Lifetime Predictions of Geosynthetics Webinar
Interest in the topic of lifetime predictions for geosynthetics has grown substantially as project records extend beyond 40 years. Research projects on material service life continue to be tracked. And, test...
IGS India Ready for GeoAsia 6 in New Delhi
Nearly 20 years ago, the GeoAsia conference series kicked off with an International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) conference in Bangalore. The event was hosted by IGS India. In 2016, GeoAsia...
Webinar: An Owner's Perspective on Geohazard Slope Assessment
On August 17, from 2:00 – 3:00 pm EDT, Caltrans’ Thomas Whitman will present a webinar on “An Owner’s Perspective of Slope Assessment: the Value and Use.”
Whitman is a...
Cartagena 2016: Changing Infrastructure, Changing Soils
Changing infrastructure changes soils, and our responses to the geotechnical challenges of our soils—the solutions we choose—determine the sustainability and long-term economics and successful performance of our infrastructure. This...
SURVEY: Extra-Wide Geomembranes
I-CORP International's Dr. Ian D. Peggs, P.E., P.Eng has shared a survey on extra-wide geomembranes. Your participation is invited. Responses are sought from manufacturers, distributors, installers, construction/contracting firms, design...
Companies to Network with at Waterproof Membranes 2016
The early bird registration deadline for Waterproof Membranes 2016 is September 2. Save roughly €120 (including VAT) on registration for this 10th edition of this annual conference...
The AGHP 2016 Geohazards Photo Contest Winners
During July's Highway Geology Symposium (HGS) in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Association of Geohazard Professionals (AGHP) revealed its 2016 Geohazards Photo Contest winners. The annual contest captures geohazard technologies and challenges, such...
Missouri DNR Adds Inspectors Certification to CQA Week
The Geosynthetic Certification Institute - Inspectors Certification Program (GCI - ICP) exam has been added to the next CQA Week. To be held 7 – 9 September 2016 in...
WINFAB Earns GAI-LAP Accreditation
Willacoochee Industrial Fabrics (WINFAB), a manufacturer of geotextiles and erosion control materials, has earned accreditation from the Geosynthetic Accreditation Institute – Laboratory Accreditation Program (GAI-LAP). The program is highly...
Geosynthetic Institute Announces 2016 – 2017 Fellowships
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) has announced the winners of the 2016 – 2017 GSI Fellowships. The annually awarded research grants are giving out, in consultation with the GSI...
Participating Companies at VIII CICES, Cartagena
The 8th Iberoamerican Congress on Erosion and Sediment Control (VIII CICES) will be held 15 – 17 August 2016 at the five-star Hotel las Americas in Cartagena, Colombia. This...
Active Layers Enhance New Tektoseal Barrier Geosynthetics
The wave of innovation in geosynthetics continues, with new active layer products announced by HUESKER. The company’s Tektoseal® Active line of barrier solutions are multi-layer composite materials that...
Presto Geosystems Adds Kuester for International Market Growth
25 June 2014 - Presto Geosystems announces an addition to their sales and marketing team, Matt Kuester. Matt is a Business Development Manager and will be focused on international...
Geosynthetics Featured in Heap Leach Solutions 2014 Abstracts
The Second International Conference on Heap Leach Solutions (Heap Leach Solutions 2014) will be held 10 – 13 November 2014 in Lima, Peru. Organized by Infomine, the event builds...
Geotextile Containers Support Mangrove Growth, Healthier Ecosystems
By Geofabrics Australasia - Coastline mangrove growth can play a vital role in the health of marine ecosystems. The disappearing mangrove growth on the Jam Jerrup coastline in Western...
UK Environment Agency Republishes Geomembrane Publications
You may be seeing a lot of familiar material returning from the Environment Agency of the United Kingdom online. A new website for www.uk.gov has started reissuing reports as it replenishes...
Geofabrics’ Engineer’s Paper Selected for Special IGS Session
Geofabrics Australasia's (www.geofabrics.co) engineer Preston Kendall has been selected to present at the forthcoming 10th International Conference on Geosynthetics (10 ICG). Kendall's paper has been selected by the International...
Nicholson Named Prime Contractor for MnDOT Slope Stabilization
PITTSBURGH – Nicholson Construction was recently named the Prime Contractor for the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (MnDOT) slope stabilization project, located alongside Trunk Highway 2 (TH 2).
The goal...
European Standards Address the Silver Economy
ISTANBUL - The European Standardization Organizations are ready to work with business and other stakeholders, including groups representing older citizens and consumers, to develop age-friendly standards that will meet...
In Memoriam: TENAX Group Founder Gianmario Beretta
By Dr. Piergiorgio Recalcati - On Wednesday, 28 May 2014, Gianmario Beretta was killed in lightweight aircraft crash in Northern Italy. Mr. Beretta was the founder of TENAX Group,...
NASA Presents Raven Industries Award for Outstanding Contributions
Sioux Falls, SD (June 9, 2014)— Raven Aerostar (NASDAQ: RAVN) was recently recognized by NASA for its contribution to the highly successful 2012/2013 Antarctic Long Duration Balloon (LDB) Campaign....
Low and Bonar Appoints New CEO
6 June 2014 - Low & Bonar PLC (the "Group"), the international performance materials group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brett Simpson as its new Group Chief...
Waste Management Solutions Mag from Solmax
The third in a series of technical magazines from Solmax has been released: Waste Management Solutions. The digital publication follows releases on geosynthetics in energy and mining applications.
The new...
Tensar Expands Exclusive Distribution Partnership with ACF Environmental
ATLANTA, 4 June 2014 -Tensar International, the global leader in geosynthetic site development technology, has recently extended its exclusive partnership with ACF Environmental into the Maryland and Delaware markets....
An Unexpected Country Invests the Most in Renewable Energy
By World Bioenergy - Official statistics show that China is the country that invests by far the most money in renewable energy. But the picture is completely different when...
