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GSI announces GSI Fellowship awardees
September 29th, 2020
The 2020–21 Geosynthetics Institute (GSI) Fellowship proposals have been reviewed by Dr. George Koerner, Dr. Grace Hsuan and the GSI Board of Advisors (BOA). GSI is pleased to announce that the recipients of this year’s $5,000 awards have been chosen. As in previous years, the candidate must be either pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree […]
Leister Technologies LLC offers free geosynthetics welding webinar
September 24th, 2020
Leister Technologies presents a free Geosynthetics Webinar on Oct. 7, 2020, at 11 a.m. CST, covering the latest technological advancements that are used to improve overall quality on geomembranes welded in various applications. As the demand for better quality control and quality assurance increases, Leister offers operators the latest technology to capture, analyze and share […]
FGI presents US EPA reconsideration of CCR regulations impacting the geosynthetics industry webinar
September 23rd, 2020
This webinar, on Oct 8, 2020 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. CDT, will discuss a series of proposed and finalized amendments scheduled in 2020 to rules promulgated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) to the Coal Combustion Residuals Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Rule (CCR rule). The 2020 amendments seek to comply to with the USWAG […]
IFAI Expo and R+T Show Organizer, Messe Stuttgart, to Co-locate Trade Shows Starting in 2021
September 21st, 2020
ROSEVILLE, MN—Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) and Messe Stuttgart, organizers of R+T in Stuttgart, Germany; R+T Turkey in Istanbul, Turkey; R+T Asia in Shanghai, China and R+T South America in Sao Paulo, Brazil, are pleased to announce that they will co-locate IFAI Expo with Messe Stuttgart’s new U.S. show named Sun Shading Expo North America […]
GSI to host webinar on lifetime predictions of geosynthetics
September 17th, 2020
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Lifetime Predictions of Covered and Exposed Geosynthetics,” on October 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) member companies and their employees receive discounted rates on all GSI webinar and short course registrations. A most frequently asked question regarding all types of geosynthetics […]
Registration open for Virtual Waste Containment System Design Seminar 2020
September 15th, 2020
Registration is now open for the Virtual Waste Containment System Design Seminar 2020, Oct. 20–22. Experience all the benefits of the in-person event virtually from the comfort of your own location.To register, visit https://www.ifai.com/event/waste-containment-system-design-seminar-a-virtual-event/. This three-day webinar is an opportunity to hear from leading experts in six two-hour presentations; to provide attendees with a deeper working […]
Presto Geosystems presents solutions for managing stormwater and wastewater webcast
September 9th, 2020
Presto Geosystems will present a webcast “Innovative Solutions for Managing Stormwater and Wastewater” on Sept. 16, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. CDT. The webcast is free, and participants can earn 1 PDH. Are you looking for a better way to control stormwater and wastewater? As current systems get overtaxed due to rising populations and […]
APPI explains energy contracts
September 3rd, 2020
By Kathryn Allen, APPI Energy (Editor’s note: APPI energy services are included in the membership benefit package offered by Industrial Fabrics Association International. The following information was compiled by APPI to help explain their services.) APPI Energy provides our clients a comprehensive way to reduce energy expenses and create budget certainty. Unbiased and independent, we […]
GSI to host webinar on landfill covers
September 2nd, 2020
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Landfill covers: Past-present-emerging,” on October 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) member companies and their employees receive discounted rates on all GSI webinar and short course registrations. Participants will be able to assess past landfill cover practices and gain comparisons to […]
TRB to host webinar on updating designs for MSE walls in AASHTO
September 1st, 2020
The TRB Standing Committees on Transportation Earthworks and Geosynthetics will jointly organize a TRB webinar on "Updating Designs for Mechanically-Stabilized Earth Walls in AASHTO." Bridge-design specifications were updated this year, with the largest change to designs for MSE walls in more than 20 years. TRB will host a webinar on Oct. 8, 2020, from 2:00–3:30 […]