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Geomembranes for environmental remediation
December 17th, 2024
By Brian Fraser, Vice President Layfield Geosynthetics Geomembranes are frequently used in soil remediation applications for environmental containment. Environmental remediation is the cleanup of hazardous substances dealing with the removal, treatment and containment of contaminants, including soil, groundwater and sediment. Applications include the treatment and cleanup of brownfield sites and contaminated soils as a result of […]
Webinar – Building Fire Lanes and Emergency Access Roads with Geocells and Porous Pavers – Jan. 7
December 16th, 2024
Presto Geosystems presents the webinar - Building Fire Lanes and Emergency Access Roads with Geocells and Porous Pavers – on January 7, 2025 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. As our cities expand and new or renovated buildings are […]
Solar array installation set for Purdy Transfer Station in 2025
December 13th, 2024
By Chris Rurik For visitors to the Purdy Transfer Station in Gig Harbor, Wash., the landfill is a pleasant, grassy knoll. Beneath the grass is five-and-a-half decades’ worth of garbage. Until 1989, it was the final resting place for Key Peninsula waste. Photo courtesy of Key Peninsula News. Pierce County won a $2.3 million grant […]
Jared Wiley named director of the Arkansas DOT
December 12th, 2024
The Arkansas Highway Commission recently named Jared Wiley to be director of the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) when Lorie Tudor, the agency’s current director, retires effective January 10, 2025. Jared Wiley. Photo courtesy of Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) Wiley – who has served as ARDOT’S chief engineer for preconstruction since April 2023 – […]
GMA member Doug Brown passes away
December 11th, 2024
Compiled by Kevin Kerfoot, Geosynthetics Magazine Douglas Neil Brown, P.E., passed away on December 1, 2024, at the age of 59. He was a key member of the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) over the years as a focus group lead, GMA Executive Council second vice chair, and an outstanding volunteer for GMA and the Advanced […]
ConCom signals approval for Sconset Bluff geotube expansion
December 11th, 2024
By Dean Geddes The massive expansion of the erosion-control project on the Sconset Bluff in Nantucket, Mass. is one step closer to a reality after the conservation commission voted to provide the project with the necessary waivers to move it forward. The joint application by the town and Sconset Beach Preservation Fund to expand the […]
EAGS 2024 held in Tai’an, Shandong
December 10th, 2024
By Flora Xu, ATA China Representative In order to discuss the future sustainable development of geosynthetics and grasp the development trends of global geosynthetics, the 3rd EurAsian Geosynthetics Symposium (EAGS·2024) was held in Tai'an, Shandong Province on November 22, 2024. The conference was organized by the China Nonwovens and Industrial Textiles Association (CNITA), and the […]
GeoCAAB receives new patent for quality control technology
December 10th, 2024
GeoCAAB, the industry-leading quality control software for geosynthetics, has been awarded a U.S. patent for its groundbreaking technology. This milestone solidifies GeoCAAB's position as a pioneer in the field and underscores its dedication to delivering cutting-edge solutions for geosynthetic installations. A visionary team The patent recognizes the innovative work of Spencer and Nicholas Dille, Gregory […]
Advancements in sand island reclamation with GEOTUBE Marine technology
December 9th, 2024
The Seri Tanjung Pinang Phase 2B (STP2B) project represents a major advancement in coastal reclamation technology and engineering. The primary objective, as defined by the client's needs, was the construction of an effective perimeter dyke around STP2B to significantly mitigate the occurrence of sediment plumes and prevent the loss of infilling sand material. This was […]
USDOT issues $172M in SS4A program grant funds
December 6th, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) recently issued $172 million in grants via its Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program; the third and final round of 2024 awards from this project, which was created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The agency said in a statement that funding will go directly to 257 […]