Solmax appoints Bob de Kruijf as managing director for EMEA

June 2, 2026  |  News

Bob de Kruijf will lead Solmax's activities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Layfield awarded reservoir contract

June 1, 2026  |  News

Layfield Geosynthetics was recently awarded a contract for the relining and installation of a geomembrane liner and floating cover system for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s (MWD) Garvey Reservoir.
New Mexico PFAS Protection Act rule effective July 1

June 1, 2026  |  Industry News, News

New Mexico’s Environmental Improvement Board finalized a rule (20.13.2 NMAC) regulating intentionally added PFAS in consumer products, effective July 1. The rule establishes a process for manufacturers to submit currently unavoidable use (CUU) proposals for exemption from state requirements, in ad…
USDOT announces final four in ARPA-I Ideas Challenge

May 28, 2026  |  News

The U.S. Department of Transportation has selected four teams to advance to the finals of the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Infrastructure (ARPA-I) Ideas and Innovation Challenge (“Ideas Challenge”).
EPA accepting public comment on proposed PFAS rules until July 20

May 27, 2026  |  Industry News, News

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced two proposed rules on May 18 that would revise the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for several four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Proposed rules The first proposed rule would rescind …
Layfield celebrates 10th consecutive year as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

May 26, 2026  |  News

Layfield was recognized for its industry-leading performance, its global business practices, and its sustained growth by receiving the 2026 Canada’s Best Managed Companies award.
House committee approves BUILD America 250 Act

May 22, 2026  |  News

The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, following a 14-hour legislative markup today, approved H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 – a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation, and hi…
2027 IECA Annual Conference & Expo abstracts due June 12

May 21, 2026  |  News

Abstract submission for the 2027 IECA Annual Conference & Expo is open.
Deal announced on bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization

May 18, 2026  |  News

U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves, R-Mo., and the Committee’s Ranking Member Rick Larsen, D-Wash., have released the text of a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail transp…
Register now for GMA Lobby Days

May 15, 2026  |  News

There's still time to join Geosynthetics Materials Association (GMA) on their trip to Washington, D.C. June 2-4 for GMA Lobby Days.