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Oregon DOT director Kris Strickler stepping down
November 17th, 2025
Oregon Department of Transportation Director Kris Strickler; photo courtesy of ODOT. Oregon Department of Transportation Director Kris Strickler, the second longest serving director in agency history, will be leaving his role on Jan. 2, 2026. Gov. Tina Kotek will appoint Lisa Sumption, Director of Oregon Parks and Recreation, to be interim director, effective Jan. 2. […]
Micah Ater joins Quiddity Engineering
November 14th, 2025
Photo courtesy of Quiddity Engineering. Quiddity Engineering welcomes Micah Ater, PE, as a Senior Project Manager in its Central Texas Transportation Practice. With almost 18 years of experience delivering street and complex highway design to clients across the state of Texas, Micah strengthens Quiddity's ability to advance critical transportation initiatives across Central Texas and throughout […]
Officine Maccaferri adds two to team
November 13th, 2025
Samuele Airaghi (left) and Luca Palma. Photo courtesy of Officine Maccaferri. Officine Maccaferri has announced two new strategic appointments: Luca Palma joins as chief sustainability officer, while Samuele Airaghi assumes the role of general manager and technical director for the Tunnelling Business. With over 18 years of experience, including more than 12 in the field of sustainability and corporate social responsibility, […]
Geosynthetics enhance pavement design life
November 12th, 2025
One of the largest and important transportation assets of the United States is our roadway system which allows for movement of commerce and people. Having a system that performs well is crucial to the economy and safety of the public. Our current design practice generally targets a pavement design life of 20 to 40 years […]
Call for abstracts open for DFI’s 51st Annual Conference
November 11th, 2025
Abstracts are being accepted until Dec. 1 for original technical papers and panel sessions for DFI’s 51st Annual Conference on Deep Foundations (DFI51) being held Nov. 2–5, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. The theme of the conference is “Sea Level Impacts: Navigating Challenges Together,” focusing on the multifaceted challenges and profound global implications that rising sea […]
International Achievement Award geosynthetics winners announced
November 10th, 2025
Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 International Achievement Awards (IAA), including several geosynthetic categories. The Corbett Levee project in Florida, winner of Outstanding Achievement in the Geosynthetics - Water category of the International Achievement Awards. Photo courtesy of Solmax. These winners represent the best in specialty fabrics and […]
ATA PFAS webinar next week
November 7th, 2025
Advanced Textiles Association will be hosting a podcast on the current state of PFAS regulations Wednesday, November 12. This presentation explores the rapidly evolving landscape of PFAS regulation and emerging contaminant litigation. With heightened scrutiny from federal and state agencies, PFAS—synthetic chemicals found in textiles, other consumer products, firefighting foams, and industrial processes—are now subject […]
Webinar – Extend the Life of Roadway Shoulders, Ditches and Slopes – December 2
November 6th, 2025
Presto Geosystems will be hosting a free webinar at 11 a.m. CST December 2. Photo courtesy of Presto Geosystems. As infrastructure demands grow and environmental pressures increase, preserving the stability of roadway shoulders, ditches and embankment slopes is essential to maintaining safety, longevity and environmental protection. These areas are often vulnerable to erosion, structural degradation, […]
Advanced Textiles Expo 2025 Show Stoppers winners announced
November 5th, 2025
The winners of the 14th annual Show Stoppers Awards program were recently announced at the 2025 Advanced Textiles Expo® in Indianapolis, Ind. The Show Stopper Awards are designed to recognize the most popular new products each year from Advanced Textiles Expo exhibitors. The awards acknowledge the newest, most innovative, useful and exciting, effective, efficient and […]
Registration open for Women in Textiles Summit
November 3rd, 2025
Photo: Advanced Textiles Association It's time to grab your spot at the Advanced Textiles Association's Women in Textiles Summit. This is your chance to be part of something that’s as energizing as it is impactful. From March 30 to April 1 in Asheville, NC, you’ll dive into thought-provoking sessions, practical takeaways and candid convos with […]