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Registration open for ATA webinar: A Complete Security Blueprint

August 12, 2026 | Industry News, News

Registration is open for the Complete Security Blueprint webinar, Aug. 26, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA), it is free for ATA members and $39 for nonmembers. A Complete Security Blueprint will provide a practical roadmap for building and maturing an effective cybe…

Evolution of MSE wall design with geosynthetic reinforcement – Part II

August 11, 2026 | Features

The Simplified, Stiffness, and LE methods are currently the three design methods that are available in AASHTO for the design of MSE walls with extensible (geosynthetic) reinforcement.

U.S. Senate passes CR bill to fund government, transportation

August 11, 2026 | News

The U.S. Senate has passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through December 11, including extensions of surface transportation funding.

Solmax appoints Olivia Schmidt as President, Americas

August 10, 2026 | News

Solmax announces the appointment of Olivia Schmidt as President, Americas.

U.S. imposes additional tariffs on Canada

August 7, 2026 | Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump announced July 20 that 50% tariffs on certain goods from Canada will be imposed beginning Aug. 19. The tariffs are pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and are in response to “Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products,” according to a White…

Standing strong in extreme weather with geosynthetics

August 6, 2026 | Features

As the impacts of extreme weather intensify, geosynthetics can step in with solutions capable of safeguarding essential infrastructures and natural resources under severe conditions.

G-I, ASCE award nominations due Aug. 15

August 5, 2026 | News

Nominations are open for several G-I and ASCE awards recognizing outstanding contributions to geotechnical engineering. Nominations are due Aug. 15.

Officine Maccaferri working to prevent slope failures in hillside vineyards

August 4, 2026 | News

Officine Maccaferri, together with the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG Consortium, has completed a project dedicated to the prevention and monitoring of localized slope failures in the denomination's hillside vineyards.