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GMA Fall 2024 Update: Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA)
November 7th, 2024
This is a summary of the activities and involvement of the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) in the Build America, Buy American Act (BABAA) discussions over the past 2½ + years, since the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA aka BIL). The provisions of BABAA created difficult and unprecedented complications for the implementation […]
What does ‘weathering of geomembranes’ mean?
November 7th, 2024
By Felon Wilson The term “weathering” on first glance appears to be straightforward. Most in the geomembrane industry consider it to narrowly describe sunlight or UV resistance only. In fact, testing and property specifications are often only from a sunlight exposure standpoint. But the effects of changing temperatures, precipitation, wind, etc. can be factors of […]
New AASHTO leadership elected
November 6th, 2024
The board of directors of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has elected Garrett Eucalitto as commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), as its 2024-2025 president. The board also selected Russell McMurry as commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation, as its 2024-2025 vice president. Garrett Eucalitto Eucalitto previously […]
Webinar – Understanding RUSLE Analysis – Nov. 21
November 5th, 2024
Co-hosts The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) and Ecopliant present the webinar - Understanding RUSLE Analysis – on November 21, 2024 at 1 p.m. MT. Attendees will earn 1 PDH credit upon completion of this session and you can register here. Course Overview The Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) is fundamental for construction industry […]
Geotest completes complex floating cover installation
November 5th, 2024
Geotest recently completed the design and construction of a new liner and floating cover for a major irrigation scheme. The project involved replacing an existing liner that was showing fatigue and areas of failure. Rather than patch the liner, it was decided to proceed with a full replacement because results showed that the liner was […]
Have You Registered Yet for GMA Fall Lobby Days 2024?
November 4th, 2024
There is still time to register for the GMA Fall Lobby Days taking place on December 4–6, 2024, in Washington, DC. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) members will have the opportunity to meet with their congressional representatives, hear from invited guests and learn how changes due to the election will impact the work of Congress. Visitors […]
WSP completes acquisition of POWER Engineers
November 4th, 2024
WSP Global Inc., a leading global professional services firm, has completed its previously announced acquisition of POWER Engineers, Incorporated, a prominent U.S. consulting firm with a leading presence in the Power & Energy (P&E) sector. POWER is a premier brand renowned for its deep technical expertise and strong client relationships, and it is home to […]
White Cap signs definitive agreement to acquire Triumph Geo-Synthetics, Inc.
November 1st, 2024
White Cap, the leading distributor of specialty construction supplies and safety products for professional contractors, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Triumph Geo-Synthetics, Inc., a geosynthetics and erosion control distributor based in Anaheim, Calif. serving non-residential and infrastructure end markets. "With Triumph Geo-Synthetics' talented team, specialized expertise in geosynthetics and strong presence in Southern California, we […]