Geosynthetics 2019 conference abstract deadline: April 6

March 15, 2018  |  Events

On March 15, 2018, the Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) called on civil, environmental, completion and geotechnical engineers, as well as academics, to submit abstracts for the 2019 Geosynthetics conference in Houston, Texas, by the deadline of April 6, 2018. The conference will b…
DFI and EFFC announce keynote lecturers and invited speakers for the International Conference on Deep Foundations and Ground Improvement in Rome

March 14, 2018  |  Events, News

On March 14, 2018, the Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) and the European Federation of Foundation Contractors (EFFC) announced the keynote lecturers and the invited speakers for the 2018 DFI-EFFC International Conference on Deep Foundations and Ground Improvement at Sapienza University in Rome, Ital…
11th International Conference on Geosynthetics (11ICG) early registration deadline is March 30

March 9, 2018  |  Events

The early registration deadline is March 30, 2018, for the 11th International Conference on Geosynthetics (11ICG) at Coex in Seoul, South Korea, from Sept. 16–21, 2018. The 11ICG will be hosted by the Korean Geosynthetics Society (KGSS), the IGS Korea Chapter. The conference is expecting more than…
Early-bird pricing for 2018 IFAI Canada Expo ends tomorrow

January 4, 2018  |  Events, News

Register for the 2018 IFAI Canada Expo in Montreal, Quebec, by Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, before rates increase. Don’t miss the event that expands the Canadian marketplace for the industrial textile industry. Make first-class connections, get inspired and find new faces for expert advice. IFAI Canada E…
Register now! GMA Fall Lobby Day is Oct. 24–25 in Washington, D.C.

October 13, 2017  |  Events, GMA News, News

The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) will host Fall Lobby Day Oct. 24–25, 2017, in Washington, D.C. GMA encourages members and interested nonmembers to attend. There is no registration fee for GMA members. Nonmembers pay a fee of $1,000. Registration is open; for questions or to RSVP, plea…
Geosynthetics Conference 2019

October 1, 2017  |  Events, Final Inspection, News

The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) will host Geosynthetics (GEO) 2019 at the Marriott Marquis in Houston, Texas, Feb. 10–13, 2019. More than 1,000 attendees, exhibitors, speakers, instructors and sponsors will attend the biennial conference’s plenary lectures, short courses,…
GSI offers webinar on geosynthetics in erosion control

September 6, 2017  |  Events, GSI News, News

The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) will offer a webinar on “Geosynthetics in Erosion Control,” on September 13, 2017, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. The estimated cost of landslides in the United States is $2 to 5 billion; worldwide, it may approach $10 billion. The many landslides triggered by su…
Recap of the 2017 Geotechnical Frontiers conference

June 1, 2017  |  Events

More than 2,100 attendees and some 200 exhibitors flocked to the Hyatt Regency Orlando Hotel in Florida, March 12–15, 2017, for the jointly sponsored Geotechnical Frontiers conference. A major event in the geosynthetics world, the once-every-six-years conference unites the Geosynthetics Conference…
Pavement Life-Cycle Assessment Symposium registration opens

March 21, 2017  |  Events, News

The Illinois Center for Transportation opened registration for the Pavement Life-Cycle Assessment Symposium 2017 in Urbana-Champaign, Apr. 11–13. Hosted by the University of Illinois, the symposium will focus on the implementation of life-cycle assessment in North America and around the world. For…
Deadline approaching for Geosynthetics 2015 abstracts

March 31, 2014  |  Events

Submit paper synopses by April 15 The Call for Abstracts is issued to create a comprehensive, varied, and exciting Technical Paper Program for the Geosynthetics 2015 conference. Submit your 200-300 word abstract by Tuesday, April 15, and become part of the Geosynthetics 2015 technical sessions. Abst…