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Geofabrics Australasia acquires Bayset
August 22nd, 2024
Geofabrics Australasia Pty Ltd, the largest manufacturer and supplier of geosynthetic and geotextile products in Australia and New Zealand, has announced the acquisition of Bayset. Bayset is a leading trade supplier and reseller of solutions for the waterproofing, flooring, and concrete repair industries, with operations spanning Queensland, New South Wales, ACT and Victoria. For over […]
PennDOT’s Carroll named chair of AASHTO’s TransComm
August 21st, 2024
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently appointed Mike Carroll – secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation – to a two-year term as chair of its Committee on Transportation Communications, known as TransComm. Mike Carroll. Photo courtesy of PennDOT. Carroll – named PennDOT secretary in January 2023 – is a former state representative […]
Webinar – Selecting Appropriate Materials to Request EPDs – Aug. 28
August 20th, 2024
The next Community of Knowledge (COK) Webinar will be held on Wednesday, August 28th at 2 p.m. ET. All public agency staff such as state DOTs, cities, and federal agencies (including consultants and academics working directly with a public agency) are invited to participate and you can register here. During the webinar, participants will explore […]
Geomembranes for the containment of PFAS
August 20th, 2024
Contributed By Brian Fraser, Vice President, Layfield Geosynthetics This article discusses PFAS substances and the use of geomembranes to contain them. It also discusses geomembrane formulations and the importance of confirming your geomembrane selection when dealing with PFAS synthetic chemicals. What are PFAS substances? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large, complex group of synthetic chemicals […]
Ohio DOT appoints new director
August 19th, 2024
Governor Mike DeWine has announced that Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) director Jack Marchbanks will step down as director on Sept. 30, 2024, and Pamela Vest Boratyn will be nominated to serve as ODOT director beginning Oct. 1, 2024. Boratyn will need to be confirmed by the Ohio Senate. Pamela Vest Boratyn, at left, and […]
AGRU America wins 2023 PPI Project of the Year Award
August 16th, 2024
AGRU America, Inc. has been awarded the Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) 2023 Project of the Year Award for the Municipal & Industrial Division. Each year, the PPI membership reviews and votes on Project of the Year and Member of the Year for each of the five PPI divisions: Building & Construction, Drainage, Energy Piping […]
DFI names Distinguished Service Award recipient
August 15th, 2024
Rudolph P. Frizzi, P.E., G.E., BC.GE, managing principal, LANGAN, is the recipient of the Deep Foundations Institute's (DFI) highest award bestowed to an individual, the Distinguished Service Award (DSA). This award recognizes individuals who have made exceptionally valuable contributions to the advancement of the deep foundations industry. The award is being presented at the DFI […]
ATA negotiates lower rates for exhibitors at Advanced Textiles Expo
August 14th, 2024
The Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) has renegotiated its General Services Contractor contract for the 2025–2027 Advanced Textiles Expo® shows. By selecting Freeman through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, we have secured rates that significantly lower the cost burden on our exhibitors. RFP process Jan. 8, 2024: RFP sent to five providers Jan. 31, 2024: Deadline for […]
Geoworks unveils Ecodeck geopaving range
August 14th, 2024
As part of its ongoing commitment to innovation and environmental sustainability, Geoworks introduces its latest geopaving range, Ecodeck. Ecodeck represents the company’s dedication to advancing sustainable construction practices, combining eco-friendly design with the durability and reliability its clients have come to expect. The Ecodeck range caters to a wide range of applications. This includes pathways, […]
Homer Tunnel avalanche shelter design includes Cirtex DuraMesh MSE wall
August 13th, 2024
Information contributed by Cirtex At the head of a glaciated valley amidst mountains towering up to 2100m in height, the Homer Tunnel is the only access link between Te Anau and Milford Sound, New Zealand. The construction of an original 150m avalanche protection shelter on the Te Anau side began in the 1930s, but an […]