GMA announces the Congressional Geosynthetic Materials Caucus
June 30th, 2025
The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) is excited to announce the formation of the Congressional Geosynthetic Materials Caucus, established under the bipartisan leadership of co-chairs Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., and Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas. Rep. Westerman has long championed the use of geosynthetics, drawing on insights from his 22-year career as an engineer, where he saw […]
PPX Mining completes successful geotube testing program
June 27th, 2025
PPX Mining Corp. has announced the successful completion of a comprehensive testing program focused on dewatering efficiency, effluent quality and solids retention. The objective of the program was to evaluate the suitability of various geotextile materials for use in geotextile containers, or geotubes, which are intended to store tailings generated from the processing of both […]
Geosynthetic Reinforcement: A Sustainable and Economic Solution for Texas State Highway 21, Part 2
June 26th, 2025
All photos courtesy of HUESKER Inc. See Part 1 here. SH21 Rehabilitation in Bastrop County, Texas (Summer 2022): With such proven confidence in the geosynthetic-reinforced asphalt overlay design, TxDOT considered rehabilitation of another stretch of SH21 roadway in Bastrop County. Specifically, the rehabilitation of SH21 roadway in Bastrop County comprised of portions of the roadway […]
Iowa State student creating 3D-printed geogrids
June 25th, 2025
An Iowa State graduate student is experimenting with using recycled plastic to 3D print geogrids. Araz Hasheminezhad, a civil engineering graduate student with Iowa State University’s Program for Sustainable Pavement Engineering, developed the product to improve granular road performance and longevity in the state. Hasheminezhad and other researchers are monitoring a field performance of a full-scale […]
GSI moving operations to Georgia Tech
June 24th, 2025
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) is transitioning from Folsom, Pa., to the campus of Georgia Institute of Technology (GT) in Atlanta, Ga., at the end of 2025. Photograph of GSI BOD and members of the Georgia Tech transition planning team at the new GSI headquarters (Back row, L to R, Mary Koerner, BOD, Andy Udell (GT […]
Mustang Extreme Environmental Services adds to team
June 23rd, 2025
Mustang Extreme Environmental Services has added Mark Harris as Vice President of Sales, Construction Services.“We’re delighted to further expand our industry-leading geosynthetics team with the hiring of Mark,” said Chris Thomas, CEO of Mustang Extreme. “Our exponential growth over the last several years in the environmental market servicing large landfill, coal ash, agriculture, and mining […]
Webinar – Subsurface Elevated Temperature Events in Landfills – July 17
June 20th, 2025
The Flexible Geomembrane Institute will be hosting a free webinar at 1 p.m. EDT July 17 Photo courtesy of Flexible Geomembrane Institute. Understanding subsurface elevated temperature (SET) events is critical for properly operating a municipal solid waste (MSW) facility. Once a SET event initiates in a MSW landfill, it is difficult to isolate and/or contain […]
IECA board of directors nominations due July 7
June 19th, 2025
The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) is seeking nominations for three open board seats. Nominees must meet the following requirements: Work in erosion control, sediment control or stormwater management Be a current IECA member for at least three consecutive years Show ongoing engagement with the association or industry List relevant memberships, board roles or committee […]
FGI is now Flexible Geomembrane Institute
June 18th, 2025
After 16 years as the Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI), the organization has changed its name to the Flexible Geomembrane Institute. This updated name better reflects the evolving landscape of the industry and the diverse needs of FGI’s growing community of members and industry professionals, the organization said in a statement. “Expanding the FGI to focus on […]
Dawood Engineering expands transportation leadership team
June 17th, 2025
Dawood, an international engineering and technology firm, is expanding its Western Pennsylvania transportation leadership team. Stephen Janosko, PE, and Lauren Meadway, PE, CBSI, join Dawood as Western Pennsylvania Transportation Lead and Structural Project Manager, respectively. Lauren Meadway, PE, CBSI, and Stephen Janosko, PE, have joined Dawood's Western Pennsylvania transportation leadership team. Image courtesy of Dawood. Licensed professional […]