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IBTTA appoints new executive director/CEO
December 31st, 2024
The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA), the worldwide association for the owners and operators of toll facilities and the businesses that serve them, announced Kathryn Clay as its new executive director and CEO, effective January 6, 2025. Clay succeeds Patrick Jones, whose 23 years of leadership elevated IBTTA into a globally recognized leader […]
GeoManitoba 2025 abstract submission deadline extended
December 30th, 2024
The GeoManitoba 2025 abstract submission deadline has been extended to January 15, 2025! All abstracts must be submitted online through the GeoManitoba 2025 website. As this is the 78th Canadian Geotechnical Conference and the 9th Canadian Permafrost Conference abstracts may be submitted under either the CGS or CPA/Cold Regions themes. Please note, in order to […]
Polyfabrics receives CSIA award, achieves ISO certification
December 26th, 2024
Polyfabrics was recently named Service Champion for the 2024 Customer Service Organization of the Year Award in the Medium-Business category. The award was conducted by the Customer Service Institute of Australia (CSIA) and the company is proud to be recognized once again. “Being named runner up for such a significant award highlights our unwavering commitment […]
Geoworks appoints operations director
December 25th, 2024
Steve O’Brien Geoworks has expanded its workforce once again in a continued streak of new hires with the appointment of operations director, Steve O’Brien. As the business continues to diversify its workforce as it enjoys a period of considerable growth, O’Brien joins at a crucial time to provide strategy and direction to an evolving pipeline. […]
Draft agenda for 2025 TechEx conference released
December 24th, 2024
AASHTO re:source recently released a draft agenda for its 2025 Technical Exchange or “TechEx” to be held March 17-20, 2025, in Bellevue, Wash.; an annual event started in 2017 to connect those in the construction materials testing industry and to share knowledge and best practices. Image courtesy AASHTO re:source. AASHTO re:source hosts an annual event to pursue its […]
Hybrid retaining wall delivers prime performance for distribution warehouse
December 23rd, 2024
Nicknamed Project Redtail, the construction of a sprawling 660,000-square-foot (61316 sq m) online retail logistics center and supporting infrastructure in East Fishkill, N.Y., demanded the utilization of nearly every inch of the parcel hosting the facility. Wall installer Petillo Construction worked with the adjacent property owner to gain an easement and relocation of utility pole […]
AGRU wins 2024 Marketing Excellence Award
December 20th, 2024
The International Association of Plastics Distribution (IAPD) has awarded AGRU America the top Marketing Excellence Award for demonstrating outstanding success and creativity with their marketing initiatives. The rigorous submission process looks at over two dozen factors, from social media campaigns to publication history and contributions to the industry. Other contributing factors toward the award were […]
Biagi named Illinois DOT secretary
December 19th, 2024
Governor J.B. Pritzker (D) recently appointed Gia Biagi to become the next secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation, pending the approval of the state legislature. She will replace current Secretary Omer Osman, who is retiring after a 35-year career at Illinois DOT at the end of 2024. Gia Biagi. Photo courtesy of Illinois Governor's […]
Letter to the Editor: PFAS and Geomembrane Lifespan
December 18th, 2024
Dear Editor and Readers, This letter concerns the effect of PFAS-type chemicals(1) to the lifespan of polyethylene geomembranes and the potential for a reduction in lifespan from PFAS exposure. While there is great benefit from academic journals and publications, there is, on occasion, benefit to be had from industrial experience that is not academic in […]
Majeski steps down as Delaware DOT secretary, Hastings named acting secretary
December 18th, 2024
On December 21, Nicole Majeski will step down as secretary of the Delaware Department of Transportation, with Governor John Carney (D) naming Shanté Hastings, the agency’s deputy secretary and chief engineer, as acting secretary. Nicole Majeski. Photo courtesy of Delaware DOT. “The Delaware DOT impacts every single resident and visitor in our state,” said the […]