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AASHTO PEAS program offers independent evaluation of geosynthetic products
October 30th, 2025
Geosynthetics are widely specified and used around the country on transportation projects. These geosynthetics will have material requirements for various applications which serve different functions for the project. The material requirements are for the product properties which are needed to perform the specified function on the project. For instance, tensile strength and strain for a […]
Webinar – Carbon Emissions Quantification and Sustainability Aspects of Landfill Final Cover Systems – November 13
October 29th, 2025
The Flexible Geomembrane Institute will be hosting a free webinar at 1 p.m. EST November 13. A detailed quantification and comparative analysis of carbon emissions for the following three landfill final cover systems will be presented: (1) soil-only cover; (2) soil-geosynthetic cover; and (3) an engineered turf cover. Various sustainability aspects and potential environmental considerations for landfill […]
Registration open for IECA Annual Conference & Expo
October 27th, 2025
Registration is now open for the 2026 IECA Annual Conference & Expo, March 1-4, 2026. The 2026 show will be hosted at the Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas, featuring four days of education, field tours, networking and an expo featuring the latest in erosion, sediment control and stormwater management. Early bird rates are […]
Webinar – Castle Rock Reservoir: Utilizing Reinforced LLDPE – October 29
October 24th, 2025
Join Advanced Textiles Association and Viaflex for an in-depth look at the Castle Rock Reservoir project, where reinforced LLDPE geomembranes were critical to the success of a complex, multi-phase construction effort. The webinar will be presented at 1 pm EDT October 29. Due to the scale of the project, a fabricated modular construction method was […]
Wayne Kittelson recipient of W.N. Carey, Jr. Award
October 23rd, 2025
Wayne Kittelson. Photo courtesy of TRB. In recognition of his service to TRB, Wayne Kittelson is the 2025 recipient of the W.N. Carey, Jr., Distinguished Service Award. Kittelson, Senior Principal Engineer, Kittelson & Associates, Inc., is recognized for his almost 50 years of service to TRB and for his significant engagement in the highway capacity […]
Webinar – Reduce Stormwater Infrastructure with Porous Pavements – November 4
October 22nd, 2025
Photo courtesy of Presto Geosystems. Presto Geosystems will be hosting a free webinar at 11 a.m. CST November 4. In this webinar, Presto will delve deeper into the benefits of using porous pavement systems for stormwater management. The expert presenter will discuss how these systems work, their durability and cost-effectiveness, and the various infill options […]
DLA staff propose major changes to Berry Amendment
October 21st, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) staff are considering proposals to reconfigure the Berry Amendment, including establishing a final assembly only requirement, allowing the use of foreign textile components. However, it’s important to note that any change to Berry Amendment rules would require action by Congress as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The 2026 […]
Tensar parent reports financial results
October 21st, 2025
Commercial Metals Company (CMC), parent company of geosynthetics manufacturer Tensar Corp., announced financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 31, 2025. Peter Matt, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Fiscal 2025 was a pivotal year for CMC as we laid the groundwork of our transformative strategy, which we believe will position […]
Registration open for GMA Fall Lobby Days
October 20th, 2025
Now is the time to register for the 2025 GMA Fall Lobby Days taking place Dec. 2-4, 2025, in Washington DC. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) members will have the opportunity to meet with their congressional representatives, hear from invited guests and learn how the election will impact the work of Congress. Visitors are welcome – […]
CMC acquiring Foley Products Company
October 16th, 2025
Commercial Metals Company (CMC), parent company of Tensar, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Foley Products Company, the largest regional supplier of precast concrete solutions in the United States and leader within the Southeastern U.S., for a cash purchase price of $1.84 billion, subject to customary purchase price adjustments. The purchase price represents […]