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USDOT announces final four in ARPA-I Ideas Challenge
May 28th, 2026
The U.S. Department of Transportation has selected four teams to advance to the finals of the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Infrastructure (ARPA-I) Ideas and Innovation Challenge. The final four teams are: TruNav, LLC, for NavSentinel: A Resilient and Unspoofable GNSS Receiver Lacy Greening for Agentic AI for Adaptive and Resilient Middle-Mile Freight Operations University of […]
EPA accepting public comment on proposed PFAS rules until July 20
May 27th, 2026
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two proposed rules on May 18 that would revise the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for several four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Proposed rules The first proposed rule would rescind the regulatory determinations and Maximum Containment Level Goals for four PFAS, […]
Resilient solutions for erosion control with geosynthetics
May 26th, 2026
Soil erosion is a broad topic, but this article will focus on the impact of erosion along riverbanks and coastal areas due to water. Des Moines River Stabilization; photo courtesy of Solmax. Erosion is a mechanism in which soil particles are detached and transported due to forces from flowing water and are subsequently deposited […]
Layfield celebrates 10th consecutive year as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies
May 26th, 2026
Layfield was recognized for its industry-leading performance, its global business practices, and its sustained growth by receiving the 2026 Canada’s Best Managed Companies award. Celebrating over 30 years, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million or greater. To attain the designation, companies are evaluated on their […]
House committee approves BUILD America 250 Act
May 22nd, 2026
The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, following a 14-hour legislative markup today, approved H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 – a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs. According to its authors, the bill provides the largest ever investment in America’s […]
2027 IECA Annual Conference & Expo abstracts due June 12
May 21st, 2026
Abstract submission for the 2027 IECA Annual Conference & Expo is open. The conference will take place Feb. 21–24, 2027 in Reno, Nev., co-located with the ATA Geosynthetics Conference. The 2027 IECA Annual Conference & Expo is an opportunity to contribute to conversations shaping the future of erosion and sediment control and stormwater management. Organizers […]
An update on geosynthetics and sustainability
May 20th, 2026
This article originally appeared in Geosynthetics Trends & Innovations 2026. This is the second article I have written on the topic of “Geosynthetics and Sustainability,” the first being in 2022. There has been a great deal of effort and progress within the geosynthetics industry related to documenting and publishing the contributions of geosynthetics to sustainability […]
Deal announced on bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization
May 18th, 2026
U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves, R-Mo., and the Committee’s Ranking Member Rick Larsen, D-Wash., have released the text of a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs. The BUILD America 250 Act – Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development […]
Register now for GMA Lobby Days
May 15th, 2026
There's still time to join Geosynthetics Materials Association (GMA) on their trip to Washington, D.C. June 2-4 for GMA Lobby Days. GMA members and anyone else who would like to attend will meet with congressional representatives and learn how the upcoming election will impact Congress. Visitors are welcome—contact Fred Chuck, GMA Executive Director (fred.chuck@textiles.org). Click here to register. Schedule at a Glance Tuesday, June 2nd […]
DOT announces $3 billion in bridge grants
May 14th, 2026
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the department is making $3 billion available for states to invest in aging bridge infrastructure across the country. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)’s Bridge Investment Program (BIP) focuses on repairing bridges in poor condition. “The Trump Administration is getting back to basics to upgrade America’s bridge projects nationwide, improving […]