Cofferdams are highly useful and commonly implemented in construction situations in which the structure in progress must be built in an area partially or completely covered by a body of water. The name of this type of dam is derived from the word "coffer," which refers to a sealed box. Common uses for a cofferdam include the safe and efficient construction of piers, bridges and other structures that must be built in standing water.

 

Because cofferdams are typically temporary structures, cost-efficiency is an integral consideration in their construction and project management. For this reason, ESC Steel offers economically manufactured sheet pile of precise dimensions and specifications, making the construction of the dam more expedient and far less expensive than is the case with other materials available.