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2026 IAAs, Fabrication Excellence Awards accepting entries

February 10, 2026 | ATA News, News

The 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAAs) are now accepting entries. Exclusive to Advanced Textile Association (ATA) members, this competition—now in its 79th year—celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry. With a reduced entry fee of just $25, it’s easy to enter. S…

AASHTO details 2026 policy agenda

February 9, 2026 | News

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials recently unveiled its “Policy Action Agenda” for 2026, which offers legislative recommendations for Congress and regulatory recommendations to the Trump Administration regarding the collective priorities of state departments …

Peter Alviti retiring as Rhode Island DOT director

February 6, 2026 | News

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee has accepted the resignation of Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, who will retire from RIDOT on February 27.

FHWA webinar on Manufactured Products Final Rule implementation Feb. 10

February 5, 2026 | News

The Federal Highway Administration Office of Infrastructure is hosting an external webinar to review the phased requirements the Manufactured Products Final Rule from 2-3:30 p.m. EST Feb. 10.

Pavement design life vs. water: Geosynthetic solutions

February 5, 2026 | Features

Water is generally recognized as the cause of most geotechnical failures or poor performance. This is because water affects both sides of the stability equation. It increases the loading and reduces effective strength.

DOT gets funded as part of deal to end shutdown

February 4, 2026 | News

The short-lived federal government shutdown ended Tuesday, as the U.S. House voted to fund the U.S. Department of Transportation and several other agencies through Sept. 30, the end of the fiscal year.

Registration open for Outlook Leadership Conference

February 3, 2026 | News

The Advanced Textiles Association’s Outlook Leadership Conference is coming to Greenville, S.C., May 31-June 2, 2026, and registration is now open at textiles.org/outlook. As we step into the future, Outlook Leadership Conference is evolving to become a dynamic leadership event. Just as Greenvil…

Senate passes transportation bill, waits on House action

February 2, 2026 | News

The U.S. House could vote as soon as Tuesday on a package of funding bills to end the partial government shutdown.

Transportation funding bill affected by potential shutdown

January 29, 2026 | News

The transportation bill passed by the U.S House last week appears likely to be tied up with funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which could lead to a limited government shutdown by the end of the week.

CMC named to Corporate Knights’ 2026 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations

January 28, 2026 | News

CMC, parent company of Tensar, has been named one of Corporate Knights’ 2026 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations, marking the company’s first inclusion on the list.