The lumber industry has seen a major uptick in pricing during the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, the National Association of Home Builders reports that lumber costs have increased over 170% since mid-April, to an all-time high in August. A ...

Topics: Concrete Boardwalk Questions, Boardwalk Cost

Commercial Boardwalk Cost Estimates: PermaTrak  The most popular questions we receive during trade shows, lunch presentations or an individual meeting are:  “How much does this boardwalk system cost?” and “What is a rough boardwalk cost ...

Topics: Boardwalk Construction, Boardwalk Cost

Are you running a cost estimate for a boardwalk or pedestrian bridge project?  If so, keep in mind that the final construction cost will be based on more than the decking material. To get a sense for the "all in" price of your structure, ...

Topics: Concrete Boardwalk Questions, Boardwalk Cost

Brooklyn’s iconic Coney Island Boardwalk was the center of controversy last year as a group of advocates fought the city’s plans to replace sections of the famous boardwalk with plastic or composite wood decking, along with sections of ...

Topics: Boardwalk Construction, Boardwalk Cost

If you’re in a conceptual design stage for a trail, greenway or boardwalk segment, you may be wondering about the available turning radii for different boardwalk products. Here are some of the most common questions that come up in the ...

Topics: Boardwalk Design, Boardwalk Cost

Our engineering support plays a major role in the design document and construction document stages, so we like to let people know how we operate in advance. When the design document stage begins, we consult with the designer on the ...

Topics: Boardwalk Design, Boardwalk Cost

As a boardwalk designer, I’ve been lucky to team up with a number of outstanding landscape architects in designing some fine boardwalks. However, along the way I’ve made my fair share of mistakes and I wanted to pass these items along to ...

Topics: Boardwalk Design, Boardwalk Cost