Carolina Beach dredging sediment to fill geotextile tubes for stable, natural shoreline

June 9, 2023  |  News

Carolina Beach, N.C.’s lake dredge and stabilization project has started. The dredge will improve stormwater capacity and increase water quality, while providing a healthier ecosystem and improving aesthetics of the lake. Officials said the goal is to keep park amenities open during the dredge, as…
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Geomembrane-capped landfill PV Solar Plant named 2023 Project of The Year

June 8, 2023  |  News

Every year the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) New Jersey Section recognizes and celebrates outstanding individuals and projects that have made significant contributions to the civil engineering industry in the State of New Jersey within the past calendar year. This year’s 2023 Pr…
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Why have most geotextile artificial reefs never really worked?

June 7, 2023  |  News

Artificial surfing reefs are a technology that has come with a lot of hype, but famous failures such as Boscombe in the United Kingdom have made man-made reefs the surfing equivalent of Don Quixote tilting at windmills. Time and time again, we’ve seen hopeful coverage during the planning stages, …
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Pathway to truly sustainable geotextiles

June 6, 2023  |  News

For several geotextile applications, longevity and durability are important factors in order to fulfill their function in soil reinforcement and protection. However, geotextiles with a much shorter life-span, which are designed to degrade after a certain time period, are in demand. Biodegradable geo…
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Seaman Corporation honored for commitment to community

June 5, 2023  |  News

The United Way of Wayne and Holmes counties in Wooster, Ohio has named Seaman Corporation the 2022 winner of the Stanleys Cup, in recognition of the company’s long history and engagement with the community The Stanleys Cup is named in honor of two legendary business and civic leaders –…
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Flexible geomembrane chosen to resist harsh Australian conditions

June 2, 2023  |  News

Concept Environmental Services recently delivered a 10ml Concept Tank in Pilbara, Western Australia. Concept utilized its unique modular tank construction technology to deliver The Concept Tank in only 22 days. Operational within a month of arrival onsite, they delivered 10 million liters of potable…
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Layfield Geosynthetics awarded Highlands 2 Reservoir

June 1, 2023  |  News

Layfield Geosynthetics (USA) was recently awarded the supply and installation of a new CSPE liner and floating cover system for the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority’s Highland 2 Reservoir. The project includes demolition of the old liner and cover and fabrication and construction of a new 840,…
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Embankment reinforcement using 1750 kN/m strength geogrids

June 1, 2023  |  Features, News

In 2015, a variant road was built to relieve urban traffic in the southeastern section of federal road BR 101, more precisely in Florianopolis, which is the capital city of Santa Catarina, Brazil. With a length of 4,828 km (3,000 miles), BR-101 is a major Brazilian highway that runs the length of Br…
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EDC-7: EPDs for sustainable project delivery

May 31, 2023  |  News

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are tools that report environmental impacts of construction materials. As state DOTs become increasingly aimed at addressing the environmental burdens of infrastructure and seek more sustainable strategies, they are looking for measures that accurately refle…
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Ionic Industries announces first sale of graphene geotextile

May 30, 2023  |  News

Ionic Industries has signed an agreement for the sale of its first product developed from the company’s portfolio of graphene technologies. Its patented conductive coatings applied to geotextiles are one of the world’s first large-scale applications of graphene technologies and marks a major mil…
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