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• Americans value highways and bridges as a national treasure

  May 22, 2012

  New survey highlights public concerns for U.S. transportation infrastructure.

• New book on ASTM standards for erosion and sediment control technology

  May 15, 2012

  New publication on ASTM standards includes geosynthetic erosion-control materials.

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  Fellowship furthers KU student’s research to improve pipeline safety

  May 11, 2012

  Geosynthetic Institute providing $60,000 this academic year to engineering students.

• Using geotextiles to stabilize horse arena surfaces

  May 11, 2012

  Geotextile footing is used in horse arenas to reduce dust and help with water drainage.

• Melody Adams joins Parametrix

  May 10, 2012

  Magazine advisor is senior engineer with western U.S. environmental firm.

• Profile hires new market development manager

  May 9, 2012

  Adam Popenhagen from Minnesota DOT.

• Frack water market predicted to grow nine-fold to $9 billion by 2020

  May 3, 2012

  Shale gas drilling poised to explode. Opportunities abound for geosynthetics.

• Layfield expanding its Canada operations

  May 2, 2012

  New facilities in Vancouver and Edmonton.

• Propex expands its product line with new geogrids

  May 1, 2012

  Biaxial and uniaxial grids available now.

• Geosynthetic-reinforced soil is integral component for new Maryland bridge

  April 30, 2012

  Federal highway program’s grant money undergirds project.

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  GMA presents ‘ Friends’ awards

  April 20, 2012

  U.S. Reps. Duncan and LoBiondo honored as friends of geosynthetics industry.

• MSE walls going up for landmark Ohio highway project

  April 19, 2012

  Geogrids cited for roads, bridges to improve safety and reduce road congestion.

• Short Course & Certification Exam, May 22 in Anderson, S.C.

  April 19, 2012

  Inspection, monitoring, and maintenance of mechanically stabilized earth walls, berms.

• Leister offers new services, ACH new product

  April 18, 2012

  Leister offers calibration, repair services; ACH announces architectural-grade EPS geofoam.

• DOT: Proposals far outstrip available TIGER funds

  April 16, 2012

  Transportation funding requests pour in.

• FGI mining short course May 21

  April 12, 2012

  Constructing with fabricated geomembranes: Advances and current trends for mining.

• Call for Submissions: EC-'13

  April 11, 2012

  May 31 deadline for International Erosion Control Association's conference abstracts.

• Lawsuit filed vs. EPA to force coal-ash regulations

  April 10, 2012

  GMA has lobbied for lined containment.

• IFAI seeks board candidates

  April 9, 2012

  IFAI members encouraged to recommend candidates; applications due May 28, 2012.

• PRS announces customized geocell

  April 9, 2012

  Citing ‘reverse engineering’ with up to 50% savings.