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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 […]
Webinar – Building Resilient Oil & Gas Roads and Pads – September 9
August 18th, 2025
Presto Geosystems will be hosting a free webinar at 11 a.m. CDT September 9. Photo courtesy of Presto Geosystems. When unpaved roads, drill pads and work platforms are constructed over weak subgrades, base deterioration can lead to degradation. This degradation leads to unwanted deflections, rutting, and ultimately failure of the surface layer. Learning Objectives: Understand […]
University at Buffalo program teaches high schoolers about transportation innovation
August 14th, 2025
The University at Buffalo hosted its annual National Summer Transportation Institute earlier this month, showing 25 students the opportunities in the transportation industry. The NSTI program is an annual K-12 scholarship program that provides high school students with opportunities to investigate careers and explore educational pathways in today's transportation industry and beyond. The program is […]
President Trump extends pause on China tariff for 90 days
August 13th, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Aug. 11 that the tariff on Chinese imports will remain at the same rate—30%—for an additional 90 days. China's 10% tariff on American imports will also remain unchanged. The announcement was made shortly before the U.S. tariff on Chinese imports was set to increase to 145%. This increase was […]
Conflict with BIS Indian Standard IS16352 for Geosynthetics
August 12th, 2025
Q: We are a manufacturer of HDPE and have run into a conflict with the BIS Indian Standard IS16352 for Geosynthetics — High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Geomembranes for Lining — that requires a geomembrane made with HDPE resin density greater than 0.94 g/cm3. Can you help? A: Most HDPE geomembranes are manufactured from polyethylene resin granules […]
VDOT Route 159: Slope stabilization with GCS and shotcrete solutions
August 11th, 2025
The area showed visible signs of distress. Photo courtesy of GeoStabilization International. Virginia State Route 159 in Alleghany County is a well-traveled corridor connecting Cliftondale Park to the West Virginia state line. Locals frequently use this roadway to access other parts of the region for travel and recreation. The route plays an important role in […]
Southern DOTs win top honors in AASHTO competition
August 11th, 2025
Eleven state department of transportation projects from Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, West Virginia and North Carolina won regional honors in the 2025 America’s Transportation Awards competition. From emergency bridge repairs to bike and pedestrian improvements, these projects provide long-term benefits to the communities they support. Photo courtesy of AASHTO. “The America’s Transportation […]
H.W. Lochner merging with Egis
August 7th, 2025
H.W. Lochner, Inc., a professional services firm with over 80 years of experience delivering public infrastructure solutions, has merged with Egis, a global leader in architecture, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services. Headquartered in Chicago, Lochner will drive Egis' expansion in the U.S. market, leveraging its expertise in aviation, surface transportation and water infrastructure. […]
GeoManitoba seeks feedback for programming
August 6th, 2025
The Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS) in collaboration with the Canadian Permafrost Association (CPA) is inviting industry professionals to GeoManitoba 2025, the 78th Canadian Geotechnical Conference and 9th Canadian Permafrost Conference. The conference will be Sept. 21-24, 2025, at the RBC Convention Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba. At this year’s conference, the Wednesday Lunch Session will look […]
DFI announces 2025 Outstanding Project Award winner
August 5th, 2025
The winner of the DFI 2025 Outstanding Project Award (OPA) is the Lyrik - Air Rights Parcel 12 in Boston, submitted by Haley & Aldrich. The award is being presented at DFI’s 50th Annual Conference on Deep Foundations in Nashville, Tenn., October 20–23. Photo courtesy of Deep Foundations Institute. This is the first successful air […]