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Webinar – Green Building Solutions – Dec. 10
November 19th, 2024
Maccaferri presents the webinar Green Building Solutions on Dec. 10, 2024, at 1 p.m. EST. The webinar features Luca Mottadelli, civil engineer and business development manager for Maccaferri, and you can register here. In this webinar, we will delve into a unique project that has revolutionized building construction through innovative techniques and sustainable solutions. Maccaferri was […]
DFI announces new board of trustees members, President’s Awards
November 18th, 2024
Andrew Burns, P.E. The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI’s) membership voted to elect four new members to the DFI Board of Trustees. Their terms begin on January 1, 2025. The newly elected trustees are Andrew Burns, P.E., Underpinning & Foundation Skanska; Ed Laczynski, P.E., Wagman Heavy Civil; Antonio Marinucci, Ph.D., P.E., Google; and Cassandra Rutherford, Ph.D., […]
Geomembrane leak detection technology explained in a nutshell
November 15th, 2024
Article contributed by Water Industry Journal A geomembrane is a flexible, synthetic sheet material primarily used to create impermeable barriers. It comes in various thicknesses (typically between 1mm and 3mm) and widths (around 7.5 meters) to suit different applications. Photo courtesy of Water Industry Journal. Geomembranes are often rolled out and joined together to form large, […]
Solmax appoints Bob Gilligan as president and CEO, heralding an era of growth
November 14th, 2024
Solmax, the world’s largest geosynthetics producing company, is proud to announce the appointment of Bob Gilligan as president and chief executive officer. Bob Gilligan. Photo courtesy of Solmax. Following an extensive, global search, Bob Gilligan emerges as the leader to take Solmax into its next phase of growth, driving forward on sustainable performance and the […]
Pennsylvania and West Virginia DOTs win America’s Transportation Awards honors
November 14th, 2024
An innovative highway emergency repair project in Pennsylvania and the construction of a new bridge spanning the Ohio River took home top honors at the 2024 America’s Transportation Awards competition. Left to right: Jim Tymon, PennDOT’s Mike Carroll, and Garrett Eucalitto. Photo courtesy of AASHTO. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s I-95/Cottman Avenue Emergency Response project […]
Solmax receives IAA award for El Maximo water management project
November 13th, 2024
Solmax recently received the Advanced Textiles Association’s (ATA) International 2024 Achievement Award of Excellence in the Geosynthetics Project – Water category for its El Maximo Ranch water management project. In 2024, project owners were in search of a solution for water management at El Maximo Ranch. The project includes the construction of 40 different earthen […]
Webinar – Steel Rebar vs GFRP: Why Steel Still Reigns Supreme for Reinforced Concrete – Nov. 21
November 12th, 2024
Tensar presents the webinar Steel Rebar vs GFRP: Why Steel Still Reigns Supreme for Reinforced Concrete on November 21, 2024, at 1 p.m. EDT. Attendees are eligible to earn 1 PDH credit and you can register here. The webinar will highlight the advantages and disadvantages of the corrosion resistant reinforcement available on the market. It […]
Webinar – Improving Infrastructure Resilience: Permanent Stabilization Solutions for Roads, Highways & Bridges – Dec. 3
November 12th, 2024
Presto Geosystems presents the webinar - Improving Infrastructure Resilience: Permanent Stabilization Solutions for Roads, Highways and Bridges – on December 3, 2024, at 11 a.m. CST. The presenter is Sam Justice, P.E., you can earn a 1.0 PDH credit, and you can register here. Infrastructure development for highways and road corridors faces many challenges when […]
Top transportation leaders recognized for outstanding contributions
November 11th, 2024
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) honored 10 state department of transportation individuals, teams, and programs at its annual awards program during the 2024 AASHTO Annual Meeting. Recipients were recognized for their achievements in the transportation industry and how their efforts benefited the communities they serve. “These AASHTO annual awards celebrate […]
The Lenzing Group wins geotextiles award
November 8th, 2024
The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries and owner of the TENCELTM brand, has won the Biodiversity and Water Award 2024, presented by Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana at the Sustainable Fashion Awards, for the development and use of a new generation of geotextiles made of biodegradable, […]