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Egis provides design and construction supervision for new engineered sanitary landfill in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
March 12th, 2025
Contributed by Egis Phnom Penh, Cambodia has experienced significant demographic and economic development in recent years, with a rapid rise in municipal solid waste (MSW) generation – the city now produces 3,600 tonnes of MSW per day. At the same time, the existing dumpsite at Dangkor near Phnom Penh is close to saturation, prompting the […]
Plan your stay: Official housing for Advanced Textiles Expo 2025 now open
March 11th, 2025
We are pleased to announce that Site & Stay has been selected as the official housing partner for Advanced Textiles Expo® 2025, taking place Nov. 5–7 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. Hotel booking is now open, offering attendees and exhibitors exclusive access to discounted rates at our official host hotels—all conveniently located […]
Bao re-elected to IAGI board
March 11th, 2025
Evan Bao, quality control manager at COMANCO, has been re-elected to the board of directors for the International Association of Geosynthetic Installers (IAGI). This achievement highlights his expertise, leadership, and commitment to advancing quality standards in the geosynthetics industry. Photo courtesy of COMANCO. IAGI plays a crucial role in maintaining and improving the integrity of geosynthetic installations […]
Unraveling TPU coated fabrics: The cold weather solution for dock seals
March 10th, 2025
Contributed by E Squared Technical Textiles When you think about busy loading docks, dock seals might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, these crucial barriers play a vital role in maintaining warehouse efficiency and protecting goods from extreme temperatures. Why dock seals matter in cold weather Cold weather brings unique challenges […]
XR Geomembranes celebrates 50 years of engineered performance
March 7th, 2025
XR® Geomembranes is proud to announce the celebration of its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of providing innovative geomembrane solutions to industries worldwide. Throughout its history, XR Geomembranes has continuously advanced its product offerings, providing unmatched expertise in geomembrane technology and solutions that safeguard the environment and support infrastructure projects. The company’s commitment to sustainability, […]
Mexico and Canada tariffs paused until April 2, China duty rate doubles
March 6th, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on March 6 that he would pause the 25% tariffs on U.S. imports from Mexico and Canada covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) until April 2. The president initially announced a delay in tariffs on imports from Mexico in a social media post after a conversation with President Claudia […]
Tenerife’s Cabildo launches initiative to install solar panels in landfill sites
March 6th, 2025
Contributed by Tenerife Weekly The Cabildo de Tenerife, the governing body of the island of Tenerife in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain, has introduced the ‘Greenland’ initiative aimed at fostering innovation in renewable energy through a pioneering photovoltaic system for the coverage of waste discharge cells within the Tenerife Environmental Complex. Photo courtesy of Tenerife […]
As tariffs begin, auto industry given one-month exemption
March 5th, 2025
Imports from Canada and Mexico to U.S. automakers were given a one-month exemption to new tariffs on goods from these two countries, which began March 4. This decision by President Donald Trump comes after a March 5 conversation with three leading U.S. auto manufacturers: Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. The administration indicated this would be […]
AASHTO issues paving concrete emissions guide
March 5th, 2025
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently released a new publication entitled “Guide for Reducing the Cradle-to-Gate Embodied Carbon Emissions of Paving Concrete, 1st Edition.” Image courtesy of AASHTO. This guide offers several strategies for material selection and proportioning that transportation agencies and contractors can use to reduce the cradle-to-gate embodied […]
Webinar – Introduction to the GEOWEB MSE Wall Design Software for Vegetated and Non-Vegetated Retaining Walls – March 25
March 4th, 2025
Presto Geosystems presents the webinar – Introduction to the GEOWEB MSE Wall Design Software for Vegetated and Non-Vegetated Retaining Walls – on March 25, 2025 at 12 Noon CDT. The webinar is presented by Bryan Wedin, P.E., chief engineer, a 1.0 PDH credit is available, and you can register here. Presto Geosystems provides its GEOWEB® MSE […]