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At school construction sites near Philadelphia, crews have discovered site soils are wetter than expected. This has led to a few obvious problems (sinking retaining wall, cracked floor). To head off future problems, the base at one site is being set lower and nonpermeable geosynthetics are being installed. Learn more here.;

Varennes, QC – Solmax will present at the Heap Leach Solutions 2013 conference in Vancouver, Canada on September 24, 2013 at 1:50 pm. Robert Denis (Vice President – Product Engineering, Solmax) will present a technical paper written...

Recently, we looked at the promise of geosynthetics in aquaculture operations, with AGRU having published a podcast on the subject. We also looked at a previous story on Geosynthetica...

Safedem took the 2009 Explosive Demolition Award for its work on the 12-storey Broomview House in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh. The project used a considerable amount of geotextile for blast protection and debris containment--a common, albeit largely unpromoted geotextile application. It's a testament to material strength. Learn more here.;

SKZ's Geosynthetics Middle East 2013 (6 GEOME) will be held under the patronage of the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City. The conference takes place 29 - 30 October 2013 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Conference Delegates will have...

By Angel Diaz and Chris Timpson – Geotextile tubes help to prevent storm damage and protect the environment through the building of custom marine structures. The installation of geotextile...

During the 7th Australian Landfill and Transfer Stations Conference, a one-day CQA workshop will be held with a focus on construction quality assurance (CQA) for geosynthetic liners. These barrier...

Hanes Geo Components opened 2017 by officially announcing its acquisition of Canada-based Terrafix Geosynthetics (which will continue to operate under that name). The company is not letting its foot...

By AGRU - With a total length of 130 km, the Koralm railway, anchored by the extraordinary Koralm Tunnel, links the Austrian cities of Graz and Klagenfurt. It is an important...

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...

The International Erosion Control Association Region One (IECA) has announced its new Executive Director: Sharan Wilson. She succeeds Russ Adsit, who led the association for eight years. Wilson comes to...

The International Geosynthetics Society Australasian Chapter will host a multi-city seminar series on geosynthetic technology in water containment, waste disposal facility rehabilitation, and tunnelling. The seminar will be held in Auckland...

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...

Raven Industries Engineered Films Division (Nasdaq:RAVN) announces the VaporBlock® Spec3 Showcase, a select under-concrete-slab barrier series. The Spec3 Showcase contains three major categories with key products for superior gas and moisture protection. The showcase includes signature VaporBlock® 15 mil with enhanced low-permeability, eco-friendly VaporBlock® G™ with recycled post-consumer content, and advanced VaporBlock® Plus™ providing the latest in gas barrier technology. The official VaporBlock Spec3 Showcase product launch is February 5–8 in conjunction with the World of Concrete® show in Las Vegas, NV at Raven booth #S12510. All VaporBlock Spec3 Showcase products exceed Class "A" standards, and include independent supporting test data as required under ASTM E1745-11.

With COVID-19 concerns impacting travel around the world, large and small events alike have rescheduled to protect their participants. Some events move on the calendar; others, like GeoAmericas 2020,...

A new report is calling for additional investment in the nation's transportation network, particularly in rural highways. According to the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, rural highways could use a $600 billion injection to boost their capacity and improve safety.

Erosion and sediment control materials manufacturer East Coast Erosion Blankets, LLC (dba East Coast Erosion Control) is partnering with Valley Erosion Supply. The new venture gives the privately...

Fouled ballast results in the degradation of mechanical properties of ballast and railway track instability. Seasonal dry-wet cycles increase the severity of the situation. In this latest addition to...

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 US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineering With Nature (EWN) initiative uses a collaborative process to align natural and engineered systems "to efficiently and sustainably deliver economic, environmental,...

Seaman Corp. is seeking a geomembrane product sales specialist for the western U.S. and Canada. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with five years experience in engineering consulting or construction; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Competency in a broad range of civil engineering topics preferred. Learn more at the LinkedIn posting. Learn more here.;

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...

Erosion control codes grow more strict in the US as cities and states realize the tremendous pollution problem of unchecked sediment entering waterways. But in China, where development is booming, the rapid construction of a road system is producing dangerous sediment runoff into rivers that feed much of Southeast Asia. Solutions are needed. Learn more here.;

Over at Defense Industry Daily is a piece on the use of geotextile-walled, gabion-style collapsible forms that may be used in lieu of sandbags and concrete barriers. For examples of gabions, check out what Maccaferri has to offer. Learn more here.;

The Board of Directors of Sika AG and CEO Ernst Bärtschi have agreed that after seven and a half years of successful engagement as chief executive officer, Ernst Bärtschi will resign from his office as of May 2012 and enter retirement. At that time he will have reached the age of 60. Sika AG, located in Baar, Switzerland, is a globally active specialty chemicals company