Ask A Boardwalk Engineer, Episode 2: Rebuilding a Failed Timber Boardwalk at Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary

Posted by Jason Philbin on September 8, 2026

When the timber boardwalk at South Carolina's Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary failed less than a decade after it was built, the City of Walterboro needed a longer-term solution. In this episode, host Carrie Parada, PE, talks with PermaTrak ...

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Topics: Boardwalk Construction, Concrete Boardwalk Questions

Ask A Boardwalk Engineer, Episode 1: 6 Common Myths About Concrete Boardwalks

Posted by Jason Philbin on August 20, 2026

There's a lot of misinformation out there about precast concrete boardwalks. In this episode, we're setting the record straight. Host John Pyle, PE, sits down with Andrew Craig, PE, PermaTrak's Director of Engineering, to tackle the most ...

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Topics: Boardwalk Construction, Concrete Boardwalk Questions

Client Testimonial: Pikes Peak on America ByDesign

Posted by Jason Philbin on September 29, 2025

See how PermaTrak helped bring the Pikes Peak Summit Complex to life! In this short video, Brian Calhoun, Principal at RTA Architects, discusses the team’s experience working with PermaTrak and highlights the benefits of using our precast ...

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Topics: Boardwalk Construction, Concrete Boardwalk Questions, Testimonial, Colorado

PermaTrak Concrete Boardwalk Installation Video: Matthew’s Glen

Posted by Jason Philbin on August 18, 2025

See how simple and fast PermaTrak concrete boardwalk installation can be! Our Matthews Glen Phase 2 boardwalk in Matthews, NC was completed in just 10 days.

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Topics: Boardwalk Construction, Concrete Boardwalk Questions, North Carolina

What Is the Maximum Concrete Boardwalk Width?

Posted by Jason Philbin on April 26, 2024

If you are an architect or engineer, you're probably familiar with the terms "usable width" or "clear width" as they relate to boardwalks, pedestrian bridges, and multi use trails. One of the common questions that comes up with the ...

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Topics: Boardwalk Materials, Concrete Boardwalk Questions

Dennis T. Machida Memorial Greenway: PermaTrak Boardwalks in Action

Posted by Jason Philbin on May 1, 2023

The California Tahoe Conservancy published this video of the Dennis T. Machida Memorial Greenway, which features footage of 3 PermaTrak precast concrete structures in use. Click here to learn more about the boardwalks on this project.

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Topics: California

Boardwalk Design Process - How to Evaluate Live Loading Requirements

Posted by Jason Philbin on December 1, 2022

If you are designing a commercial boardwalk system, you'll need to first determine the code-required live loading. Design codes will provide guidance on pedestrian and vehicular loading. Most times for our concrete boardwalk system, our ...

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Topics: Boardwalk Design

Top Down Construction Installation for Pedestrian Trail - Sumter, SC

Posted by Jason Philbin on November 29, 2022

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Topics: Boardwalk Construction, Concrete Boardwalk Questions

Design Criteria for Elevated Boardwalks, Observation Decks, or Fishing Piers

Posted by Jason Philbin on October 6, 2022

PermaTrak North America President Jason Philbin, P.E. discusses design criteria for elevated boardwalks, observation decks, and fishing piers in the video below.

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Topics: Boardwalk Design, Concrete Boardwalk Questions

Concrete Boardwalk Installation Over Tree Roots - Charleston, SC

Posted by Stephen Beach on August 1, 2022

The City of Charleston and Charleston County Transportation Department needed to extend a sidewalk section at Hampton Park, maintaining ADA compliance without damaging the live oak tree roots that were coming out of the ground 6-8’’. ...

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Topics: Boardwalk Construction