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Registration open for SuperPile ‘26
February 17th, 2026
Registration is now open for SuperPile ’26, hosted by Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) in partnership with ADSC. The conference is taking place June 24–26 at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans, La. Industry professionals can register to attend, sponsor and exhibit at dfi-events.org/superpile26. “SuperPile brings engineers, contractors, researchers and manufacturers together to share real-world […]
GMA announces 2026 General Membership Meeting at IECA in Fort Worth
February 12th, 2026
The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) will hold its 2026 General Membership Meeting during the 2026 IECA Annual Meeting in Fort Worth, Texas. With our association relationship, IECA has provided a room and time slot (Room 203B: Tuesday, March 3rd 3:20-4:30pm) for our meeting. Attendance is open to all members and any guests. We will be providing […]
Webinar – Strong roads for wind & power lines – March 4
February 12th, 2026
Photo courtesy of Naue. Naue is offering a free webinar at 7 a.m. EST March 4 on stabilization and reinforcement for soil when creating temporary roads. Temporary access roads, working platforms and logistics routes are a key factor in ensuring safe and efficient construction processes for wind energy and linear infrastructure projects. Built on soft or weak […]
Special events at Women in Textiles Summit
February 11th, 2026
Photo: Advanced Textiles Association The Advanced Textiles Association's Women in Textiles Summit is coming to Asheville, N.C., March 30 to April 2. When you register for the 2026 Women in Textiles Summit, you’re not just signing up for powerful conversations and connections. You're stepping into the heart of one of the most vibrant, creative cities […]
New Mexico DOT secretary Ricky Serna resigns
February 10th, 2026
New Mexico Department of Transportation Secretary Ricky Serna will resign his position effective February 20 after three-and-a-half years in the role. Before leading NMDOT, Serna served as acting secretary of the Department of Workforce Solutions and the acting director of the State Personnel Office. “I thank the Governor for the confidence she put in me […]
Enhancing load-bearing capabilities with woven geosynthetic
February 10th, 2026
In the summer of 2024, ThermoBond, a leading manufacturer of precast concrete structures, initiated construction on a new facility in Brandon, S.D. GeoTek Engineering collaborated with Solmax to develop a reinforced section using MIRAFI RS580i, a high-performance woven geosynthetic designed to enhance load-bearing capacity. Photo courtesy of Solmax. A key element of the site was […]
2026 IAAs, Fabrication Excellence Awards accepting entries
February 10th, 2026
The 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAAs) are now accepting entries. Exclusive to Advanced Textile Association (ATA) members, this competition—now in its 79th year—celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry. With a reduced entry fee of just $25, it’s easy to enter. Showcase your technical skills and gain industry-wide recognition by entering your best […]
AASHTO details 2026 policy agenda
February 9th, 2026
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials recently unveiled its “Policy Action Agenda” for 2026, which offers legislative recommendations for Congress and regulatory recommendations to the Trump Administration regarding the collective priorities of state departments of transportation for the calendar year. This resource is intended to support consistent messaging for the visits by […]
Peter Alviti retiring as Rhode Island DOT director
February 6th, 2026
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has accepted the resignation of Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, who will retire from RIDOT on February 27. The Governor also announced that his administration will conduct a nationwide search for a permanent RIDOT director. Robert Rocchio, chief engineer for infrastructure at RIDOT, will serve as interim director. “As the Washington Bridge project moves from […]
FHWA webinar on Manufactured Products Final Rule implementation Feb. 10
February 5th, 2026
The Federal Highway Administration Office of Infrastructure is hosting an external webinar to review the phased requirements the Manufactured Products Final Rule from 2-3:30 p.m. EST Feb. 10. On January 14, 2025, FHWA terminated its 1983 Manufactured Products General Waiver, which excluded manufactured products from coverage under FHWA’s Buy America requirements, after determining the waiver […]