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FRA awards more than $16 billion for NEC rail projects
November 22nd, 2023
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) recently awarded $16.4 billion to 25 passenger rail projects along the Northeast Corridor or NEC, a critical passenger and freight railroad line serving the Northeast U.S.’s five major metropolitan regions – Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. FRA Administrator Amit Bose. Photo courtesy of AASHTO. “[These] investments are […]
Stantec to acquire ZETCON Engineering
November 21st, 2023
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has signed an agreement to acquire ZETCON Engineering, a 645-person engineering firm headquartered in Bochum, Germany. Founded in 1973, ZETCON has built a reputation as an industry leader in infrastructure planning, inspection, project management, and construction management. The terms of the transaction are not disclosed. The […]
Sherman named 2023 Robert J. Dexter Lecture winner
November 20th, 2023
The Steel Bridge Task Force recently selected Ryan Sherman, an assistant engineering professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, as the recipient of the 2023 Robert J. Dexter Memorial Award Lecture. Ryan Sherman, center with award, is the recipient of the 2023 Robert J. Dexter Memorial Award Lecture. Photo courtesy of AISI. The Steel Bridge […]
Geosynthetics and PFAS: Understanding the role of polymer processing aids in geosynthetics
November 17th, 2023
Like many other industries, geosynthetics manufacturers are navigating the rapidly evolving landscape of new per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) regulations. However, in the case of geosynthetic products, an interesting and seemingly paradoxical question emerges: Is it possible that the same products that have been designed to solve complex environmental problems, and even contain pollutants, could also […]
TRB announces Roy W. Crum Award recipient
November 16th, 2023
Named for Roy W. Crum, who served as the board’s director from 1928 until his death in 1951, the Crum Award recognizes outstanding achievement in the field of transportation research. Dr. Imad L. Al-Qadi, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Grainger Distinguished Chair in Engineering and founding director of the Illinois Center for Transportation, is the 2023 […]
DFI announces new committee chair
November 15th, 2023
David Graham, P.E., of Dan Brown and Associates has been named chair of the Deep Foundations Institute's (DFI) Drilled Shaft Committee. He succeeds Paul Axtell, P.E., D.GE, Dan Brown and Associates. David Graham, P.E. Graham is a senior engineer with Dan Brown and Associates in Chattanooga, Tenn. He has over 14 years of experience in the […]
Advanced Textiles Expo attracts thousands to Orlando
November 14th, 2023
ATA Expo. Photography by © 2023 Mark Skalny Photography Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) completed its debut of Advanced Textiles Expo, formerly known as IFAI Expo, Nov. 1–3, in Orlando, Fla., USA. This year’s event was again collocated with Sun Shading Expo North America, which is organized by Messe Stuttgart, the founders of R + T, the […]
Longest-serving USDOT deputy secretary passes away
November 14th, 2023
Mortimer Downey, the longest serving deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), passed away from pulmonary fibrosis on November 2, 2023 at the age of 87. Mortimer Downey. Photo courtesy of AASHTO. Downey served as USDOT deputy secretary from 1993 to 2001. He was originally appointed to the position at the beginning of […]
The rise of BGMs: A decade of transformation in the geomembrane industry
November 13th, 2023
A decade ago, bituminous geomembranes (BGMs) were a relatively unknown player in the landfill and mining industries. Fast forward to the present day, and BGMs have emerged as a significant disruptor, posing a formidable challenge to traditional high-density polyethylene (HDPE) geomembrane manufacturers. The industry landscape has shifted dramatically, with BGMs steadily gaining market share and […]
FGI webinar – GRI GM 34 Standard Specification: PVC-Ethylene Interpolymer Alloy Geomembranes (EIA=PVC+KEE) – Nov. 16
November 10th, 2023
The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) is presenting the webinar - GRI GM 34 Standard Specification: PVC-Ethylene Interpolymer Alloy Geomembranes (EIA=PVC+KEE) – on November 16, 2023 at noon CST. The presenter is George R. Koerner, Ph.D., P.E. & CQA, it is free to industry professionals and students, a 1.0 PDH is available, and you can register […]