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Initial feedback from CQA-ICP testing
June 1, 2006
…back into the discussion and eventually approved the idea. The logic of this decision is that CCLs have no “home” and that for liner systems, geosynthetics and CCLs truly go…
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GMA offers new level of membership
June 1, 2006
…The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) is now offering a new level of membership for distributors of geosynthetics. The GMA Executive Council recently approved a measure that opened the…
Biodegradable staple system introduced
June 1, 2006
…to 24 months. The material is waterproof and has been approved by the Irish Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. The material characteristics and the e-Staple design provide high…
Shoreline restored with geotextile tubes as submerged breakwaters
June 1, 2006
…de C.V.; www.axisingenieria.com. Ramiro Rubio and Herbert Ricalde, Ministry of the Environment of Mexico, Yucatan Office. Editor’s Note: This follow-up story is a sequel to an article published in the…
A garden grows on a Minneapolis rooftop
April 1, 2006
…Winton Architects, Cambridge, Mass. Landscape architect: Oslund and Associates, Minneapolis/www.oaala.com Consultant: Rehbein Companies, Blaine, Minn./www.rehbein.com Key materials: Metal mesh by Cambridge Architectural Mesh (pergola); EPDM liner, turf mesh by Netlon…
Construction Quality Assurance and Inspectors Certification Program (CQA-ICP)
April 1, 2006
…Association of Geosynthetic Installers (IAGI). IAGI’s Web site is: www.iagi.org. The flow chart (Figure 1) describes the interactions of MQA/CQA and MQC/CQC as they apply to a particular project so…
Eight ways to achieve improved retaining-wall performance
April 1, 2006
…by a geotechnical engineer and approved, prior to starting the leveling pad. This is to ensure that soil materials provoking vertical settlement or mass instability are removed prior to SRW…
Apax acquires Contech
April 1, 2006
…division includes responsibility for erosion control and soil stabilization solutions including Keystone Retaining Wall Systems, Armortec products, geotextiles, geosynthetics, and other partner-supplied earth-stabilization products. For additional information, see: www.apax.com….
New silt-fence installer ready
April 1, 2006
…an optional hardened-steel, spring-loaded coulter blade and top-link hydraulic cylinder. For more information, contact: Burchland Mfg. LLC, 3351 Yates Ave., Gilman, Iowa 50106, +1 641 498 2063; Web site: www.burchlandmfg.com….
GreenSpec Directory now available
April 1, 2006
…For more information on GreenSpec or other resources published by BuildingGreen, Inc., visit: www.GreenSpec.com or call 800 861 0954; outside the U.S. and Canada, call +1 802 257 7300….