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"Low bid" and "best bid" do not have to be antonymous concepts. In many situations, the construction and maintenance costs of a road may be reduced and its life extended when geogrids are selected as one of the construction materials. Read Chris Kelsey's article from the latest CE News. Learn more here.;

Geosynthetics 2017, the First International Conference on Technology and Application of Geosynthetics, took place in Santiago, Chile 18 – 20 October 2017. The event met all of its inaugural expectations,...

Tensar Corporation's Geopier Foundation Company subsidiary ("Geopier'), a leader in ground improvement solutions, today announced its acquisition of Slope Reinforcement Technology, LLC ("SRT"). The acquisition allows Geopier to offer slope stabilization solutions while boosting SRT's market reach. Geopier has historically focused on providing vertical ground reinforcement in support of foundations and their structures. SRT has concentrated on slopes that have failed or are potentially unstable.

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.;

Presto GeoSystems has recognized Layfield as its top North American distributor for 2013. Layfield promotes Presto's Geoweb® cellular confinement materials as part of its geosynthetics portfolio. Geoweb® is a patented product that reduces...

During the GeoMEast 2018 conference, Kent von Maubeuge will deliver the Koerner Lecture. The affiliated paper (“Geosynthetic barriers in regulations and recommendations in line with the ISO design guide?”)...

A slope that had a geogrid-wrapped earth retaining structure installed a couple years ago has failed, in part involving the previous reconstruction. A 30-foot-high wall of mud and debris traveled 3,000 feet down the mountain, damaging four homes and cutting off 37 from road access. Learn more here.;

The International Geosynthetics Society's sustainability eBook (Preparing the Ground for a Brighter Future) is based upon IGS Vice President Dr. Nathalie Touze’s 2018 Giroud Lecture, which propelled a major...

The 2004 IAA entry brochure is now available. IFAI looks forward to recieving entries for the "best of the best" of the geosynthetic industry.

Solmax, positioned among the top three worldwide leaders in the manufacturing of geomembranes offering both containment and fluid transportation solutions, will be present at the Geosynthetics 2013 trade show held in Long Beach, California 1–4 April 2013. Find Solmax in Booth #423. On April 3, don’t miss the Geosynthetics and Liners Session hosted by Tarik Hadj-Hamou in which Solmax's Technical Director Daniel Tan will present his new research paper, "Lifetime Prediction of Thin HDPE Geomembranes for the Shrimp Aquaculture Industry." Learn more.

Cartagena 2016 (VIII CICES - Congreso Iberoamericano de Control de Erosion) will be held 14 – 17 August 2016 in Cartagena, Colombia. It is the 8th IberoAmerican Congress...

The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) has announced two June short courses, each of which will offer eight (8) professional development hours (PDHs) as certified by the Geosynthetic Certification Institute (GCI) and an exam that leads to Certified Inspector status: Geosynthetic Reinforced MSE Walls, Berms and Slopes - Inspectors Course (June 6); and Construction QA/QC of Geosynthetics in Waste Containment - Inspectors Course (June 7). Both courses will be held in Folsom, Pennsylvania at GSI. Learn more.

Two documents were published in the Federal Register on 11 January 2017 pursuant to the lengthy investigation into product dumping of “certain biaxial geogrids” from China into the United...

In Charlotte County, North Carolina, a non-profit organization has spearheaded construction of a $38 million hiking, rafting and climbing park. The manmade whitewater course is perhaps the first of its kind and uses a synthetic liner to prevent leakage through and wear against the concrete liner. Learn more here.;

ASTM Committee D18 on Soil and Rock, WK29134, is a work item for "New Terminology for Hydraulically-applied Erosion Control Product (HECP)." The scope is to provide a definition for an hydraulically-applied erosion control product (HECP). A material definition is important to the consumer so that they purchase a product that will meet their intended need. The definition would be built into material specifications for hydraulically-applied fiber products. DOTs, landscape architects and civil engineers would utilize the definition in drafting material specifications. Learn more here.;

The 49 technical sessions at the 3rd Pan-American Conference on Geosynthetics (GeoAmericas 2016) will include multiple high-quality panel discussions and training lectures. Diverse topics address geosynthetic installation, the...

International geosynthetics manufacturer Solmax has announced the addition of Doyin Adesokan, B. Eng. MSc. as its new Technical Manager. She brings to the company deep global experience in civil...

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.;

Geomembrane Technologies Inc. (GTI) is pleased to have been contracted to provide a customized gas collection cover system for a major Brazilian dairy group in the state of Goias.   GTI...

ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics has issued work item WK29737, Guide for Identification, Storage, and Handling of Geomembrane Rolls. Learn more here.;

The South African geosynthetics industry has steadily grown, in no small part due to the activities of the country’s International Geosynthetics Society Chapter: GIGSA. On the technical side...

The Next GSI Webinar from the Geosynthetic Institute will focus on “Geosynthetics in Erosion Control.” This high-quality professional development opportunity will be held on 13 September 2017 from 11:30 am –...

The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) has announced its first international symposium in Germany: IFAI Advanced Textiles 2008, 12-13 June 2008, Berlin. Among the sectors to be covered during the 1.5-day seminar are architectural uses, construction and geotextiles. For registration information, visit the event's information page on IFAI's website. Learn more here.;

Geosynthetica second season of the GeoTalk pocast series has begun! Editor-in-Chief Chris Kelsey sits down with globe-trotting industry veteran Phil McGoldrick. With Strata Geosystems, he has been a key...

The Internet of Smart Materials Conference will be held August 17 at Swinburne University (Australia) and explore manufacturing opportunities and how graphene-enhanced materials can help revolutionize data collection and...