IECA Webinar – The Big Picture: Flocculant Use From Start To Finish – Jan. 31

January 26, 2024  |  News

The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) presents the webinar – The Big Picture: Flocculant Use From Start To Finish – on January 31, 2024 at 11 a.m. MST. It is presented by Seva Iwinski Bray, vice president, Applied Polymer Sciences, the cost is free, and you can register here. In i…
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Navis TubeTex announces strategic partnership with Fibroline

January 26, 2024  |  News

Navis TubeTex, a leading provider of advanced machinery solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Fibroline, a Lyon, France-based technology and engineering company, which develops and patents dry impregnation technologies. Navis TubeTex designs, engineers, and manufactures machinery for…
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AASHTO president moderates state DOT panel at TRB

January 25, 2024  |  News

Craig Thompson, secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and 2023-2024 president of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), outlined key transportation challenges faced by states and the nation as a whole during a session at the 2024 Transporta…
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Mass loaded vinyl: The ultimate acoustic barrier solution

January 24, 2024  |  News

Mass loaded vinyl (MLV) has revolutionized the field of acoustic barriers by providing an efficient and versatile solution for noise reduction. From homeowners seeking peace and quiet to commercial establishments aiming to minimize noise pollution, with its exceptional sound-blocking performance, ea…
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IECA Annual Conference coming to Spokane Feb. 25-28

January 24, 2024  |  News

This year’s IECA Annual Conference promises to be a hub of knowledge and innovation for professionals dedicated to soil health and sustainable practices. It will be held February 25-28, 2024 in Spokane, Wash. and you can register here. Take a look at a few of the sessions focused on soil healt…
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USDOT’s Buttigieg leads new materials panel at TRB

January 23, 2024  |  News

Pete Buttigieg, secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation, recently helped moderate a session at the Transportation Research Board’s 2024 Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. regarding the development of new infrastructure materials to help “reinvent” roadways, airport runways, and railr…
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Microplastics in the environment

January 22, 2024  |  News

By Michael Sorensen Let’s discuss microplastics in the environment, or more specifically, microplastic potential from civil engineering products made from plastic, which we call polymer-based products or polymeric products. Microplastics come from a wide range of products. We use polymer-based pro…
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AASHTO names CDMA chair and vice chair

January 19, 2024  |  News

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has named Gregory Ciparelli, chief data officer for the Connecticut Department of Transportation, to a two-year term as chair of its Committee on Data Management and Analytics (CDMA). Concurrently, AASHTO appointed Lou A…
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Webinar – Protecting Water with Flexible Geomembranes – Feb. 8

January 19, 2024  |  News

Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) presents the live webinar – Protecting Water with Flexible Geomembranes – on February 8, 2024 at noon CST. It is free to industry professionals and students, a 1.0 PDH is available, and you can register here. Pre-recorded webinars are also available: Februa…
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The evolution of geosynthetic liner materials: Innovation for efficiency, sustainability and quality

January 18, 2024  |  News

The world of geosynthetic liners is buzzing with innovation, driven by increasing demands for efficiency, performance, and, most importantly, sustainability. Whether you’re a veteran user of traditional liners or venturing into the exciting world of eco-friendly alternatives, this blog ex…
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