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Proposals open for Short Courses, PIT Talks, Special Sessions at Geo-Congress 2026
April 23rd, 2025
2026 is now accepting proposals for Short Courses, Innovation Talks (PIT) and Special Sessions. The conference takes place Feb. 15-18, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. This year’s theme — Geo Tools, Technologies, and Techniques in an Environment of Change — invites you to spotlight practical tools, cutting-edge methods and bold ideas shaping the future […]
Stantec releases 18th annual Sustainability Report, reports annual revenues
April 22nd, 2025
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, released its 18th annual Sustainability Report, providing a comprehensive record of the Company’s sustainability practices, contributions, awards and worldwide impact for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. The report features Stantec’s contributions to and focus on sustainability for its interested parties, including employees, clients, investors […]
Presto Geosystems announces Environmental Product Declaration for geocells
April 21st, 2025
Presto Geosystems announces the publication of the industry´s first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for geocells. This milestone reinforces Presto Geosystems’ ongoing commitment to reliable infrastructure and environmental quality. An EPD is a transparent, objective report that communicates what a product is made of and how it impacts the environment across its entire life cycle. The […]
GAI Consultants appoints Kevin Leadbetter, PE, as CEO
April 18th, 2025
National engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm GAI Consultants, Inc. has named Kevin Leadbetter, PE, as CEO. Leadbetter, previously GAI’s President of Transportation & Infrastructure, succeeds prior CEO Gary M. DeJidas, PE, MBA, F.GBA following his retirement from the company after a distinguished 50-plus-year career. “I am honored and excited to accept the position as […]
EU pauses countermeasures on U.S. tariffs for 90 days
April 17th, 2025
The European Union (EU) has paused its countermeasures on U.S. trade tariffs for 90 days to allow time for EU and U.S. negotiations. The pause was first announced by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen April 9, and went into effect April 14. The decision was made in response to the U.S. delaying tariffs on imports […]
Applications open for ATA Board of Directors positions
April 17th, 2025
The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) Board of Directors is seeking volunteer applicants to fill three open positions. The ATA Board of Directors represents ATA's members and works with the ATA leadership staff, providing guidance on association decisions and activities. Open positions 1st Vice Chairman (2-year term) This individual will be the "Chairman-elect" and will automatically […]
2025 International Achievement Awards entries accepted until June 20
April 17th, 2025
The 2025 International Achievement Awards (IAAs) are now accepting entries. Exclusive to Advanced Textile Association (ATA) members, this competition—now in its 78th year—celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry. With a reduced entry fee of just $25, it's easy to enter. Showcase your technical skills and gain industry-wide recognition by entering your best work. Deadline […]
AASHTO’s board adopts core reauthorization principles
April 17th, 2025
The board of directors for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has unanimously adopted its vision statement and three core policy principles as Congress begins drafting a surface transportation reauthorization package for when current reauthorization legislation – contained within the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act or IIJA – expires in September 2026. Jim […]
Reliable welding seams for shrimp farms
April 16th, 2025
Contributed by Leister By Clinton Van Zyl, Business Development Manager, Leister Tech Asia Pte. Ltd. A brand-new shrimp farm is being built in Semarang, on the north coast of the Indonesian island of Java. Production manager Febrian Adhitya and his team are in the process of finalizing the dams between the basins of the three-hectare […]
DBIA appoints Carolyn Brennan as chief operating officer
April 15th, 2025
The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has announced the appointment of Carolyn Brennan as its new chief operating officer. In this role, Brennan will oversee DBIA’s revenue-generating departments — including conferences, membership, certification and education — ensuring strategic alignment with the organization’s long-term vision and continued growth. Brennan joins DBIA with nearly two decades of […]