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GMA announces meeting schedule and locations for Geotechnical Frontiers 2025
January 17th, 2025
The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) has unveiled its scheduled meeting times at Geotechnical Frontiers 2025 (GF25) in Louisville, Ky., March 2-5, 2025. GMA Meetings at Geotechnical Frontiers ‘25 Monday, March 3rd – Room L022 Focus Groups: 3:30-4:15pm Task Forces: 4:15-5:15pm Tuesday, March 4th Executive Council : 3:30-4:15pm – Room L022 (EC members only) General Membership […]
Revolutionizing geomembrane extrusion: How Plantech-CST empowers efficiency and precision
January 17th, 2025
Contributed by SYNCRO GROUP In the ever-evolving world of industrial automation, Plantech-CST, a leading division of SYNCRO GROUP, has set a new benchmark. Recently, it engineered and installed a turn-key storage, pneumatic conveying, and dosing plant for a renowned Italian company specializing in bituminous and synthetic sheet production. This innovative solution supports the client’s new extrusion line for geomembrane sheets, delivering […]
Do you know the new specifications for overground slurry stores?
January 16th, 2025
By Breifne O’Brien Contributed by Agriland The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has updated the minimum specifications for overground circular slurry and effluent stores. The document titled: S122 Minimum Specification for Proprietary Overground Circular Slurry/Effluent Stores was updated on December 20, 2024 and highlights all changes from the previous version. Some of the […]
FHWA announces updates to Buy America requirements to promote domestic manufacturing in transportation projects
January 15th, 2025
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced a new final rule to end FHWA’s longstanding waiver that allows manufactured products used in federal-aid highway projects not to comply with FHWA’s Buy America requirements. Since day one of the administration, President Biden and Vice President Harris have worked to make “Made in America” […]
FHWA issues ATIIP grants
January 15th, 2025
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently issued $44.5 million in grants to 14 projects in 13 states and Puerto Rico via its Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP). The agency noted in a statement that ATIIP grants aim to support the planning, design, and construction of connected networks that lead to destinations and make communities safer for […]
Biden administration rolls back manufactured products waiver
January 14th, 2025
In a long-expected policy change to be published Jan. 14, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will begin applying Buy America requirements to all manufactured products later this year. Since 1983, the agency has used its waiver authority to exempt this wide array of items used on federal-aid highway projects – including electronics, ITS hardware, electrical […]
2025 IECA Annual Conference & Expo
January 14th, 2025
The 2025 International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Annual Conference & Expo is coming up February 25–28th in Richmond, Va. This must-attend conference features field tours, engaging learning sessions, and networking opportunities for professionals in erosion control, stormwater management, sustainability and more. Register by January 27th to save up to $100! Register today: https://ieca2025.eventscribe.net/
Webinar – Maximizing Ballast Life and Rail Performance with GEOWEB Geocells – Feb. 4
January 14th, 2025
Presto Geosystems presents the webinar - Maximizing Ballast Life and Rail Performance with the GEOWEB Geocells – on February 4, 2025, at 11 a.m. CST. The presenter is chief engineer Bryan Wedin, P.E., a 1.0 PDH credit is available, and you can register here. Ballast degradation can rapidly occur under heavy axle loadings over soft […]
Improving landfill management with digital solutions
January 13th, 2025
Contributed by GeoCAAB Landfills play a crucial role in our waste management system. However, improper construction and management can have devastating consequences for human health, financial resources, and the environment. According to a recent SWANA blog post (Revolutionizing Landfill Management: Maximizing Efficiency and Sustainability with Digital Solutions), implementing digital solutions for quality control is critical to achieving […]
Naue introduces SolutionFinder tool for levee design
January 10th, 2025
As a leading manufacturer of geosynthetics and engineering solutions, the Naue Group is expanding its digital portfolio with their new SolutionFinder – flood protection along flowing waters. This novel software supports civil engineers and planners in the design of levees along watercourses and offers a quick and simple way to explore solutions for various scenarios. The SolutionFinder […]