Biden administration rolls back manufactured products waiver

January 14, 2025  |  News

In a long-expected policy change to be published Jan. 14, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will begin applying Buy America requirements to all manufactured products later this year. Since 1983, the agency has used its waiver authority to exempt this wide array of items used on federal-aid h…
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2025 IECA Annual Conference & Expo

January 14, 2025  |  News

The 2025 International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Annual Conference & Expo is coming up February 25–28th in Richmond, Va. This must-attend conference features field tours, engaging learning sessions, and networking opportunities for professionals in erosion control, stormwater manageme…
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Webinar – Maximizing Ballast Life and Rail Performance with GEOWEB Geocells – Feb. 4

January 14, 2025  |  News

Presto Geosystems presents the webinar – Maximizing Ballast Life and Rail Performance with the GEOWEB Geocells – on February 4, 2025, at 11 a.m. CST. The presenter is chief engineer Bryan Wedin, P.E., a 1.0 PDH credit is available, and you can register here. Ballast degradation can rapidly o…
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Improving landfill management with digital solutions

January 13, 2025  |  News

Contributed by GeoCAAB Landfills play a crucial role in our waste management system. However, improper construction and management can have devastating consequences for human health, financial resources, and the environment. According to a recent SWANA blog post (Revolutionizing Landfill M…
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Naue introduces SolutionFinder tool for levee design

January 10, 2025  |  News

As a leading manufacturer of geosynthetics and engineering solutions, the Naue Group is expanding its digital portfolio with their new SolutionFinder – flood protection along flowing waters. This novel software supports civil engineers and planners in the design of levees along watercour…
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Workshop – Virtual Delivery of Shear Load Rating Using MCFT – March 5-6

January 9, 2025  |  News

The Modified Compression Field Theory (MCFT) has been used for the past few decades to provide safe and consistent shear design of reinforced and prestressed concrete bridge members. While it has been used for new design, its use for shear load rating can be more challenging. Recommendations provide…
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Geocells installed for dam rehabilitation project in Massachusetts

January 9, 2025  |  News

Contributed by Presto Geosystems Patch Reservoir is a 31-acre body of water located in Worcester, Mass., that serves as a recreational retreat for fisherman, trekkers, and outdoor enthusiasts. The Patch Reservoir waterbody and dam were constructed in the late 1800s and are located in the middle of a…
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Maccaferri introduces EcoMac advanced erosion control design

January 8, 2025  |  News

EcoMac is a suite of specialized tools designed to support engineers and professionals in developing advanced erosion control solutions. Created to enhance precision and efficiency, it helps users design effective, sustainable systems for protecting slopes and channel banks from soil erosion while e…
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Webinar – Pond Patrol: Ensuring Water Quality with Inspection – Jan. 23

January 7, 2025  |  News

The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) presents the webinar – Pond Patrol: Ensuring Water Quality with Inspection – on January 23, 2025 at 1 p.m. MT. The presenters are Rachel Henderson, stormwater technician, and Alexandra O’Connor, stormwater coordinator, from the City of San M…
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AASHTO issues structural bolting inspection guide

January 6, 2025  |  News

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently published “Guidelines for the Qualification of Structural Bolting Inspectors,” 3rd Edition. AASHTO said this guide defines essential factors involved in structural bolting operations as well as the qualifica…
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