"A Deeper Dig" is Manson Construction Co.'s blog where readers can learn more about what life is like at our company. Here we tell short stories about our employees and dig deeper into the great work they do.

Constructing a Giant: The Journey of the FREDERICK PAUP
The incredible team behind the construction of the U.S.'s largest self-propelled hopper dredge, the FREDERICK PAUP.

Setting Sail: The FREDERICK PAUP and the Future of U.S. Dredging
Fred Paup speaks on the hopper dredge FREDERICK PAUP and Manson's future support of U.S. dredging operations.

Manson Dredging Project Wins ASBPA “Best Restored Beaches” Award
Manson's Encinitas and Solana Beach Damage Reduction project delivers meaningful benefits in shoreline resiliency, ecosystem health, and local economy.

Manson Wins AGC of California Awards
Manson Wins Several Industry Awards in California.
Manson Awarded Port of Alaska Terminal 1 Replacement Project
Manson and joint venture partner Michels Corporation have been awarded the $807.4 million Port of Alaska Modernization Program's Terminal 1 Replacement project, which aims to enhance safety and efficiency by replacing aging infrastructure.

Major Lift: Gate Replacement at Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Manson replaces 100-year-old miter gate in Seattle, WA.

Manson Restores Marshes in Louisiana Bayou
Manson's dredging project in Louisiana battles the effects of climate change and man-made structures.

Manson Retrofits Cutter Suction Dredge H.R. MORRIS
Manson's cutter suction dredge H.R. MORRIS receives state-of-the-art upgrades.

Manson Breaks Ground at Pier Romeo Project
Manson breaks ground at the Pier Romeo Recapitalization project in South Carolina.

The Rig Report—E.P. PAUP Gets Network Upgrades
Manson's IT Department makes improvements to Manson's largest derrick barge.

Pier 6 Project Wins Several Awards
Manson's P-443 Pier 6 Replacement project wins several awards.

Dredging—BAYPORT Transforming West Coast Waterways and Beaches
Manson crews take on optional work to nourish depleting beaches in Southern California.

Marine Construction—Manson’s Impact in Oceania: Past, Present, and Future
Improving and maintaining marine infrastructure and waterways in the Pacific.

Marine Construction—Improving Safety and Security at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach
Manson builds a state-of-the-art pier at Naval Weapons Station Seal Bech.

The Rig Report—VALHALLA Prepared for Hawaii Dredging
DB VALHALLA undergoes dry dock before dredge job at Pearl Harbor.

Stabilizing the Future at the Port of Alaska
Communication and partnership lead to first-season success at NES 1 project.

Crews Replace Century-Old Miter Gate
Manson removed the center gate at the Ballard Locks and is set to install a new gate in 2024.

Marine Construction—Outfall Improvements to Protect North Myrtle Beach
Manson installs a state-of-the-art storm drain in South Carolina.
Project Flashback—Historical Manson Outfall Projects
A look back at two ocean outfall projects in the 1990s.



















