U.S. Customs and Border Protection opens IEEPA tariff refund portal
April 20, 2026 | Industry News, News
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has developed the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal, which importers and brokers can use to submit refund requests for duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as authorized by a March 4 C…
ATA Women in Textiles Summit 2026 highlights leadership, connection and industry impact
April 17, 2026 | ATA News, News
More than 100 professionals from across the U.S. textile industry gathered in Asheville, N.C., March 30–April 1 for the eighth annual Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Women in Textiles Summit, a dynamic, multiday event focused on leadership, mentorship and advancing women in a traditionally mal…
Call for candidates for ATA Board of Directors positions
April 15, 2026 | ATA News, News
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) is now accepting applications for open ATA Board of Directors positions. The ATA Board of Directors relies on highly engaged, volunteer leadership that is willing to represent our members, work with ATA leadership staff and provide guidance in the direction of the…
Case study: Ocala highway expansion through an active mine
April 15, 2026 | Case Studies, Features
Construction began during a period of heavy rainfall that saturated the subgrade and created weak, rut-prone soils. These soft areas posed significant challenges, especially where the planned route crossed deep fill over a former mining pit. Voids, loose soils and long-term settlement could adversel…
Professional development grants available for Women in Deep Foundations
April 9, 2026 | News
The Deep Foundations Institute Educational Trust, in partnership with the DFI Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF) Committee, is accepting applications through May 15 for its Women in Deep Foundations (WiDF) Professional Development Grants.