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ATA State of the Industry survey responses due March 6
February 26th, 2026
Advanced Textile Association's (ATA's) annual State of the Industry survey is accepting responses through March 6. The survey allows members to share their thoughts on the current state of the textile industry and what they envision for the future. It takes less than 10 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. Survey results will be […]
AASHTO Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions Annual Meeting set for June
February 25th, 2026
AASHTO's Product Evaluation & Audit Solutions Annual Meeting will be held June 21-25, 2026, in Savannah, Ga. The meeting combines the professional and physical resources of the AASHTO member departments to evaluate materials, products and devices of common interest for use in highway and bridge construction. The program's primary goals are to provide cost-effective evaluations for […]
Geosynthetics Conference opens call for abstracts
February 24th, 2026
The call for abstracts for Geosynthetics Conference 2027 is now open. You are able to submit abstract submissions for technical papers of all types. Conference organizers are looking for submissions on the following topics: Agriculture/Aquaculture Bridges and Foundations Case Studies Conveyance and Storage Dams and Levees Drainage Energy Environmental (waste containment, tailings, etc.) Hydraulics Hydro-Fracking Innovative […]
President Trump imposes 10% global tariff
February 23rd, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on all countries, effective Feb. 24. This follows the Supreme Court's Feb. 20 ruling that the country-specific tariffs imposed by the president under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) in 2025 were illegal. The day of the court's ruling, the president issued a proclamation imposing […]
Rehabilitating a Maryland landfill with geosynthetics
February 23rd, 2026
In Rockville, Md., the Gude Road Landfill operated from 1964 until 1982, disposing of municipal solid waste. The dumpsite predated modern landfill design regulations, lacking an engineered liner cover system. This led to significant environmental concerns requiring remedial action to meet current regulatory standards. The Gude Road Landfill in Rockville, Md. Photo courtesy of Hallaton […]
Strata Geosystems (India) acquires Venus Interlinings
February 23rd, 2026
Strata Geosystems (India) Pvt. Ltd. has announced the strategic acquisition of Venus Interlinings, an India-based manufacturer of advanced non-woven geotextiles and technical textiles. For Strata, also headquartered in India, this transaction brings the company into the non-woven geotextiles segment, enhancing its product portfolio and strengthening its vertically integrated capabilities. The acquisition brings with it a […]
Supreme Court rules tariffs imposed by President Trump under IEEPA unlawful
February 20th, 2026
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in a 6–3 decision that most of the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump under the International Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA) are unlawful. The ruling references country-specific tariffs that President Trump began implementing in 2025 after declaring a national emergency under the IEEPA. These tariffs were at minimum […]
Webinar – New Developments with Practical Implications on Geomembrane Liner Design and Performance Analysis – March 10
February 20th, 2026
The Flexible Geomembrane Institute will be hosting a free webinar at Noon CDT, March 10, 2026. In this 100th FGI webinar, Dr. J.P. Giroud will describe new developments in geomembrane liner design and performance. This presentation will address essential aspects of 10 subjects: (1) Time necessary for a soil layer on a geomembrane liner system on a […]
Officine Maccaferri announces new appointments in Southeast Asia, the Pacific and India
February 19th, 2026
Officine Maccaferri has added to its management team in the ISEAP region (India, Southeast Asia & Pacific), in support of a development strategy that integrates global vision with proximity to local markets. The new appointments form part of a broader organizational consolidation process in the key areas driving the group’s growth, in line with its […]
ASCE Geo-Institute Geosynthetics committee
February 18th, 2026
The geosynthetics committee is one of 20 technical committees sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Geo-Institute (G-I). Each of these technical committees are tasked to advance the geotechnical profession as related to their specialization, for example, geosynthetics. These committees are supported and led by geo-professionals who volunteer their time and talents. The […]