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DFI Educational Trust awards 12 scholarships at annual gala
January 22nd, 2026
The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) Educational Trust recently awarded scholarships from the Stanley Merjan City College of New York Civil Engineering Scholarship Fund, George J. Tamaro Manhattan College Civil Engineering Scholarship Fund and the William F. Loftus Memorial Scholarship Fund. The scholarship winners were recognized at the Trust’s Annual Gala held in New York. Photo […]
Priya Jain nominated as commissioner of New Jersey DOT
January 21st, 2026
Newly inaugurated New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill has nominated Priya Jain to be the next commissioner of the state’s Department of Transportation. “I am thrilled to announce Priya Jain as my nominee for Commissioner of the Department of Transportation. A proud Morris County resident, she has advanced large-scale transportation and major projects across New Jersey […]
IAA Case Study: Yerba Buena Island
January 21st, 2026
The city of San Francisco and private developers planned a $1.5 billion redevelopment of Yerba Buena Island (YBI) and its adjoining island, Treasure. This required infrastructure improvements, upgrades and slope failure repair to the road—work that was necessary after heavy precipitation in fall 2021. The heavily eroded slope had almost a sheer vertical dropoff, was […]
Geosynthetics Conference proposals due Feb. 1
January 20th, 2026
Share your ideas, expertise or a fresh perspective at Geosynthetics Conference 2027, Feb. 21-24, 2027, in Reno, Nev. The call for proposals is open, but the Feb. 1 deadline is approaching fast. We’re seeking session proposals that inform, challenge and inspire the geosynthetics community, including: Technical paper sessions Panel discussions 2-hour training lecture Short courses […]
Steve Szenay, Bill McDaniel become ATA Honored Life Members
January 19th, 2026
At the Marine Fabricators Association (MFA) annual Fabrication Excellence Awards dinner Saturday, Jan. 10 in Savannah, Ga., Steve Szenay, MFC, and Bill McDaniel earned the distinction of Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Honored Life Member. Both men were recognized by the ATA Board of Directors for their exceptional achievements and lasting contributions. “These gentlemen truly represent the very best […]
The countdown is on for IECA 2026
January 19th, 2026
IECA 2026 is just weeks away. This year’s Annual Conference and Expo, March 1-4 in Fort Worth, Texas, brings together erosion, sediment control, and stormwater professionals for education, field-based learning and connection across the industry. There’s still time to register and add-on special events. Check out the agenda: View the full agenda and plan your […]
Student stipends available for World of Coal Ash
January 16th, 2026
Know of a student interested in a career in coal ash? Make sure they know about the World of Coal Ash 2026’s Student Travel Stipend program. WOCA is May 4-7, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. This program was rolled out at WOCA 2024, with great success! It was designed specifically with students in mind. Thanks to […]
New leadership for the DFI Educational Trust
January 15th, 2026
Helen Robinson; photo courtesy of DFI. Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) Educational Trust, the charitable arm of DFI, announces that Helen Robinson, P.E., PMP, BC.GE, GEI Consultants, has been named chair of DFI Educational Trust and Andrew Verity, Terracon Consultants, succeeds Robinson as secretary after serving as a trustee since 2017. Rudy Frizzi, P.E., G.E., BC.GE, LANGAN, […]
Registration open for USINFI Advocacy Days 2026
January 14th, 2026
Registration is now open for USINFI Advocacy Days 2026, March 17–18, in Washington, D.C. The event is exclusive to members of USINFI, a member group of Advanced Textile Association (ATA). To learn more about membership, visit textiles.org/membership. Members will discuss issues impacting the U.S. textile industry—such as the Berry Amendment, PFAS and trade—with Congress and […]
Solmax appoints Patrick Hébert as CFO
January 14th, 2026
Photo courtesy of Solmax. Solmax has appointed Patrick Hébert as its CFO, succeeding François Laurin, who will retire later this year. Hébert is a CPA with an Executive MBA from Université de Sherbrooke and a certificate in Strategy, Execution and Post-Merger Management from Harvard University. He brings extensive experience in the aerospace and infrastructure sectors, […]