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    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) Commander Col. David Dake speaks at ceremony commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900, at the Galveston Seawall, September 6, 2025. Dake, along with Galveston Mayor Dr. Craig Brown, and other local leaders joined more than 8,000 attendants along the seawall to honor the resilience of the community who rebuilt the island after experiencing the deadliest natural disaster in the history of the United States.

    SWG Commemorates 'Great Storm of 1900', Participates in Historic, Guinness World Record Event

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG), along with the City of Galveston and Guinness World Records, observed the 125th anniversary of the Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900, during a ceremony at the Galveston Seawall, September 6, 2025.
  • Cost engineers produce budget estimates and Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for construction projects. Budget estimates support funding requests: IGEs support construction contract award, which includes contract modification. ‘Independent’ signifies freedom from influence.

    Adam Tallman Wins 2025 USACE Cost Engineer of the Year For Civil Works

    Adam Tallman, a Galveston District certified professional engineer, has been named the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Cost Engineer of the Year 2025 for Civil Works. The Cost Engineer of the Year Civil Works Award recognizes one individual each year for their contributions to the cost engineering profession in the last three fiscal years preceding the award.