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DFI Educational Trust awards scholarship funds to 32 students pursuing careers in deep foundations
September 18th, 2024
The DFI Educational Trust awarded $102,000 in scholarships this spring to 32 exceptional students preparing for a career in the civil engineering and construction fields. More scholarships will be awarded in the fall, thanks to the generosity of many donors and fundraising event participants and sponsors. Since 2006, the trust has awarded $2.2 million in scholarships […]
Dam structure safety installation and repair using advanced geosynthetic technology
September 17th, 2024
By Samantha Justice, P.E. Information contributed by Presto Geosystems With over 91,000 structures nationwide, dams and spillways are essential for controlling flooding, water distribution, and providing hydroelectric power. However, these structures cannot last forever. The average age of dams and spillways in the U.S. is now 61 years, significantly over the typical 50-year lifespan of these structures. […]
Louisiana DOTD celebrates start of $360M bridge project
September 16th, 2024
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on the $360 million Jimmie Davis Bridge project that carries LA 511 over the Red River, connecting the Caddo and Bossier parishes. Photo courtesy of Louisiana DOTD. The agency said this project will build a new four-lane […]
Agenda details released for AASHTO 2024 Safety Summit
September 13th, 2024
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently released key agenda details for its 2024 Safety Summit and Peer Exchange, to be held October 15-17 in Houston. To register for the 2024 Safety Summit, click here. The summit brings together state department of transportation leaders, management, and practitioners – as well as transportation […]
Efficient reclaimed water storage using geomembranes – Part 1
September 12th, 2024
By Felon Wilson Some say as much as 50% of the nation’s potable water is used for non-potable applications such as irrigation. A long discussed and growing trend is water reuse, simply defined as a beneficial use of reclaimed water. One state defines reclaimed water as “domestic or municipal wastewater that has been treated to […]
Top 12 finalists unveiled for America’s Transportation Awards
September 11th, 2024
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has revealed the Top 12 finalists for the 2024 America’s Transportation Awards. After four regional competitions this summer, state departments of transportation from California, Arizona, Washington State, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, and Ohio achieved the highest scores. These finalists, […]
IECA Annual Conference & Expo – Feb. 25-28, 2025
September 10th, 2024
The International Control Association (IECA) Annual Conference & Expo will be held February 25-28, 2025, in Richmond, Va. and you can register here. This year’s event will bring together industry leaders, experts, and professionals to share insights, best practices, and solutions in erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, and sustainable practices. With over 100 educational […]
Webinar – Improving Energy Infrastructure Resilience – Oct. 1
September 10th, 2024
Presto Geosystems presents the webinar - Improving Energy Infrastructure Resilience – on October 1, 2024, at 11 a.m. CDT. The presenter is Cory Schneider M.S., Environmental Scientist, you can earn a 1.0 PDH credit and you can register here. The energy industry continually faces complex challenges in project design and construction, ranging from constructing access […]
COMANCO installs wastewater treatment pond liner near Naples
September 9th, 2024
If raindrops are like nature’s confetti, this project was a party, according to reports from project engineer Jose Martinez. But the rain didn’t slow down superintendent Jorge Gomez and crew on stripping land and creating the subgrade. This project was proposed last year, and after several plan and drawing changes, it was finally executed and […]
Naue unveils UnpavedRoad GH calculator
September 6th, 2024
Naue, one of the leading geosynthetics manufacturers, proudly presents the new Naue UnpavedRoad – modified GH calculator, a comprehensive and economical tool for planning and designing temporary road construction. The calculator greatly simplifies the complex design process by combining the proven principles of the Giroud & Han method (2004) with the product-specific performance characteristics of Naue Secugrid® geogrids and […]