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Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Integrated Bridge System (GRS IBS) – 15 year update
October 15th, 2025
A geosynthetic reinforced soil integrated bridge system on the Keefer Highway over Sebewa Creek in Michigan. Photo courtesy of Daniel Alzamora. The Federal Highway Administration promoted geosynthetic reinforced soil integrated bridge system (GRS IBS) between 2011 and 2017 as part of the Everyday Counts (EDC) program. The GRS IBS is a design and construction method […]
FGI Welding Basics for Geomembranes course starts December 2
October 15th, 2025
Photo courtesy of Flexible Geomembrane Institute. The Flexible Geomembrane Institute will be hosting a four-part online short course on welding geomembranes in December. The course includes four classes, each from Noon to 1:30 p.m. CST: Part 1 - Dec. 2, 2025: Welding Different Geomembrane Polymers Part 2 - Dec. 4, 2025: Types of Welding and Equipment Selection Part […]
Dr. Christopher P.L. Barkan recipient of 2025 Skinner award
October 14th, 2025
Photo courtesy of TRB. Dr. Christopher P.L. Barkan, professor and George Krambles Director of the Rail Transportation and Engineering Center (RailTEC) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, is the 2025 recipient of the Robert E. Skinner, Jr. Distinguished Transportation Research Management […]
Industry Podcasts Go Live at Advanced Textiles Expo
October 13th, 2025
Ever wonder what happens behind the mic in the world of textile podcasts? At Advanced Textiles Expo®, you don’t have to imagine—because we’re bringing industry podcasts live to the show floor! Listen in as Talking Textiles, The Textile Nerd Podcast, and How I Rent It Podcast record episodes live at the ATA Hub. These podcasts […]
Trends in the geotextiles industry
October 13th, 2025
A version of this article originally appeared in Geosynthetics 2025 Trends & Innovations. AGRU’s latest IDSs have effectively replaced earlier, more expensive soil/aggregate drainage systems by offering better shear strength and drainage performance along with lower costs, material requirements, and installation times. Photo courtesy of AGRU. Continued growth, multiple company mergers and some product innovation […]
IGS launches new Geosynthetics Handbook
October 13th, 2025
IGS has introduced a new geosynthetics reference manual drafted by some of the industry’s top practitioners. The IGS Geosynthetics Handbook is a one-stop technical reference guide suitable for all levels of experience in geosynthetics. The printed digest offers a concise yet comprehensive summary of the fundamental applications of geosynthetics and is an essential reference guide […]
Delaware governor establishes transportation funding task force
October 10th, 2025
Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer has signed an executive order establishing the Delaware Task Force on Sustainable Transportation Funding to address long-term challenges facing the state’s Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) and ensure Delaware’s infrastructure remains strong, reliable and sustainable for decades to come. “Our roads and bridges connect Delawareans to jobs, schools, […]
Mark Harris joins Mustang Extreme Environmental Services
October 9th, 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 […]
SBA launches first-ever loan program for small American manufacturers
October 8th, 2025
Image: U.S. Small Business Administration The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has launched its first-ever loan program dedicated to supporting America’s small manufacturers. The 7(a) Manufacturer’s Access to Revolving Credit (MARC) Loan Program will offer working capital for small businesses engaged in manufacturing (NAICS 31-33). “With 98% of American manufacturers classified as small businesses, the new MARC Loans represent […]
Registration opens for TRB Annual Meeting
October 8th, 2025
Registration is now open for the the TRB 105th Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., Jan. 11-15, 2026. Expected to attract thousands of transportation professionals from around the world, the meeting covers all transportation modes, and addresses topics of interest to policy makers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry, and academic institutions. Early bird […]