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History on Deck: A Deeper Dive on the Restoration of the USS Alabama
When it was time to replace the World War II–era teak decking on the battleship USS Alabama, the latest scanning and modeling technology ensured a smooth, safe project—and surety bonding protected its $8.5-million budget against a few unexpected obstacles.
By Grace Calengor
March 21, 2024
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by Grace Calengor
Grace Calengor is senior editor of Construction Executive. Prior to joining ABC in April 2023, she was managing editor of The Zebra Press in Alexandria, Virginia. She graduated from Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minnesota, in 2020 with two bachelor’s degrees in English and classics, and a minor in comparative literature.
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