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This study provides an in-depth understanding of the market for five types of construction materials in Mainland China which reduces a building’s energy load, termed "Green Building Materials (GBM)." The report is based on a study of the production, sales, distribution and application of five green building materials that are representative of all green building materials across multiple regions and industry sectors (target market). Included is a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the market’s size, trends, development, key participants and opportunities. Target products are Expanded Polystyrene (EPS), Extruded Polystyrene (XPS), Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC), Photovoltaic Roofing Membrane (PvRM), and Low-E Glass. Learn more here.;

Waterways are dynamic environments. Strong hydraulic engineering solutions are needed to create resilient infrastructures that minimize environmental impact, control costs, and provide long-term performance. On July 14, Maccaferri will...

International Lining Technology began work on a coal ash containment project at the Reid Gardner Generating Station in late November 2016. The 557-MW plant sits on 480 acres near...

W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., 2 JULY 2014 — ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics has honored Gary Kolbasuk, director of innovation and technology at Raven Industries, Sioux Falls, South Dakota,...

Work on Warasgaon Dam in India began in 1976, and since that construction some leakage has been observed. From 1994 to 2008, steady leakage was reported. To halt this trend and allay public fears of a dam breach, strategies for repair have been collected. One that has garnered great support comes from the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), which visited the site in December 2009 to assess the dam. NGI recommended geosynthetic techniques to address the problem, similar to what has been done at Kadamparai Dam in Tamil Nadu. Learn more here.;

 HS2 is a new high-speed railway under development in the United Kingdom. It will link up London, the Midlands, and the North along lines that serve eight of the...

A New York economist and consultant, Sean Neill, is advocating a new commercial lease structure that would give building owners incentive to green their properties. The idea is to revise standard leases to share the cost and benefits of upgrades and retrofits. From the New York Times. Learn more here.;

Fiberweb, Inc.'s new website, www.DefencellUSA.com, showcases Defencell Force Protection Systems, a lightweight ballistic and blast barrier solution that offers weight and space savings over existing protective barriers. Created exclusively for US military personnel, DefencellUSA.com provides performance data that highlights how the Defencell system can effectively reduce the number of containers necessary to transport and construct ballistics fortifications in both combat and training.

The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) Young Members Committee develops special sessions at major events, organize group activities, and host a regular photo contest. The next photo contest opportunity invites...

Maccaferri, Inc. seeks an Associate Engineer for consultative role providing technical support to consulting engineers, contractors, customers, department engineers, and field marketing personnel in conjunction with the promotion, installation,...

More than 800 attendees were on hand for the 2013 International Low Impact Development (LID) Symposium in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This was the sixth edition of this event. Dr....

The 2016 AGHP Photo Contest is open for submissions. This free, engineering awareness-raising competition is an annual event, supported by the Association of Geohazard Professionals (AGHP). The contest is open to...

The Geosynthetics Interest Group of South Africa (GIGSA), a chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), has announced that founding member and industry veteran Kim Barnard has passed away. Learn more here.;

The 15th Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (XV PCSMGE) will take place 15 – 18 November 2015 in Buenos Aires. Following the trend of other major...

Throughout 2020, Geosynthetica has been celebrating Pan-American contributions to geosynthetics, both in terms of practitioners and companies located in the Americans and events held in the Americas. No event...

Denver, Colo. – The International Erosion Control Association Region One (IECA) has announced that "Effects of Herbicide and Soil Inoculation on a Northern Nevada Post‐Fire Restoration Site" has been...

Webinars have grown significantly in their use for technical knowledge transfer, engineering training, and product and application introduction. HUESKER, which has run a successful series of hour-long webinars,...

As the calendar year winds down, professional development opportunities such as engineering webinars are utilized more. For some, these sessions provide needed PDHs. For others, it is...

This year marks the 7th annual Waterproof Membranes, a geotechnical and architectural conference from Applied Market Information (AMI). The event will be held 10-12 December 2013 at the Hotel Nikko...

The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Great Rivers Chapter serves professionals in the erosion and sediment control industry throughout Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. The Chapter’s Fall Conference will...

Reed Construction Data suggests commercial construction will grow in 2010. San Francisco and Los Angeles are forecasted to have the biggest growth, and retail construction is forecasted to lead the way. Learn more here.;

Australia-based engineer Siamak Paulson (ADE Consulting Group Pty Ltd) hosts a podcast on geosynthetics. In the latest episode, he interviews industry veteran Kent von Maubeuge (NAUE). Other episodes available...

Utilizing performance-guaranteed North American Green erosion and sediment control products can help you earn credits toward your LEED Green Building Rating System project certification goals for new construction and existing buildings. Learn more...

The City of Townsville in northern Queensland is Australia’s largest urban center north of the Sunshine Coast. The local Waste Services Department serves nearly 200,000 residents. When the time...

In a letter dated 20 August 2013, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) announced an update to its geotextile Approved Products List (APL). This impacts all geotextiles to...