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Consumer confidence slips in August
September 12th, 2025
U.S. consumer confidence slipped in August, according to the latest report released Aug. 27 by The Conference Board. The August Consumer Confidence Index® headline index fell 1.3 points to 97.4, down from 98.7 in July. The Present Situation Index declined to 131.2, while the Expectations Index dropped to 74.8, well below the 80-point threshold that historically signals […]
David Harkey awarded Thomas B. Deen Distinguished Lectureship
September 11th, 2025
Dr. David Harkey, president, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and the Highway Loss Data Institute (IIHS-HLDI), is the recipient of the Thomas B. Deen Distinguished Lectureship at the 2026 Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting. David Harkey Harkey has dedicated his career to improving road safety. His work has spanned locations from rural Alabama to urban […]
Kord Wissman named DFI’s Distinguished Service Award winner
September 10th, 2025
Kord Wissmann, Ph.D., P.E., BC.GE, founder of Intechnics, is the recipient of the Deep Foundations Institute's highest award bestowed to an individual, the Distinguished Service Award (DSA). This award recognizes individuals who have made exceptionally valuable contributions to the advancement of the deep foundations industry. The award is being presented at the DFI 50th Annual […]
Trends in geogrids: Crisis and opportunity
September 9th, 2025
As extreme weather becomes increasingly common, the demand for geogrid applications to prevent or address environmental damage is rising. Climate change is also sparking infrastructure and construction projects, making these products even more essential. Manufactured from high tenacity, multifilament polyester yarns aligned and coextruded with LLDPE to form polymeric strips, Maccaferri’s ParaDrain is designed to […]
Webinar – Understanding Pavement Failures – September 25
September 9th, 2025
Bryan Gee, PE Tensar, a division of CMC, will be hosting a webinar at 1 p.m. EDT September 25 on understanding pavement failures. When a pavement fails to reach its expected design life, how do we determine what went wrong? Road building materials, construction technology, and design methods have all improved over time. Yet we […]
2026 IECA award nominations open
September 8th, 2025
Each year, the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) honors members who are making a difference in the erosion and sediment control industry. These awards shine a spotlight on projects, programs, and professionals whose work shows exceptional quality, skill, and care for our environment. Winners will be celebrated at the 2026 IECA Annual Conference and Expo, […]
World of Coal Ash call for abstracts
September 4th, 2025
The World of Coal Ash (WOCA) has issued its call for abstracts for the 2026 conference. With talks and sessions covering all topic and subject matters in the industry, WOCA is the place to learn and share. WOCA will be May 4-7, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Abstracts are due December 15. WOCA 2026 features a […]
Mid-American DOTs take top honors in AASHTO contest
September 3rd, 2025
Eleven state department of transportation projects from Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin won regional honors in the 2025 America’s Transportation Awards competition. From preparing for the 2024 solar eclipse to crafting vulnerable road user safety assessment tools, these projects provide long-term benefits to the communities they support. Photo courtesy of AASHTO. “The […]
Seaman Corporation announces office expansion, adding 50 jobs in Ohio
September 2nd, 2025
Image: Seaman Corporation Seaman Corporation has announced the groundbreaking of its expanded headquarters in Wooster, Ohio. The expansion will support the creation of more than 50 new jobs in Wayne County. The new 10,200-square-foot mixed-use space will feature additional workstations, a large, multi-purpose conference room for 120 people and increased parking capacity, designed to meet evolving operational needs […]
Webinar – Slope Stabilization and Earth Retaining Structures with Geosynthetics – September 16
September 2nd, 2025
The Flexible Geomembrane Institute will be hosting a free webinar at 1 p.m. EDT September 16. Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil (GRS) slopes and earth retention structures have evolved to become cost effective solutions used widely in transportation projects. This presentation covers the design and construction of these systems through projects and case studies developed by the author. Hybrid […]