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A geosynthetic tube erosion-prevention scheme in the Lakhimpur part of India is behind schedule and, officials estimate, might not be completed before the rain season. This would be a setback, as riverbank erosion has been severe causing before environmental harm and shipping interruptions. The reconstructed banks and dunes have so far used more than 1200 geosynthetic tubes. Learn more here.;

Geosynthetica editor Chris Kelsey checks in with Lilma Schimmel, Head of Engineering for HUESKER North America. The company has a long history with geosynthetic composites. Market interest in enhancing...

TRI Environmental, Inc. (TRI) has announced the expansion of Jeffery Kuhn's role. Effective May 23, Jeffrey Kuhn, Ph.D., P.E. will be the new Director of the TRI Geotechnical / Interaction...

By Catrin Tarnowski –  Geomembrane wrinkling occurs, but it can be minimized. “Lay flat” geomembrane installations are quite possible, as they are documented all over the world. Truly, we...

By Fumio Tatsuoka - The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) will grant IGS Awards in 2014 to individuals or groups of individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the development...

ASCE News: The Karl Terzaghi Award is presented for outstanding contributions to knowledge in the fields of soil mechanics, subsurface and earthwork engineering, and subsurface and earthwork construction. Nominations due August 15. Awarded in odd years. Learn more here.;

The Thrace Group continues its development through optimizing the roles for key personnel. Andreas Lake has been appointed to a newly created position as Group Development Director for...

KEY POINTS GSE has secured Debtor-in-Possession (DIP) financing. This is the USD $45 million pledged by investors to ensure normalized business during the Chapter 11 process. Investors have purchased all $172...

The Green Building Council's LEED program has taken the U.S. construction sector by storm, but critics say the system is fundamentally flawed. By basing certification on projected energy savings rather than actual energy use, they say, LEED lets companies claim credit for savings that are never actually realized. "LEED certification has never depended on actual energy use, and it's not going to," says energy-efficiency expert Henry Gifford. "You can use as much energy as you want and report it and keep your plaque." Learn more here.;

The International Geosynthetics Society's North American Chapter has opened its 2017 IGS North America Photo Contest. The contest is open to all IGS-NA members and runs January 24 –...

WEIRTON, WV - As a leading geomembrane manufacturer to the Oil & Gas industry, Layfield Environmental Systems is pleased to announce its newest distribution center located 2700 Harmon Creek...

The long-running, renowned television news magazine 60 Minutes broadcast a report on American infrastructure on its 23 November 2014 episode. It has received a fair amount of attention for...

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...

Geosynthetica Brasil will host its second Geosynthetics Pavilion at a major conference and exhibition. This time, the venue will be M&T Expo 2018 - International Trade Fair for Construction...

COBRAMSEG 2016 and the 7th Brazilian Symposium on Rock Mechanics (SBMR) will be be held in Belo Horizonte 19 – 22 October 2016. This is the most important event...

The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) Technical Committee on Barriers has announced it will host a workshop in conjunction with the XVI European Conference on Soil Mechanics and...

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), coal seam gas, containment ponds, and access road stability are just a few of the oil and gas issues profiled in the latest issue of...

Sioux Falls, SD (November 3, 2014) — Raven Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: RAVN) announced today that its Engineered Films Division (EFD) has acquired Integra Plastics, Inc., for approximately $48 million...

 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...

Adding sensors and other devices to bridges, tunnels and buildings can turn them into “smart structures” capable of sensing and, in some cases, even responding to problems. The Economist reports. Learn more here.;

By Chris Kelsey – The engineering community is mourning the loss of two of its most influential champions: Dr. Robert M. Koerner and Pauline W. Koerner. The couple, who...

L. David Suits, Managing Director of the North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS), has a new e-mail address: NAGSdirector@aol.com. For more information on NAGS membership and activities, please visit the society's home page. Learn more here.;

On 17 November 2017, in the Small Hall of the Palace of the Republic in Minsk, Belarus, the national Entrepreneur of the Year awards ceremony took place. Among the...

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...

The release of Presto Geosystems' new ATRA® Tendon Clip is providing enhanced load transfer strength for geocell installations. The clip has been designed to transfer slope gravitational forces...