GSI White Paper 32 on HDPE Geomembranes
The Geosynthetic Insitute (GSI) has accomplished a lot internationally with its generic specifications, often filling a void in or setting the stage for ASTM or ISO standardization developments in...
Inaugural Report from IGS Technical Committee on Filtration
The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) has established multiple technical committees to facilitate even stronger exchange of information between its global members. The IGS Technical Committee on Filtration has issued...
GeoAmericas 2016 Sponsorship Supports Haiti Redevelopment
When the 3rd Pan-American Regional Conference on Geosynthetics convenes in Miami in April 2016, it will do so with a truly unique sponsorship program for an engineering conference. Geosynthetics...
Electrical Leak Location Sensitivity Explored
By Abigail Beck, P.E. – Electrical Leak Location (ELL) survey success is directly related to the sensitivity that can be achieved by the method employed. Method sensitivity is one...
TRB’s International Conference on Low Volume Roads
The Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) 11th International Conference on Low-Volume Roads will be held 12 – 15 July 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. LVR construction and maintenance may seem like...
GeoAmericas 2016 Conference Registration Winners
During the co-located Geosynthetics 2015 and Environmental Connection 2015 conferences in Portland, Oregon (15 – 18 February 2015), North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS) held a drawing in the exhibit...
Waterproof Membranes 2015 Call for Presentations
AMI has announced the dates of Waterproof Membranes 2015, the 9th installment in the annual series. The international conference focuses on the market dynamics, technical innovation, manufacture, installation, and performance of...
New Officers and Board for Fabricated Geomembrane Institute
The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) held its biennial membership meeting in February in Portland, Oregon. The event, which was attended by 37 participants, served as a transition point between...
Pan-American Geotechnical Engineering Conference Comes to Argentina
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...
Chris Eichelberger Joins Agru America
For the past seven years, Chris Eichelberger has served as a business development director and vice president of one the biggest geosynthetics installation and environmental companies in the United...
ECTC Board of Directors Announced for 2015 – 2016
The Erosion Control Technology Council has announced the results of its recent election, which determined the 2015 – 2016 term ECTC Board of Directors. Diane Hitt (East Coast Erosion...
Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Week Returns, April 13 – 17
Ten years ago, TRI Environmental held its first liner integrity survey training course. Today, the educational arm of the Austin, Texas-based independent testing services company has grown substantially, offering...
SWEMA Announces New Board
The Stormwater Equipment Manufacturers Association (SWEMA) announced a new Board of Directors late Friday (January 23) in a release. The new Board's term will cover 2015 and 2016.
The results:
President: Will Harris...
Dr. Manuel Blanco Receives Honor from King of Spain
The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) has published news that the Vice President of the Spanish IGS Chapter, Dr. Manuel Blanco, has been honored with the “Encomienda de la Orden...
VIDEO: Geogrid Strength and Confinement Demonstration
terrafix® has published a video of a "TBX Biaxial Geogrid Strength and Confinement Demonstration." It's a concise, visual demonstration of how and why geogrids are so effective at improving...
INDUSTRY: Heytex Acquires BondCote
In a January 14 press release, Heytex Group announced its acquisition on BondCote. Heytex is involved in geosynthetics through the industrial side of the market. The company has established...
Terracon's Ebelhar Named 2015 Chairman of ASTM Board of Directors
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., 8 January 2015—Ronald J. Ebelhar, P.E., D.GE, senior principal with Terracon in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been named chairman of the 2015 ASTM International board of directors.
After...
Manufacturing: Menges Roller Company's New Website
30 December 2014 - Menges Roller Company, a leader in manufacturing and maintaining industrial rollers for the nonwovens, geosynthetics, and construction fabric industries, has launched a new website: www.MengesRoller.com.
The...
IECA Deadlines: Scholarships, Registration Discounts, Hotel Cut-Off
The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Region One will hold its annual event, Environmental Connection, 15 – 18 February 2015 in Portland, Oregon. Readers should be aware of a...
Sika Explores Options after Surprise Saint-Gobain Takeover Bid
On December 5, Switzerland-based Sika AG (VTX:SIK), a chemicals specialty company, was surprised by a rival’s takeover bid. France-based Saint-Gobain (EPA:SGO), which has substantial holdings in construction, announced plans...
Press Release: Low and Bonar Financial Update
Low & Bonar ("the Group"), the international performance materials group with leading positions in niche industrial markets, today provides a brief update on trading for the year ended 30...
VIDEO: Construction Mats for Haul Roads on Soft Soils
In this video from Presto Geosystems, Joe Karbon of the Manitowoc County Highway Department (Wisconsin) discusses the challenge of haul roads on soft soils and how construction mats are...
Seeking Employment: Sr. Sales, Business Development, and Marketing Executive
CLASSIFIED: Seeking Employment. Charles Hall, an executive with 20+ years of experience and strong performance, is seeking a new position. His experience includes significant sales growth and marketing and...
ACE Geosynthetics Adds Construction Videos to its EcoPark Website
The official website of the ACE Geosynthetics EcoPark has been online since October 2014. Users can explore the park virtually and learn about geosynthetics. Applications profiled on the website...
60 Minutes on the State of American Infrastructure
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...
