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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 […]
FHWA issues $830M in PROTECT resiliency grants
April 17th, 2024
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued nearly $830 million in discretionary grants to 80 projects nationwide to help states and local communities strengthen surface transportation systems such as roads, bridges, ports, intercity rail, pedestrian facilities, and transit systems – making them more resilient to natural disasters and extreme weather events, such as flooding and […]
Maximizing leak detection efficiency with ELIS GPS eDipole Kit surveys of covered geomembranes
April 16th, 2024
In the world of environmental and industrial safety, the significance of detecting leaks in geomembranes is paramount. These protective barriers, often concealed under layers like soil or gravel, are vital for securing liquids and gases. Dipole surveys stand at the forefront of this effort, offering a specialized method to detect leaks and ensure containment integrity. […]
USDOT offering $5.1B in ‘bundled’ discretionary grants
April 15th, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is now accepting applications for approximately $5.1 billion in funding for infrastructure projects of regional or national significance for three major discretionary grant programs. The agency noted that the project application process for those three programs has been “streamlined” into the single Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Program. The available […]
Geocell technology proves effective in solving soil stabilization challenges for solar farms on underutilized lands
April 12th, 2024
With the increasing demand for clean energy, there is a growing interest in repurposing underutilized lands for solar farm developments, particularly abandoned mines, capped landfills, brownfields, and other unused areas. These locations offer a unique opportunity to transform unused spaces into sources of renewable energy, and can be particularly enticing because they are often situated […]
Register now for 2024 GMA Spring Lobby Days – June 5–6 in Washington, D.C.
April 11th, 2024
Now is the time to register for the GMA Spring Lobby Days taking place on June 5–6, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) members will have the opportunity to meet with their congressional representatives, hear from invited guests and learn how the election will impact the work of Congress. Visitors are welcome and […]
Justin P. Powell confirmed as South Carolina’s secretary of transportation
April 11th, 2024
Justin P. Powell will serve as the next secretary of transportation for the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT). Powell was first appointed by the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission to serve as secretary on Jan. 18, 2024. His appointment was reviewed by the Senate Transportation Committee and the committee voted unanimously to send […]
AGRU America expands operations in Williamsburg County
April 10th, 2024
AGRU America, Inc. is expanding operations in Williamsburg County, S.C. The company’s $7.8 million investment will create approximately six new jobs. “AGRU America has been in South Carolina since 1996,” says Robert L. Johnson, president/CEO at AGRU America. “Since then, we’ve expanded multiple times across Williamsburg, Georgetown, and Charleston counties. South Carolina has provided us […]
The use of bituminous geomembranes (BGM) in reservoir applications
April 10th, 2024
FIGURE 1 Storage of 1.5 million cubic meters of raw water from the Maipo river waterproofed with Coletanche ® bituminous geomembrane for Aguas Andinas, the water utility company for Santiago de Chile. The relentless growth of the global population over successive decades has placed a significant strain on the demand for food and potable water […]