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Webinar – Ask a Regulator: Navigating Compliance & Industry Challenges – November 17
October 21st, 2026
The Flexible Geomembrane Institute will be hosting a free webinar at 11:55 a.m. CST, Nov. 17, 2026. This interactive webinar will feature regulatory professionals Annette DeHavillard (Ohio EPA), Bradford Ricks (Virginia DEQ), and Todd Sax (California EPA), who will share their insights, experiences, and perspectives on common regulatory questions and challenges within the geosynthetics and containment industries. […]
Geosynthetics advancing sustainable civil infrastructure
October 20th, 2026
Article provided by Consegic Business Intelligence. As cities expand and infrastructure demands increase, the construction industry faces ongoing pressure to deliver efficient, economical and environmentally responsible projects. Projects like roads, bridges, railway, drainage, landfills and other retention facilities need materials that could withstand the changes in environment conditions while affecting the natural resources to the […]
DOT announces $1.6 billion in emergency funds
October 20th, 2026
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced over $1.6 billion in emergency relief funding to help states accelerate critical repairs to roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure damaged by recent natural disasters and catastrophic events. The funding will go toward repair needs in 34 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, […]
Tensar parent releases FY26, Q4 results
October 15th, 2026
CMC, parent company of Tensar, announced financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 31, 2026. “Fiscal 2026 marked a transformational step forward for CMC. We continued to build organizational strength and enhance margin durability in our early-stage construction portfolio through our precast acquisitions, our successful TAG program, and our key […]
Geosynthetics in mining infrastructure
October 13th, 2026
Photo courtesy of George Koerner. The demand for minerals that are being extracted continues to grow and mines need to work efficiently and safely while minimizing the impact on the environment. Mine operations typically involve large excavations and embankments, access roads, processing and extraction of materials, disposal of waste, and many others while operating large […]
Call for speakers for 2027 Women in Textiles Summit
October 12th, 2026
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) has issued a call for speakers for the 2027 Women in Textiles Summit, taking place April 5–7, 2027, in Austin, Texas. ATA is seeking speakers to present fresh perspectives and ideas on topics such as personal and professional development, career and business growth, and technology and manufacturing. Proposal submissions Speakers must […]
Layfield, Concept Tanks announce new water storage project
October 12th, 2026
Layfield, in partnership with Concept Tanks, has announced the first-ever Concept Tank™ water storage project in Canada. The project is among the first high-volume engineered tank systems approved under British Columbia’s updated regulatory framework for produced water storage. Photo courtesy of Layfield. It is expected to help shape the future of above-ground water management in […]
Larry Flynn new director of Montana DOT
October 9th, 2026
Larry Flynn; photo courtesy of Montana DOT. Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has named Larry Flynn as the new director of the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT). Flynn replaces outgoing MDT Director Chris Dorrington. “Larry Flynn is the right leader to continue the positive progress we’ve seen at MDT under Director Dorrington’s leadership,” Gianforte said. “His […]
Geocells for embankment stabilization
October 8th, 2026
Soft or compressible subgrade is one of the most common — and most expensive — problems in embankment construction, whether the embankment carries a rail line, a roadway or a levee. The traditional toolbox is well known: surcharge preloading with wick drains, deep soil mixing, stone columns or pile-supported embankments. Each works, and each comes […]
Maccaferri announces two acquisitions
October 7th, 2026
Officine Maccaferri S.p.A. has acquired Iterchimica S.p.A. and Surface Tech LLC, creating a new High-Performance Materials vertical within the group. Completion of the Iterchimica S.p.A. transaction is subject to customary regulatory and anti-trust approvals. Iterchimica, a developer of asphalt additives, improves the sustainability of asphalt by increasing its durability by more than 75%, according to […]