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Northeast state DOT projects win regional awards
July 22nd, 2026
Photo courtesy of AASHTO/MassDOT Eleven state department of transportation projects from Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania recently earned regional awards in the 2026 America’s Transportation Awards competition. Sponsored by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, the America’s Transportation Awards honor transportation projects that showcase the essential role […]
EKHO Infrastructure Solutions acquires Tensar’s ARES system, integrates GIS, SSI
July 21st, 2026
EKHO Infrastructure Solutions has expanded its engineered retaining wall and mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) capabilities through the integration of Ground Improvement Systems (GIS) and Structured Soils Inc. (SSI), as well as the recent acquisition of the ARES retaining wall system from Tensar Corporation. GIS and SSI bring deep expertise in MSE systems, retaining wall engineering, geotechnical design, and soil […]
Webinar – Advancing Pavement and Bridge Performance Through Transportation Programming – August 4
July 20th, 2026
The The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will be hosting a free webinar at 2 p.m. EDT, August 4, 2026. The webinar will present findings from research on how State departments of transportation (DOTs) and metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) are prioritizing National Highway System (NHS) pavement and bridge condition in the development of their statewide and […]
GMA session at IGS featuring the Koerner Lecture by Shobha Bhatia
July 17th, 2026
The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA), in cooperation with the International Geosynthetic Society’s (IGS) 13th International Conference on Geosynthetics (13 ICG), is proud to announce that the 5th Koerner Lecture Awardee, Dr. Shobha Bhatia, will be presenting an updated version of her 2025 Koerner Lecture “From Filters to Tubes: A 30-Year Exploration of Geotextiles” during the […]
Solmax appoints Yujing Liu as Managing Director, Asia Pacific
July 14th, 2026
Solmax has appointed Yujing Liu as Managing Director, Asia-Pacific (APAC), effective August 1. Based in Zhuhai, China, she will lead Solmax’s APAC business, driving sustainable growth, operational excellence, and execution of the company’s strategic priorities across the region. Yujing Liu; photo courtesy of Solmax. “Yujing is a highly respected leader who combines strategic vision with […]
Candidates named for ATA Board of Directors
July 13th, 2026
The Advanced Textiles Association's Leadership Development Committee met on June 30, 2026, to review applications received as a result of this year's Call for ATA Board of Director Candidates. Four candidates are being recommended by the committee for positions that will become available in November: Director / Three-year term Glenn Aust, Ehmke Manufacturing Co., Philadelphia, Penn. […]
USDOT invests $1.73 billion in infrastructure upgrades
July 10th, 2026
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy this week announced an investment of $1.73 billion into 127 projects in 52 states, territories and the District of Columbia. With dollars from the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program, the Department is investing in: Roads and bridges, which received $1.3 billion–roughly 77% of the total funding–to […]
IAA judge applications due July 31
July 8th, 2026
Yerba Buena Island installation; 2024 IAA winner. Photo courtesy of Solmax. There's only a few weeks left to apply to be a judge for the 2026 International Achievement Awards (IAAs), presented by the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA). The IAAs are an annual competition that celebrates the best projects in the specialty fabrics industry, showcasing ATA […]
Program at a glance released for 13ICG in Montreal
July 7th, 2026
The detailed “Program at a Glance” is now available for the 13th International Conference on Geosynthetics, Sept. 13-17 in Montreal, Canada. Attendees can check out daily details, from session track information to evening receptions and events. The full program will be released closer to the show dates. The Technical Committee is building a program with […]
U.S. textile groups unite behind trade incentive program to strengthen U.S. manufacturing
July 6th, 2026
Industry organizations representing U.S. textile manufacturers, apparel brands and retailers urged the Trump administration to adopt a newly developed textile and apparel trade incentive program they proposed in a joint submission to the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) July 6. This is the first time these organizations have teamed up to publicly advocate for a […]