Yarmouth MA
Completion Date: September, 2016
Project Description: Installation of 16 piling complete with Parallam beams and custom brackets. The greatest challenge to this project was site access. Pile driving logs were kept and both the builder and Architect were happy with the completed job.
Our construction crews wrapped up this project for a neighborhood association in Falmouth. This project included a variety of services including invasive vegetation removal, embankment grading and stabilization, stairs supported by helical piers driven into a bank, and construction of a new timber embankment staircase. All work on this project was self-performed and ahead of schedule.
Our maintenance crews wrapped up this enhancement on this pier in Marstons Mills. The crew installed a new pressure treated handrail, safety rail, and gate on the existing walkway section. The team was able to install the work on the existing pier structure. Galvanized hardware and stainless-steel screws were also used to increase the longevity of the handrail system while also making accommodations for a new dock box and power pedestal on the pier.
Our construction crews replaced the old wooden bulkhead with flat panel sheets designed with a textured finish to look like a traditional timber seawall. Both Piers were re-done on this amazing waterfront property to cap off a total refit of water access.
Our maintenance division has been busy this summer servicing and upgrading our customer’s waterfronts. Our crews completed this rebuild of a dock on a pond and gave it an upgrade using IPE decking, a new ladder, and an IPE bench.
Our construction crews had started a new pier construction in Kingston on the Jones River. This pier had very limited access from the water, so the crew built the pier around the tides with upland access and a small excavator for driving piles.
This project is complete reconstruction of an existing pier with upgraded and larger floating docks. This project also has a small dredging component to accommodate the new owner’s larger boat. Tight quarters made this project slightly more tricky than most. Captain Matt was able to move the tug and barge into place with little tolerance for error.
This project has it all. Stairs bringing access to a private dock and an elevated sitting area that looks over the bay. These stairs were a complicated project as both helical piers and diamond piers were used to support every post. With twice the power, these stairs will be around for a long time. Also, a platform with a built in bench provides a great spot to take in the views of the Chatham waterfront.
Cofferdams, also known as watertight walls, provide structure that assist in removing water from an area. Our construction crews have been working on a new boat ramp for the Wild Harbor Yacht Club in Falmouth. The crew installed and dewatered a temporary cofferdam, removed the old ramp, diverted and controlled a steady flow of ground water away from the new ramp, installed the sub grade, and reinstalled the granite curbing. Cofferdams prove to be a safe and efficient solution for a long-term project.
New England winters can be unpredictable. Cold winter months can result in bays, estuaries, lakes and waterways to freeze. Once ice forms, it can cause a multitude of problems to piers, boardwalks, floats and pilings. Beacon Marine provides an ice prevention service to minimize the risk of ice damage occurring. Kasco de-icers and Elite Bubbler Systems are used to reduce not only the amount of ice, but the thickness of the ice around the waterway access. Beacon Marine will service, install, store, and monitor these units during the winter months so your pier is awaiting warmer weather.
This project highlights seasonal pier removals that occur mainly in the Fall. One of Beacon’s crews from the maintenance division are seen starting the removal of one of our bigger timber docks. This pier comes in and out each year and is built with IPE decking panels, as well as a IPE floating dock and gangway.
This project highlights a new vinyl bulkhead installation over in Cotuit. The wall is over 180’ long and made up of ShoreGuard vinyl sheet-piling, and Chance helical tie back anchors. After the new wall was installed and all the fastening complete, the wall was backfilled with over 150 cubic yard of clean compatible fill material to re-nourish the heavily eroded embankment. All wall construction mobilization and installation had to be done by water, however, all of the new fill material was brought in from the upland side of this project and installed using a chute system. This was done to confirm there would be no further disturbance of the embankment.
This project was a total upgrade for this property’s beachfront. This project included 180 feet of revetment reconstruction using a combination of the existing armor stone and new armor stone, and a 4’ increase in the top of wall elevation. In addition to the fortification of the wall, 2,200 cubic yards of beach compatible nourishment sand was installed to provide a buffer area between the seawall and the ocean. The stone groin projecting out into the water were completely reconstructed to help retain the sand from laterals erosion. Lastly, an embankment staircase and deck area were upgraded and reconstructed using wedge anchor to anchor the structure to the new revetment and finished with IPE Hardwood decking and handrail material.
Location: Yarmouth, MA
Project Completion: May 2017
Details: Beacon Marine Construction was hired by an association to rebuild their main pier.
Location: Osterville, MA
Project Completion: October, 2017
Details: Beacon Marine was hired by a local builder to construct a custom embankment staircase with Ipe decking and handrail cap.
Location: Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Project Completion: February 2018
Details: Beacon Marine Construction was hired by a contractor to travel to Martha’s Vineyard and install helical piers at a new custom home.
