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DFI annual conference comes to Orlando Nov. 2-5
June 11th, 2026
The Deep Foundations Institute is hosting its 51st Annual Conference (DFI51), November 2-5, in Orlando, Fla. The theme of this international conference is “Sea Level Impacts: Navigating Challenges Together,” focusing on the multifaceted challenges and profound global implications of sea level rise. This year’s event expects to draw more than 1,500 professionals from geotechnical engineering […]
Officine Maccaferri opens new South Carolina facility
June 10th, 2026
Aaron Smith, President and CEO of Maccaferri North America; photo courtesy of Officine Maccaferri. Officine Maccaferri officially inaugurated its new North American manufacturing facility in Fort Lawn, S.C., on June 5. The event marked the official start of operations at the facility and brought together Maccaferri’s leadership, leading business partners and representatives of local and regional institutions. The inauguration gives tangible form to the investment announced […]
Geoworks intros new geogrid design spec platform
June 9th, 2026
Image courtesy of Geoworks. Geoworks has launched Geoworks IQ, an accessible design specification platform created to help users produce accurate, data-driven geogrid design specifications for haul roads. Built for engineers, contractors and specifiers across the UK and Ireland, Geoworks IQ uses the proven Giroud-Han design methodology to provide comparative designs across independently tested and verified […]
House committee approves THUD bill
June 8th, 2026
Photo courtesy of Jonathan W. Sweet. The House Appropriations Committee voted last week to advance the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The measure was approved by the committee with a vote of 34 to 27. According to analysis by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, […]
Rossana D’Antonio elected 2028 ASCE president
June 8th, 2026
Members of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) have elected Rossana D'Antonio, P.E., GE, F.ASCE, as president of the society for the 2027-2028 term after a month-long election that closed on June 1. She is currently a member of ASCE’s Public Policy and Practice Committee which guides the Society’s public policy and government relations activities affecting […]
Saint-Gobain completes sale of technical textile business
June 5th, 2026
Image: Saint-Gobain Saint-Gobain, a French construction company with a focus on sustainability, has completed the sale of HKO in Germany and Deltec in France, the company's technical textiles business that manufactures components for high-temperature insulation for automotive and industrial applications. HKO and Deltec were sold to a fund managed by DUBAG Group. HKO has industrial […]
New director for TRB Technical Activities Division
June 5th, 2026
Scott Brotemarkle; photo courtesy of TRB. Scott Brotemarkle has been named as the new Transportation Research Board (TRB) Technical Activities Division director. Prior to this position, he served as program director for the Marine Board and staffed TAD standing technical committees focused on port infrastructure, inland waterways, maritime risk, safety and human factors, ferry operations, […]
2026 State of the textile industry report
June 4th, 2026
Top row, from left: U.S. Army/Capt. Stephanie Snyder; Wholesale Shade/Robin DuBroy; Mohawk Textiles; Middle row: The Textile Engine/Franzi Charen; ILC Dover; Bottom row: Tropical J’s; Archroma; NASA JSC/Mark Sowa Last year, we were wondering how tariffs would affect the U.S. economy and the domestic portion of the global textile industry, as the rates seemed to […]
Oregon names interim DOT director
June 4th, 2026
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has named Chris Warner as the interim director of the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Lisa Sumption will return to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). Emerald Bogue will serve as the Governor’s Chief of Staff. “I’m grateful to Lisa and Chris for being willing to step in and serve […]
Naue Asia achieves MyHIJAU sustainability certification
June 3rd, 2026
Photo courtesy of Naue. Naue Asia has achieved the MyHIJAU Mark certification for selected solutions within its geosynthetics portfolio. The MyHIJAU Mark is Malaysia’s official green recognition program, endorsed by the Government of Malaysia, for products and services that meet local and international environmental standards. Recognized by both public and private sectors, the MyHIJAU Mark supports Malaysia’s […]