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2026 State of the textile industry report
June 4, 2026 | Features
Last year, we were wondering how tariffs would affect the U.S. economy and the domestic portion of the global textile industry, as the rates seemed to change daily at the time the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) annual industry survey was being conducted in the spring. Inflation thus wound up be…
An update on geosynthetics and sustainability
May 20, 2026 | Features
Geosynthetics make a significant contribution to sustainability and sustainable development. Waste containment, road, bridge and transportation construction, water management, aquaculture, coastal and other erosion protections, as well as many other infrastructure constructions require geosynthetics…
Geocells preserve Yangtze River slope
May 8, 2026 | Case Studies, Features
The implementation of the Sunliangzhou Lock channel slope and bank protection project represents the pioneering application of a construction technique utilizing high-strength geocell slope surfaces cast with concrete.
Using social media platforms
May 1, 2026 | Features
People often use digital devices to work, communicate, entertain themselves, get directions, and shop for goods and services. While there are always exceptions to the rule, a business’s success and growth are now connected to reaching potential or existing clients on their smartphones, tablets, la…
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…