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GeoAmericas 2016, the 3rd Pan-American Conference on Geosynthetics, has been years in the making. After successful iterations in Mexico (2008) and Peru (2012), the Americas-uniting geotechnical conference returns. Organizers have...

Global Synthetics is partnering with NAUE Geosynthetics (Germany and Malaysia) and Skaps (USA) to offer a series of four landfill seminars across Australia in August. The event, Advances in Landfill...

Maccaferri Australia has announced multiple dates and speakers for the Rockfall 2013 seminar series. The seminar will be offered in five cities across Australia between November 26 and December...

The use of geosynthetics in mining operations grows annually, as mining companies focus on the technical and economic advantages of geosynthetics. These materials have enabled more efficient barriers, stronger...

The Thai Geotechnical Society will host the Southeast Asian Geotechnical Society's 50th Anniversary Symposium. The international event, featuring 35 invitation-only presentations, will be held 14 - 15 September 2017...

Updated 10 August 2020: George Koerner, Director of the Geosynthetic Institute, had the honor in 2017 of delivering the first Koerner Lecture. The series is named in honor of...

The North American Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS North America) has established an Excellence in Service Award to recognize members who have shown outstanding leadership and dedication...

Geosynthetics are helping substantially reduce the carbon footprint of construction, securing the environment, and extending the economical and environmental performance of infrastructures. As Earth Day 2016 is marked around...

The International Geosynthetics Society Australasian Chapter (ACIGS) will host a multi-city seminar series on drainage geocomposite systems. The seminar will be held in Melbourne on November 27, Sydney on November...

Writing for the business blog BNET, Jay Steinfeld (CEO, Blinds.com) notes that the best leaders don't need to get their hands dirty. It's tempting to try to do everything and make every decision yourself, he writes, but leaders who don't learn to let go eventually become a constraint on their company's growth. Relax and learn to delegate and you'll be able to focus on the big picture. Read "How to Become an Effective Delegator" online. Learn more here.;

ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics has revised standard D6455, "Standard Guide for the Selection of Test Methods for Prefabricated Bituminous Geomembranes (PBGM)" as D6455-11. This guide provides recommendations for the selection of appropriate test methods for prefabricated bituminous sheet used in geomembrane applications to provide consistency in data reporting. Field-related evaluation of PBGM, including but not limited to seam testing, is beyond the scope of this guide. Learn more here.;

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...

Polymer Group International (PGI), which made a big entry into geosynthetics only a couple years ago in acquiring Fiberweb and its key TYPAR Geosynthetics and Terram brands, is changing...

A report recently published by The Freedonia Group projects that global demand for geosynthetics will reach 5.2 billion squares in 2017. The market research firm predicts that the growth...

The International Geosynthetics Society's Technical Committees on Soil Reinforcement (TC-R) and Barrier Systems (TC-B) will gather IGS members and affiliated geotechnical professionals in Barcelona 20 – 23 January 2020...

ASTM International's work item WK30113, "Standard Test Method for Apparent Hoop Tensile Strength of Plastic or Reinforced Plastic Pipe by Split Disk Method," is a work item revision to existing standard D2290-08 from Committee F17 on Plastic Piping Systems. Learn more here.;

Varennes, QC – Solmax will be present at the Extemin 2013 convention held at the Cerro Juli Convention Center in Arequipa, Peru from 16-20 September 2013. Extemin is one of the most prestigious mining event in Latin America and the...

The International Erosion Control Association Region One has issued the IECA 2018 Call for Abstracts for its annual conference and exhibition (Environmental Connection). The most recent edition was held...

When mining activities on a site cease, owners and communities may face a number challenges: soil remediation, re-vegetation, isolating contaminants from waterways, runoff control, etc. Importantly, they ask: What...

 The International Erosion Control Association Region One (IECA) has officially announced its keynote speakers for Environmental Connection 2017.  Renowned meteorologist Jim Cantore of the Weather Channel will deliver opening...

The geosynthetics industry’s global growth has drawn the interest of an increasing number of market research organizations. Reporte’s latest analysis of the world geogrid market, Global Geogrids Market 2018,...

The second phase of the closure of the Jamestown Landfill, Tuolumne County, California, will go forth. The county board voted unanimously to approve significant closure works that will involve the construction of a new buttress, a retooled geosynthetic cover, and much more. Cost projections and additional state approvals will be needed next. Learn more here.;

Editor’s Introduction: This coal seam gas article was first published 20 July 2016 on Geosynthetica. We re-release it here in honor of the author, Fred Gassner, being awarded Honorary...

Geocomp Corporation, a leading geo-engineering services firm, is pleased to announce that Jack F. Salerno, P.E. has been named as Branch Manager in the New York office. In his new role, Mr. Salerno has overall responsibility for project management, client development, and technical oversight. Mr. Salerno has more than 25 years of experience in the disciplines of structural engineering and project management. Through his extensive work on a variety of structural facilities in the New York and New Jersey area, Mr. Salerno has been involved in all phases of structural engineering including design, rehabilitation, construction and inspection.

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) has an extensive video library that documents its work and the dedication of its personnel from around the state. In paving a 28-mile...