Geoworks intros new geogrid design spec platform

June 9, 2026  |  News

Geoworks has launched Geoworks IQ, an accessible design specification platform created to help users produce accurate, data-driven geogrid design specifications for haul roads.
House committee approves THUD bill

June 8, 2026  |  News

According to analysis by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, there is a 10.4 percent reduction in discretionary budget allocation provided for in the FY 2027 THUD bill compared with the 2026 allocation.
Rossana D’Antonio elected 2028 ASCE president

June 8, 2026  |  News

Members of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) have elected Rossana D'Antonio, P.E., GE, F.ASCE, as president of the society for the 2027-2028 term after a month-long election that closed on June 1.
Saint-Gobain completes sale of technical textile business

June 5, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Saint-Gobain, a French construction company with a focus on sustainability, has completed the sale of HKO in Germany and Deltec in France, the company’s technical textiles business that manufactures components for high-temperature insulation for automotive and industrial applications. HKO and …
New director for TRB Technical Activities Division

June 5, 2026  |  News

Scott Brotemarkle has been named as the new Transportation Research Board (TRB) Technical Activities Division director.
2026 State of the textile industry report

June 4, 2026  |  Features

Last year, we were wondering how tariffs would affect the U.S. economy and the domestic portion of the global textile industry, as the rates seemed to change daily at the time the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) annual industry survey was being conducted in the spring. Inflation thus wound up be…
Oregon names interim DOT director

June 4, 2026  |  News

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has named Chris Warner as the interim director of the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).
Naue Asia achieves MyHIJAU sustainability certification

June 3, 2026  |  News

Naue Asia has achieved the MyHIJAU Mark certification for selected solutions within its geosynthetics portfolio.
Solmax appoints Bob de Kruijf as managing director for EMEA

June 2, 2026  |  News

Bob de Kruijf will lead Solmax's activities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Layfield awarded reservoir contract

June 1, 2026  |  News

Layfield Geosynthetics was recently awarded a contract for the relining and installation of a geomembrane liner and floating cover system for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (MWD) Garvey Reservoir.