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Ohio DOT issues nearly $9M to local bridge projects
February 28th, 2025
The Ohio Department of Transportation recently issued $8.7 million to support a swath of local bridge projects across the state. That funding – which comes from the agency’s Local Major Bridge Program – will go towards modernizing and repairing four local bridges in Franklin, Fairfield, Hamilton, and Lake counties. Photo courtesy of the Ohio DOT. The agency […]
Public comments on trade open, tariffs begin next week
February 27th, 2025
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) opened its invitations last week for public comments on foreign trade practices and the Section 301 sanctions on China. The deadline to submit comments on foreign trade practices is March 11. The deadline to submit comments on Section 301 sanctions is March 24. USTR will hold […]
Alabama issues $40M to local transportation projects
February 27th, 2025
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) recently issued more than $40 million in state transportation funding to cities and counties statewide to support various local-level road and bridge projects. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. Photo courtesy of Alabama DOT. That funding is made available through the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II (ATRIP-II), a program created in […]
Ground conditions for using a geogrid reinforced raft
February 26th, 2025
Contributed by Cirtex By Ian Froggatt We’re going to examine why raft foundations are a cost-effective option when building a solid footing, depending on the soil and site conditions. We’ll use the newly constructed Cirtex warehouse facility near Thames, a town in the North Island, New Zealand, as an example, which has variable loading across […]
Webinar – Use of Geosynthetics in Roads to Enhance Their Resilience and Sustainability – March 13
February 25th, 2025
Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) presents the webinar – Use of Geosynthetics in Roads to Enhance Their Resilience and Sustainability – on March 13, 2025 at noon CST. The presenter is Jie Han, Ph.D., PE, F.ASCE, Roy A. Roberts (University) distinguished professor at the University of Kansas. The webinar is free to industry professionals and students, […]
PTPP wins award for geotextile non-wovens project at Fortune Indonesia Summit
February 24th, 2025
PT PP (Persero) Tbk (PTPP) has shown its commitment to protecting the environment through the innovation of the Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) program which received appreciation at the Fortune Indonesia Change The World Awards 2024 in Jakarta, Indonesia. This program plays an important role in reducing plastic waste, supporting the target of reducing plastic waste […]
Entries sought for 2025 America’s Transportation Awards
February 21st, 2025
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has opened the nomination portal for the 2025 America’s Transportation Awards competition. The competition runs through Friday, April 4, 2025. Left to right: Jim Tymon, PennDOT’s Mike Carroll, and Garrett Eucalitto. Images courtesy of AASHTO. This program – now in its 18th year – […]
COMANCO continues gypsum stack liner rehabilitation project
February 20th, 2025
COMANCO is working on an ongoing gypsum stack liner rehabilitation project for a phosphate mine client in Florida. The project focuses on enhancing the containment capacity of existing water runoff ponds by increasing their storage volume. Leak detection and repairs Before expanding the ponds, a critical step involved a comprehensive leak detection and repair program. […]
Titan Environmental opens new Pacific Region branch in Surrey, B.C.
February 19th, 2025
Titan Environmental is proud to announce the opening of its new Pacific Region branch in Surrey, British Columbia, marking the company’s first expansion to Canada’s West Coast. The new branch, located at 19499 96th Ave in the Port Kells neighborhood, underscores Titan’s commitment to providing sustainable geosynthetics solutions in the region. The new facility boasts […]
INCOTELOGY GmbH presents geosynthetics and basalt fiber products
February 19th, 2025
In a pioneering step towards more environmentally friendly construction projects, INCOTELOGY GmbH recently presented a new generation of ecologically sustainable geoproducts at the Infratech 2025 trade fair in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. These innovative materials focus not only on outstanding performance, but also on environmental compatibility and sustainability. INCOTELOGY’s sustainable geo and construction products are characterized […]