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Webinar for open discussion on EPDs and low-carbon materials – May 8
April 26th, 2024
All public agency staff such as state DOTs, cities, and federal agencies (including consultants and academics working directly with a public agency) are invited to participate in the next Community of Knowledge (COK) Webinar on Wednesday, May 8th at 2 p.m. ET. During the webinar, participants will explore how transportation agencies can use environmental product […]
Webinar – Remote Sensing for Cover Integrity or Methane Emissions – May 9
April 26th, 2024
The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) is presenting a live webinar - Remote Sensing for Cover Integrity or Methane Emissions – on May 9, 2004 at noon CDT. Pre-recorded sessions are also available: May 10, 2024 at Noon AEST (Pre-recorded - Australia) May 10, 2024 at Noon CAT (Pre-recorded - South Africa) May 13, 2024 at […]
HUESKER geogrids used to create waste-free waterfront barrier
April 25th, 2024
Guanabara Bay is one of the most important coastal regions right on the Sugarloaf Mountain – a densely populated area where the population of Rio de Janeiro, which tends to have lower incomes, live. Among them are many residents who depend on fishing for their livelihood. This is an increasingly difficult undertaking, as mountains of […]
FAA awarded $148.3 million for airport projects
April 24th, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $148.3 million for 73 airport-related infrastructure projects in 28 states and Guam. These projects are funded exclusively under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, which provides about $15 billion in total funding with $3 billion available annually for five years. “The […]
Webinar – Building Infrastructure Resilience Against Extreme Weather Events – May 7
April 23rd, 2024
Presto Geosystems presents the webinar - Building Infrastructure Resilience Against Extreme Weather Events – on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 11 a.m. CDT. The presenter is Sam Justice, PE, a 1.0 PDH credit is available, and you can register here. Extreme weather events are increasingly challenging the endurance of our built environments. Aged or subpar […]
Addressing geomembrane ‘whales’: Preventive strategies with Hydranet
April 23rd, 2024
Layfield Geosynthetics is a trusted problem-solving partner in the geomembrane community. Clients rely on them when they encounter issues such as geomembrane liners floating near or above the surface of containment ponds, commonly known as “Whales” or “Hippos.” These occurrences are often a result of water or gas collecting under the geomembrane, causing it to […]
COMANCO completes earthwork for landfill cell
April 22nd, 2024
COMANCO has made significant progress in constructing a new landfill cell in Southwest Florida. To meet the client’s need for the cell to be ready as soon as possible, COMANCO moved more than 150,000 CY of dirt, preparing 10 acres of subgrade for a liner in record time. While doing the earthwork, COMANCO coordinated with […]
Geocell technology in erosion control
April 20th, 2024
FIGURE 1 GEOWEB Geocells effectively preventing erosion on a slope, awaiting vegetation for enhanced environmental stability. Photo courtesy of Presto Geosystems. Erosion control is a critical challenge in environmental engineering, especially in areas where construction and landscaping alter the natural terrain. Geocell technology has emerged as an innovative solution to this problem. Geocells are three-dimensional, […]
Registration open for DFI’s S3: Slopes, Support and Stabilization
April 19th, 2024
Registration is open for S3: Slopes, Support and Stabilization being held August 6-8 in Aurora, Colo. “The conference has grown over the years to be one of DFI’s flagship events,” says Theresa Engler, DFI executive director. “The two-and-a-half-day conference brings together hundreds of industry professionals focused on the practical application of deep foundations and ground […]
Core & Main completes acquisition of ACF West
April 18th, 2024
Core & Main Inc. has closed on its previously announced acquisition of NW Geosynthetics Inc., doing business as ACF West Inc. ACF West is a leading distributor of geosynthetic materials and provider of soil stabilization solutions with six locations across Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Utah. “We are excited to grow our geosynthetics footprint across the […]