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House committee approves BUILD America 250 Act
May 22nd, 2026
The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, following a 14-hour legislative markup today, approved H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 – a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs. According to its authors, the bill provides the largest ever investment in America’s […]
2027 IECA Annual Conference & Expo abstracts due June 12
May 21st, 2026
Abstract submission for the 2027 IECA Annual Conference & Expo is open. The conference will take place Feb. 21–24, 2027 in Reno, Nev., co-located with the ATA Geosynthetics Conference. The 2027 IECA Annual Conference & Expo is an opportunity to contribute to conversations shaping the future of erosion and sediment control and stormwater management. Organizers […]
An update on geosynthetics and sustainability
May 20th, 2026
This article originally appeared in Geosynthetics Trends & Innovations 2026. This is the second article I have written on the topic of “Geosynthetics and Sustainability,” the first being in 2022. There has been a great deal of effort and progress within the geosynthetics industry related to documenting and publishing the contributions of geosynthetics to sustainability […]
Deal announced on bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization
May 18th, 2026
U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves, R-Mo., and the Committee’s Ranking Member Rick Larsen, D-Wash., have released the text of a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs. The BUILD America 250 Act – Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development […]
Register now for GMA Lobby Days
May 15th, 2026
There's still time to join Geosynthetics Materials Association (GMA) on their trip to Washington, D.C. June 2-4 for GMA Lobby Days. GMA members and anyone else who would like to attend will meet with congressional representatives and learn how the upcoming election will impact Congress. Visitors are welcome—contact Fred Chuck, GMA Executive Director (fred.chuck@textiles.org). Click here to register. Schedule at a Glance Tuesday, June 2nd […]
DOT announces $3 billion in bridge grants
May 14th, 2026
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the department is making $3 billion available for states to invest in aging bridge infrastructure across the country. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)’s Bridge Investment Program (BIP) focuses on repairing bridges in poor condition. “The Trump Administration is getting back to basics to upgrade America’s bridge projects nationwide, improving […]
Registration opens for Advanced Textiles Expo
May 13th, 2026
Registration is open for Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026. The show returns Nov. 3–5, 2026, in Orlando, Fla., at the Orange County Convention Center (West Building). Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) expects 4,000+ attendees and 300+ exhibitors. Exhibit booths are still open as well. Expo programming Attendees can look forward to show floor education with hands-on learning, […]
Resilient and sustainable structures through geosynthetics
May 13th, 2026
Steepened geocell faced slope in Puerto Rico. Photo courtesy of Daniel E. Alzamora. The infrastructure that we rely on daily is increasingly under pressure from weather events and associated geohazards. In addition, there is rising demand for development of infrastructure into more challenging ground conditions. Geosynthetics, such as geotextiles, geogrids, drainage nets, geocells, erosion control […]
Webinar – Geomembranes for Containment of Coal Combustion Residuals – June 11
May 11th, 2026
The Flexible Geomembrane Institute will be hosting a free webinar at Noon CDT, June 11, 2026. Geomembranes (a.k.a. “flexible membrane liners, FMLs”) have been used for over 20 years at CCR containment facilities as landfill bottom liners and cover barriers and covers over CCR surface impoundments closed in place (CIP). This webinar will present different applications and […]
U.S. Court of International Trade rules 10% global tariffs illegal
May 8th, 2026
Three judges of the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled May 7 that the 10% global tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump in February were illegal. The 2–1 decision ruled that the tariffs imposed by the president under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 were "invalid" and "unauthorized by the law," according […]