FHWA announces Every Day Counts Innovation on Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)

December 15, 2022  |  News

FHWA has announced seven innovations that will be included in Every Day Counts – Round 7 (EDC-7), including Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Sustainable Project Delivery.  Over the next two years, the Sustainable Pavements Program will host educational opportunities and …
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ATA announces scholarship endowment for textiles students

December 14, 2022  |  News

Advanced Textiles Association and North Carolina State University are excited to announce the creation of the Advanced Textiles Association Extraordinary Opportunity Scholarship Endowment, which will support textiles student development at NC State’s Wilson College of Textiles and promotion of…
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Polyester TPU  Vs. Polyether TPU: Selecting the right one

December 13, 2022  |  News

Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) are very versatile materials and are widely used in manufacturing storage tanks, inflatables, life jackets, medical devices and many more applications. Polyester and polyether are the two major varieties of polyurethane available along with a smaller class known a…
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TOPS Webinar – Open-Graded Friction Course and Ultra-Thin Bonded Wearing Course – December 13

December 12, 2022  |  News

The Targeted Overlay Pavement Solutions (TOPS) Every Day Counts team is hosting a webinar on December 13th at 11:30 ET and you can register here. Participants will learn about the benefits, specifications, and construction considerations when using an open-graded friction course (OGFC) and ultra-thi…
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Cook Islands weighs up geotextile bags and containers options to prevent coastal erosion

December 12, 2022  |  News

Avana Harbour on the eastern side of Rarotonga has been in the spotlight recently as residents are witnessing a pilot program in action. It is the first of its kind in the Cook Islands, and the program has been extended as a small stretch of coastline in the harbour continues to suffer from the effe…
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Webinar – Extend the Life of Paved/Unpaved Roadways with Geocells – December 13

December 12, 2022  |  News

A Presto Geosystems webinar on Extending the Life of Paved/Unpaved Roadways with Geocells will take place on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 11 a.m. CST. The webinar is presented by Sam Justice, PE., Civil Design Engineer, a 1.0 PDH credit is available, and you can register here. The webinar will disc…
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ICE appoints director general and secretary

December 9, 2022  |  News

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) announces that Dr. Janet Young will assume the role of director general and secretary in 2023. She brings huge experience and insight from a career with an extensive background in infrastructure delivery.  Young joins the ICE from the cabinet office wher…
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AASHTO re:source podcast examines IIJA impact

December 8, 2022  |  News

Joung Lee, deputy director-chief policy officer of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, recently sat down with the AASHTO re:source podcast to discuss implementation progress on the year-old $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Enacted Nove…
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Solmax launches new environmental sustainability policy

December 7, 2022  |  News

Solmax has launched a new Environmental Sustainability Policy in an effort to achieve its goal of being the most socially and environmentally sustainable geosynthetics manufacturer. The policy sets out clear principles and guidelines to improve Solmax’s sustainability performance while allowing t…
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Central Coast Council opens $9 million landfill cell at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility

December 6, 2022  |  News

Central Coast Council has completed one of its most significant projects recently undertaken – a new $9 million landfill cell at Buttonderry Waste Management Facility in Wyong, NSW, Australia. With its existing landfill cell, which was constructed in 2013, reaching its end of life, the council has…
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