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SCDOT commission appoints secretary of transportation
January 31st, 2024
The South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission has appointed Justin P. Powell as secretary of transportation following the retirement of Christy A. Hall, P.E. in March 2024. Justin P. Powell. Photo courtesy of SCDOT. Powell is currently the SCDOT’s chief operating officer and has managed the day-to-day operations of SCDOT including its $5 billion construction […]
Engineering support continues at Edevu Hydropower Project
January 30th, 2024
The Edevu Hydropower Project, located on the Brown River approximately 47 km Northeast of Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea, will expand renewable energy generation and provide a reliable energy supply for the community. The project comprises a 55 m high geomembrane faced rockfill dam, overflow chute spillway, and a 51 MW surface power station […]
Webinar – Comparing Geogrids Used in Civil Construction Projects – Feb. 15
January 30th, 2024
Tensar presents the webinar – Comparing Geogrids Used in Civil Construction Projects – on February 15, 2024 from 1 to 2 p.m. EST. It is free for members and non-members and you can register here. There are dozens of geogrids and other geosynthetic products used in civil construction projects such as roadways, crane pads, working […]
IECA Webinar – The Big Picture: Flocculant Use From Start To Finish – Jan. 31
January 26th, 2024
The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) presents the webinar – The Big Picture: Flocculant Use From Start To Finish – on January 31, 2024 at 11 a.m. MST. It is presented by Seva Iwinski Bray, vice president, Applied Polymer Sciences, the cost is free, and you can register here. In its third and final Let’s […]
Navis TubeTex announces strategic partnership with Fibroline
January 26th, 2024
Navis TubeTex, a leading provider of advanced machinery solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Fibroline, a Lyon, France-based technology and engineering company, which develops and patents dry impregnation technologies. Navis TubeTex designs, engineers, and manufactures machinery for the global knit, woven, nonwoven, technical and geotextile industries. The Fibroline technology can impregnate powder form materials […]
AASHTO president moderates state DOT panel at TRB
January 25th, 2024
Craig Thompson, secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and 2023-2024 president of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), outlined key transportation challenges faced by states and the nation as a whole during a session at the 2024 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. Craig Thompson, secretary of the […]
Mass loaded vinyl: The ultimate acoustic barrier solution
January 24th, 2024
Mass loaded vinyl (MLV) has revolutionized the field of acoustic barriers by providing an efficient and versatile solution for noise reduction. From homeowners seeking peace and quiet to commercial establishments aiming to minimize noise pollution, with its exceptional sound-blocking performance, ease of installation, and durability, MLV offers a cost-effective way to create quieter and more […]
IECA Annual Conference coming to Spokane Feb. 25-28
January 24th, 2024
This year's IECA Annual Conference promises to be a hub of knowledge and innovation for professionals dedicated to soil health and sustainable practices. It will be held February 25-28, 2024 in Spokane, Wash. and you can register here. Take a look at a few of the sessions focused on soil health: Evaluation of Erosion Control […]
USDOT’s Buttigieg leads new materials panel at TRB
January 23rd, 2024
Pete Buttigieg, secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, recently helped moderate a session at the Transportation Research Board’s 2024 Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. regarding the development of new infrastructure materials to help “reinvent” roadways, airport runways, and railroad networks. Pete Buttigieg, secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Photo courtesy of TRB. “Our […]
Microplastics in the environment
January 22nd, 2024
By Michael Sorensen Let’s discuss microplastics in the environment, or more specifically, microplastic potential from civil engineering products made from plastic, which we call polymer-based products or polymeric products. Microplastics come from a wide range of products. We use polymer-based products in our daily life all the time. This includes but is not limited to […]