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Applications open for ATA Board of Directors positions
April 17th, 2025
The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Board of Directors is seeking volunteer applicants to fill three open positions. The ATA Board of Directors represents ATA's members and works with the ATA leadership staff, providing guidance on association decisions and activities. Open positions 1st Vice Chairman (2-year term) This individual will be the "Chairman-elect" and will automatically […]
2025 International Achievement Awards entries accepted until June 20
April 17th, 2025
The 2025 International Achievement Awards (IAAs) are now accepting entries. Exclusive to Advanced Textile Association (ATA) members, this competition—now in its 78th year—celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry. With a reduced entry fee of just $25, it's easy to enter. Showcase your technical skills and gain industry-wide recognition by entering your best work. Deadline […]
AASHTO’s board adopts core reauthorization principles
April 17th, 2025
The board of directors for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has unanimously adopted its vision statement and three core policy principles as Congress begins drafting a surface transportation reauthorization package for when current reauthorization legislation – contained within the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act or IIJA – expires in September 2026. Jim […]
Reliable welding seams for shrimp farms
April 16th, 2025
Contributed by Leister By Clinton Van Zyl, Business Development Manager, Leister Tech Asia Pte. Ltd. A brand-new shrimp farm is being built in Semarang, on the north coast of the Indonesian island of Java. Production manager Febrian Adhitya and his team are in the process of finalizing the dams between the basins of the three-hectare […]
DBIA appoints Carolyn Brennan as chief operating officer
April 15th, 2025
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has announced the appointment of Carolyn Brennan as its new chief operating officer. In this role, Brennan will oversee DBIA’s revenue-generating departments — including conferences, membership, certification and education — ensuring strategic alignment with the organization’s long-term vision and continued growth. Brennan joins DBIA with nearly two decades of […]
GeoCAAB 6.0 for geosynthetic liner installation QC
April 14th, 2025
GeoCAAB 6.0 is officially live, and it's set to redefine how you approach quality control in geosynthetic liner installations. The company understands that efficiency and accuracy are critical in the fast-paced construction world. That's why GeoCAAB 6.0 isn't just an update; it's a complete overhaul designed to address your needs and elevate your workflow. Key […]
Core & Main announces leadership transition
April 11th, 2025
Core & Main Inc. recently announced changes to its executive leadership team as part of the company’s long-term succession planning. After nearly two decades with Core & Main, Steve LeClair, the company’s current chief executive officer, will transition to the role of executive chair, where he will act as an advisor to the business, while […]
President Trump pauses most tariffs for 90 days, increases tariffs on Chinese imports
April 10th, 2025
President Donald Trump has announced further changes to the April 2 executive order imposing multiple country-specific tariffs. The president has suspended most tariffs for 90 days, with country-specific tariffs (detailed in Annex I) now effective July 9, 2025. Countries included in Annex I are currently subject to 10% ad valorem rates, with exemptions listed in […]
AGRU spearheads launch of regional HR coalition
April 10th, 2025
AGRU America recently hosted the first meeting of the HR coalition at Horry-Georgetown Technical College in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The coalition consists of professionals interested in collaborating to solve regional HR challenges. Image courtesy of AGRU America. Jody Reed, human resources business partner at AGRU America, suggested creating an HR coalition for the Georgetown area […]
PROSPER graduate student wins research awards for geosynthetics project
April 9th, 2025
Program for Sustainable Pavement Engineering & Research (PROSPER) graduate student Araz Hasheminezhad recently won the Graduate and Professional Student Senate’s (GPSS’) Research Award. The award recognizes Iowa State graduate students who demonstrate an “exemplary commitment to innovative methods and scholarly contribution.” Araz Hasheminezhad with GPSS award. Photo courtesy of the Iowa State University Institute for Transportation. […]