LOCATION: Brewster, Cape Cod, MA
PROJECT COMPLETION: April 2017
DESCRIPTION: Beacon Marine Construction was hired to install a helical pile foundation system to support an addition extending off the main floor of a house on a sloped lot. The helical piles were installed in a tight space among fragile landscape. Beacon is a certified installer of the AB Chance pile systems.
LOCATION: Mashpee, Cape Cod, MA
PROJECT COMPLETION: October, 2016
DESCRIPTION: Beacon Marine Construction was hired to install and new pile supported aluminum float, aluminum gangway, and wooden pier section at the Pirates Cove Boat Ramp in Mashpee, MA. Beacon was able to successfully complete the work within the specified timeline. The boat ramp remained open throughout construction. When finished the public had a stable platform to use while launching and hauling their boats at this busy ramp.
LOCATION: Centerville, Cape Cod, MA
PROJECT COMPLETION: January, 2017
DESCRIPTION: Construction of a 380′ timber bulkhead on the Centerville River. The project required working closely with the homeowner and landscape construction company to coordinate delivery of materials and equipment in tight quarters. The owner originally contracted a limited scope, but were so happy with the installation of the wall that they decided to build the wall to the full extent of their permit. The end result was a beautiful wall that was a valuable addition to the property.
Location: Osterville, MA
Project Completion: August, 2016
Description: Construction of a pile supported pier in a tight waterway. It was necessary to wait for high tide and used our shallow draft tug to access the site with our barge. This pier had a nice custom finish with IPE and Thru-flow decking. We worked closely with the property owner and construction manager to make sure the final product was exactly what they expected. The work took approximately three weeks to accomplish. This pier was a great addition to an already stunning property.
Location: Seagull Beach, Yarmouth MA
Completion Date: September, 2016
Project Description: Installation of 16 piling complete with Parallam beams and custom brackets. The greatest challenge to this project was site access. Pile driving logs were kept and both the builder and Architect were happy with the completed job.
Location: Little Island, Osterville, MA
Completion date: June 2016
Details: Beacon Marine was hired to deliver 70 cubic yards of sand in an effort to nourish a beach that had experienced erosion at the base of a stone revetment. This project required the use of Beacon’s crane barge, materials barge, and tugs to deliver and place the sand via water.
Location: North Bay, Osterville, MA
Completion date: April 2016
Details: Construction of a timber bulkhead stretched approximately 220 ft. along the beach at a private residence in Osterville. The bulkhead was tied into a stone wall at one side of the property and a neighboring timber bulkhead on the other side. Tight access through the yard required high tide delivery of materials and equipment. The client was pleased with the finished product as well as the quick construction timeline.
Location: Osterville, MA
Project Completion: March, 2016
Details: New pile supported pier constructed using Ipe decking on the pier, ramp, float, and handrail. A custom stair set was constructed up the bank with matching Ipe decking. ThruFlow decking material was used over the area with marsh grass to allow for sunlight penetration. The project required the removal and disposal of an existing seasonal dock and a staircase. The project was completed ahead of schedule requiring less than 2 weeks total construction time.
Location: Craigville, MA
Project Completion: February, 2016
Details: Installation of a new vinyl bulkhead on the Centerville River. Removal and disposal of existing stone bulkhead. The new bulkhead consisted of approximately 130′ of vinyl sheet piling supported by 12″ timber piling. The cap on the bulkhead was built using AZEK matching the ramps and floats at the property. The original stone wall was removed revealing another stone wall that had been buried. Working from the barge, Beacon’s crew had to remove approximately 200 tons of material before we could begin driving the piling.
Location: Osterville, MA
Project Completion: December, 2015
Details: Dredging of approximately 1000 CY of material from the Seapuit River in Osterville. The sandy material was used to nourish the beach and dune system adjacent to the river. All of the equipment had to be mobilized by barge. The project was completed in under 1 week. Throughout the winter months the sand was able to protect the beach from further erosion. Mechanical dredging methods were used to dig the river to -8′ MLW. See a write up on the project here: http://www.dredgingtoday.com/2016/02/12/beacon-marine-osterville-dredging-scheme-wrapped-up/
Location: Osterville, MA
Project Completion: January 2016
Details: Installation of an approximately 305+ ft. timber bulkhead to combat erosion at the base of a slope. There was an existing bulkhead in the middle of the site to which the new structure was tied into. Site access was difficult. All equipment and materials were mobilized by barges and work skiffs. Beacon Marine has built dozens of seawalls similar to this using both timber and vinyl sheeting throughout Cape Cod.
Location: Osterville, MA
Completion: November 2015
Description: Dredging of a private dock to accommodate a sportfish drafting 4.5′. Dredged depths were to -5′ MLW. The material was beneficially reused to stabilize an eroding bank.
Location: North Bay, Osterville, MA
Completion Date: August, 2015
Project Details: Beacon Marine was asked to locate and remove a sunken fiberglass boat on the edge of the channel. The boat was successfully salvaged and disposed of.
