Minnesota updates PFAS reporting and fee requirements

December 26, 2025  |  Industry News

On Dec. 8, The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) published a revision to some language in its rule regarding the reporting of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and the fees associated with it. The final rule has added detail and flexibility for manufacturers, including: the ab…
Geo-Congress early bird registration ends January 7

December 26, 2025  |  News

Registration for the 2026 Geo-Congress is now open, with early bird discounts ending Jan. 7.
Bridging across unstable and variable ground with geosynthetic reinforced load transfer platforms

December 23, 2025  |  Features

Over the past 30 years the use of geosynthetic reinforced load transfer platforms (LTPs) has increased in various construction applications.
Geosynthetics Conference 2027 call for proposals opens

December 22, 2025  |  News

Mark your calendars and start making your plans to be part of the technical program at Geosynthetic Conference 2027, Feb. 21-24, 2027 in Reno, Nev. 
President Trump signs National Defense Authorization Act

December 19, 2025  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Dec. 18. The U.S. Senate and House passed the act earlier this month, following the reconciliation of the House and Senate versions of the bill in a conference committee. The final NDAA retains the Simp…
CMC completes acquisition of Foley Products Company

December 19, 2025  |  News

Tensar parent company Commercial Metals Company (CMC) has successfully completed the acquisition of Foley Products Company, LLC, for a cash purchase price of $1.84 billion, subject to customary adjustments. Foley is a leading supplier of precast concrete and pipe products to the Southeast region, …
Webinar – Lessons Learned from Tailings Dam Failures – January 20

December 18, 2025  |  FGI News, News

This webinar will discuss lessons from recent tailings dam failures that have had major consequences.
Revolutionizing I-35 with geomembrane technology

December 17, 2025  |  Features

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation undertook an ambitious project to enhance a 7-mile stretch of the heavily trafficked I-35 near Ardmore, Oklahoma—a major north-south highway.