Presto Geosystems announces Environmental Product Declaration for geocells

April 21, 2025  |  News

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 communicat…
GAI Consultants appoints Kevin Leadbetter, PE, as CEO

April 18, 2025  |  News

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 compan…
EU pauses countermeasures on U.S. tariffs for 90 days

April 17, 2025  |  Industry News, News

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.…
Applications open for ATA Board of Directors positions

April 17, 2025  |  ATA News, News

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 This …
2025 International Achievement Awards entries accepted until June 20

April 17, 2025  |  ATA News, News

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 ea…
AASHTO’s board adopts core reauthorization principles

April 17, 2025  |  News

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 leg…
Reliable welding seams for shrimp farms

April 16, 2025  |  News

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 betw…
DBIA appoints Carolyn Brennan as chief operating officer

April 15, 2025  |  News

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 align…
GeoCAAB 6.0 for geosynthetic liner installation QC

April 14, 2025  |  News

GeoCAAB 6.0 is officially live, and it’s set to redefine how you approach quality control in geosynthetic liner installations. The company understands that efficiency and accuracy are critical in the fast-paced construction world. That’s why GeoCAAB 6.0 isn’t just an update; it&#82…
Core & Main announces leadership transition

April 11, 2025  |  News

Core & Main Inc. recently announced changes to its executive leadership team as part of the company’s long-term succession planning. After nearly two decades with Core & Main, Steve LeClair, the company’s current chief executive officer, will transition to the role of executive chair, wh…