U.S. Senate passes CR bill to fund government, transportation

August 11, 2026  |  News

The U.S. Senate has passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through December 11, including extensions of surface transportation funding.
Solmax appoints Olivia Schmidt as President, Americas

August 10, 2026  |  News

Solmax announces the appointment of Olivia Schmidt as President, Americas.
U.S. imposes additional tariffs on Canada

August 7, 2026  |  Industry News, News

U.S. President Donald Trump announced July 20 that 50% tariffs on certain goods from Canada will be imposed beginning Aug. 19. The tariffs are pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and are in response to “Canada’s discriminatory treatment of American products,” according to a White…
G-I, ASCE award nominations due Aug. 15

August 5, 2026  |  News

Nominations are open for several G-I and ASCE awards recognizing outstanding contributions to geotechnical engineering. Nominations are due Aug. 15.
Officine Maccaferri working to prevent slope failures in hillside vineyards

August 4, 2026  |  News

Officine Maccaferri, together with the Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG Consortium, has completed a project dedicated to the prevention and monitoring of localized slope failures in the denomination's hillside vineyards.
Seaman Corporation expands Wooster headquarters

July 29, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Seaman Corporation announced that the company has completed its 10,200-square-foot headquarters expansion in Wooster, Ohio. The new space features additional offices and open-area workstations, a large, multipurpose gathering room and increased parking capacity for the Wooster team and visitors. The…
Webinar – Geosynthetic Case Studies – August 13

July 27, 2026  |  FGI News, News

This webinar will present three case studies in the geosynthetics industry.
Western state DOT projects recognized for improving safety, quality of life

July 24, 2026  |  News

From transforming an outdated roadway into a vibrant community gathering space to implementing real-time variable speed limits that adapt to changing weather conditions, these projects are strengthening communities by improving safety, mobility, and quality of life.
Northeast state DOT projects win regional awards

July 22, 2026  |  News

Eleven state department of transportation projects from Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania recently earned regional awards in the 2026 America’s Transportation Awards competition.
EKHO Infrastructure Solutions acquires Tensar’s ARES system, integrates GIS, SSI

July 21, 2026  |  News

EKHO Infrastructure Solutions has expanded its engineered retaining wall and mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) capabilities through the integration of Ground Improvement Systems (GIS)  and  Structured Soils Inc. (SSI), as well as the recent acquisition of the ARES retaining wall system from T…