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Registration open for AASHTO Annual Meeting
August 28th, 2025
Registration is now open for the AASHTO Annual Meeting & Expo, Nov. 17-20 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The AASHTO meeting, one of the transportation industry’s most important conferences of the year, brings together experts from the public and private sectors to share the latest in industry policy and innovation. Attendees will have the opportunity […]
GeoManitoba 2025 technical program schedule released
August 27th, 2025
The GeoManitoba 2025 Technical Program and schedule is now available. The Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS) in collaboration with the Canadian Permafrost Association (CPA) is hosting GeoManitoba 2025, the 78th Canadian Geotechnical Conference and 9th Canadian Permafrost Conference. The conference will be Sept. 21-24 at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The conference program will cover a wide range […]
NDDOT seeks public comment on 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program
August 26th, 2025
The North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) has released a draft of the 2026-2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) for public review and comment through Sept. 15. The STIP is a four-year program of transportation improvements funded with federal highway and transit dollars. Improvements include projects on state and county highways, urban streets, roadway […]
Webinar – Turn Equipment into Tax Savings – September 10
August 25th, 2025
Advanced Textiles Association will be hosting a webinar on how business can leverage Section 179 of the tax code at 1 p.m. EDT September 10. Are you purchasing capital equipment before year-end? Join us for an interactive info-packed webinar on how Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full cost of […]
Webinar – What civil engineers need to know about MSE systems – August 28
August 22nd, 2025
Maccaferri will be hosting a free webinar at 1 p.m. EDT August 28. Photo courtesy of Maccaferri. Deepen your understanding of Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) systems to make informed decisions in design and construction. Learn how early coordination and proper system selection can streamline your projects and improve outcomes. Key takeaways: Understand different types of […]
Geo-Extreme 2025 Preview #2: The 1928 St. Francis Dam failure
August 21st, 2025
The Geo-Institute is offering a free preview of Geo-Extreme 2025 with a livestream on the 1928 St. Francis Dam failure at 2 p.m. EDT August 26. In this session, Michael Bennett of Virginia Tech will present “Death in the Canyon: The 1928 St. Francis Dam Breach," a deep dive into one of the most catastrophic dam failures in U.S. […]
U.S. Department of Commerce adds 407 product categories to steel and aluminum tariffs
August 20th, 2025
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Aug. 19 that 407 product categories will be added to the list of "derivative" steel and aluminum products covered by Section 232 tariffs. The steel and aluminum content of these products will be subject to a duty rate of 50%. Product categories added include wind turbines and their parts […]
Texas governor announces over $146 billion transportation investment
August 20th, 2025
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced this week a new 10-year transportation plan with a total projected investment of over $146 billion. The plan by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will invest in local roads and major congestion relief projects to meet the demands of Texas' growing population and a thriving economy. “This more than $146 […]
USDOT launches Ideas Challenge
August 19th, 2025
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Advanced Research Projects Agency – Infrastructure (ARPA-I) has launched a new Ideas Challenge. The Ideas Challenge is ARPA-I’s open call to American innovators across the public and private sectors to help transform the future of transportation. The challenge will be an opportunity for individuals to showcase innovative concepts that […]
Geocell Load Support System stabilizes parking lot
August 18th, 2025
Case study submitted by Presto GeoSystems. In Retalhuleu, Guatemala, a prominent beverage distribution center faced a major challenge: their parking area was unusable during the rainy season. Frequent flooding and weak subgrades made it impossible for trucks to access the lot without delays or damage. To improve logistics and build a resilient, all-weather parking lot […]