Women in Textiles Summit Helps Attendees Build Industry Relationships and Leadership Skills

February 28, 2020  |  Events, News

The second annual Women in Textiles Summit, held February 19–21, almost doubled in attendance and gave attendees ample opportunities to build new business alliances while learning about emerging trends in the industry. The event, sponsored by Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), wa…
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Tensar to host webinar on separation materials

February 19, 2020  |  Events

Tensar Corp. will sponsor a webinar, “Maintaining Separation of Fine-Grained Soils,” on Feb. 27, at 1 p.m. EST. The options available to the designer for maintaining the integrity of granular fill layers which are placed over fine-grained soils to provide a stable surface will be discussed. Mult…
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Layfield sponsors Contractor Seminar in Edmonton

February 11, 2020  |  Events

Layfield is excited to announce the 2020 Contractor Seminar in Edmonton, Alb., Canada. Layfield will share its knowledge and experience on the following topics: geosynthetic solutions for building roads, pads and yards in Alberta; jobsite erosion and sediment control measures; and geomembranes for c…
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Presto Geosystems to host webcast on GEOWEB 3D Soil Confinement

February 5, 2020  |  Events

Presto Geosystems will sponsor a webcast, “Repair and Prevent Slope Erosion with GEOWEB 3D Soil Confinement,” on Feb. 18, at 11 a.m. CST. Earthen slopes are naturally susceptible to erosion due to gravity, water and surcharge loads. Slope failure can lead to unsightly conditions, landscape and p…
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Geosynthetics Conference watch: Charleston is calling

February 1, 2020  |  Events

By Barbara J. Connett We can’t wait to welcome you to Geosynthetics Conference 2020: CASE STUDIES. This is a great time to make final plans for what sessions you are going to attend, which exhibitors you are going to visit as well as carving out some time to get a group of colleagues together for …
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FGI to host webinar on floating cover systems

January 31, 2020  |  Events

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Floating Cover Systems for Reservoirs and Ponds,” on Feb. 27, at 4 p.m. CST. This webinar will discuss the different types of floating cover systems available for various reservoirs and ponds. In particular, this webinar will di…
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TRI/Environmental to host CQA Training Course

January 27, 2020  |  Events

For the past 15 years, engineers, regulators, and other waste management professionals have come to Austin, Texas, to attend the geosynthetic containment system construction quality assurance (CQA) training course developed by TRI/Environmental. This year, the traditional back-to-back single-day co…
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GSI to host webinar on pond liners

January 20, 2020  |  Events

The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Pond Liner Design and Performance,” on Feb. 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) member companies and their employees receive discounted rates on all GSI webinar and short course registrations. The f…
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GSI to host webinar on geosynthetic drainage materials

January 20, 2020  |  Events

The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will sponsor a webinar, “Geosynthetic Drainage Materials: Applications, Design, Installation and Performance,” on Jan. 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EST. Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) member companies and their employees receive discounted rates on all…
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GeoCalgary abstract submission deadline extended to Jan. 31

January 17, 2020  |  Events

The Technical Subcommittee decided to extend the deadline for abstract submission until Jan. 31. Authors whose abstracts are accepted by the confer­ence’s Technical Subcommittee will be notified by Feb. 14 and will be invited to submit full papers. Abstracts should fall under the following g…
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