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Concrete Canvas receives King’s Award for International Trade
May 21st, 2024
Concrete Canvas (CC) has been honored with the 2024 King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade, marking a significant achievement in its global business endeavors. The selection process for these prestigious awards involves deliberations between the palace and the Prime Minister’s Advisory Committee at 10 Downing Street in London, England. This year, 252 distinguished UK […]
USDOT accepting SMART Grants applications
May 20th, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is accepting applications for the third year of its Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program. The SMART Grants Program was made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signed by President Biden on November 15, 2021. As part of the President’s Investing in America agenda, the program will fund […]
Core & Main completes acquisition of Geothermal Supply Company
May 17th, 2024
Core & Main has closed its previously announced acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Geothermal Supply Company Inc. (GSC). GSC is a leading distributor and fabricator of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe and other related products, primarily serving the geothermal, water and sewer industries from a single location in Horse Cave, Ky. “Adding GSC […]
PennDOT announces 2024 Innovations Challenge statewide winning team
May 16th, 2024
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that a team of students from Norwin High school in Irwin, Westmoreland County, has been selected as the statewide winner for the 2024 Innovations Challenge. Mentored by Thomas Harskowitch, a teacher at Norwin High School, team members included Troy Horvath and Noah Wilson. For this year's challenge, students […]
Navigating geomembrane selection: HDPE Vs. LLDPE – Which fits your project best?
May 15th, 2024
During the geomembrane selection process, a common question raised is: Which geomembrane is most suitable for my application? This article will explore the advantages and disadvantages of the two most common geomembranes, High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Linear Low-Density Polyethylene (LLDPE), to help enable you to make a more informed selection. HDPE and LLDPE are commonly […]
DFI announces 2024-2025 traveling lecturer
May 14th, 2024
Matthew E. Meyer, P.E., BC.GE, principal at Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, has been selected as the 2024-2025 Traveling Lecturer. A well-known geotechnical expert with more than 29 years of experience, Meyer will travel and present a series of lectures to university students, professional groups and industry associations. He is available, on request of the […]
FHWA prepares for Climate Challenge & EDC-7 EPDs for Sustainable Project Delivery Symposium
May 13th, 2024
On June 5-6, 2024, FHWA is hosting the FHWA Climate Challenge/EDC-7 Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Sustainable Project Delivery National Symposium. During the meeting, Climate Challenge and EDC-7 EPDs for Sustainable Project Delivery participants will make presentations and participate on panel discussions to showcase their program efforts and engage in discussions for successfully implementing EPDs […]
Mastering geomembrane selection: Utilizing standards in 3 steps for project evaluation
May 10th, 2024
By Felon Wilson For the most part, all geomembranes have a similar broad function: A fluid barrier. When comparing, the confusion lies in the fact that they are manufactured by different methods and constructed differently, which result in varying properties to accomplish the broad fluid barrier function. Plus, the definition of “fluid barrier” is subjective […]
AASHTO President Thompson: ‘Togetherness’ key to success
May 9th, 2024
Craig Thompson, secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and 2023-2024 president of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, talked about the importance of “togetherness” when tackling critical industry issues during a visit to the AASHTO office in Washington, D.C., on May 2. Photo courtesy of AASHTO. In town for the four-day […]
Stark honored as ASCE distinguished member
May 8th, 2024
Timothy D. Stark, Ph.D., P.E., BC.GE, Dist.M.ASCE, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, has been honored with inclusion by ASCE in its 2024 class of distinguished members for his exemplary career as a researcher and educator, most in notably advancing the basic understanding of the two-dimensional and […]