ISGPEG 2020 Honors Dr. Erol Güler
The International Conference on Innovative Solutions for Geotechnical Problems 2020 will be held 11 – 12 June 2020 in Istanbul, Turkey—the birthplace of renowned geosynthetics researcher Erol Güler. You...
Presto Addresses Potential Patent Infringement of ATRA® Key
Oscar Wilde often gets credit for the phrase “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,” though Wilde was merely building upon an aphorism popularized earlier in the 19th century...
Conference Review
Read a review on NAGS /GRI19 held on 14-16 December, 2005 at the Flamingo Hilton in Las Vegas, USA.
The GeoWire for the Week of October 5
Start the week with the latest in the geoengineering world. Here's the GeoWire conversation for the week of October 5. WORK SMARTER.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Early on, the Covid crisis helped (temporarily)...
Fuss in Boots
Ian Peggs of I-CORP INTERNATIONAL sounds off on pipe boots...in-field or prefabricated?
IGS Sustainability eBook Now in Italian
In 2020, to mark the 50th Earth Day celebration and outline the many ways in which geosynthetics serve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the International Geosynthetics Society released...
GAP 2019 – Connecting Three Transportation Disciplines
Three Major Transportation Disciplines, Three Co-Chairs Representing Diverse Infrastructure.
Nearly three years ago, a discussion emerged around the geostructural aspects of pavements, railways, and airfields. Each of these unique disciplines...
IGS North America Launches YouTube Channel
The International Geosynthetics Society’s (IGS) US/Canada Chapter (IGS North America) has run a successful series of webinars for the past 5 years. Now, the chapter has launched a YouTube...
The GeoWire for the Week of July 27
Start the week with the latest in the geoengineering world. Here's the GeoWire conversation for the week of July 27. WORK SMARTER.
BIG PROJECTS
In the battle of Salmon vs. Gold,...
Big Topics & Big Names in GeoAmericas 2020 ONLINE Lectures
GeoAmericas 2020 will be the first major geosynthetics conference to be held entirely online. The new format has been welcomed by the global community and a very noteworthy series...
Conference Review…
Read a review on Sardinia 2005 - the Tenth International Waste Management and Landfill Symposium in the IGS News. After clicking on the link or graphic to the right, scroll to page 8 in the newsletter. Please note that Adobe 7.0 is reccommended for optimal viewing.
The GeoWire for the Week of June 22, 2020
Start the week with the latest in the geoengineering world. Here's the GeoWire conversation for the week of June 22. WORK SMARTER.
THE LEAD
June 23 is International Women in Engineering...
New Logo Contest from IGS Young Members Committee
The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) Young Members Committee has opened a competition for a new logo design. A couple prizes are in play for this free-to-enter competition, which is...
Geosynthetica COVID-19 Statement
To our Colleagues, Readers, and Industry Partners,
The spread of COVID-19 around the world has significantly impacted businesses, schools, and communities. Geosynthetica is committed to the health and safety of...
North American Green Introduces HydraCM Bonded Fiber Matrix
North American Green has introduced the HydraCM Bonded Fiber Matrix, the mid-level product in the company's HydraMatriCx line of straw/cotton-fiber, hydraulic erosion control products. HydraCM was developed in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Cotton Incorporated. Read more….
11 МКГ продлила срок подачи презентационных работ для молодых членов IGS до 31 октября
С 16 по 21 сентября 2018 года в городе Сеул, Южная Корея, пройдёт 11 международная конференция по геосинтетике. Организатором конференции является Корейский филиал геосинтетического сообщества. Во время 11 МКГ...
Two Geosynthetics Business Moves: NAUE, BontexGeo
Last week, many in the geosynthetics field were participating in virtual panel discussions and special sessions with the online Geosynthetics Conference. Two geosynthetics business moves were announced during the...
How to Specify GCCM Materials with ASTM D8364
This series of Technical Notes, authored by Concrete Canvas Ltd., consider the importance of using ASTM standards that are specific to Geosynthetic Cementitious Composite Mats (GCCMs) when selecting GCCM...
Conference Review
Ron Bygness, Editor of Geosynthetics magazine, has written a conference report on the latest geo-event: Geosynthetics 2007, held in Washington, D.C., January 16-19 2007. Conference Proceedings abstracts are included at the end of the report.
Prof. Yoo Elected FedIGS President, 2022 – 2026
Professor Chungsik Yoo, who is finishing out his four years of service as President of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), will soon shift into another high-profile geotechnical post: President...
EDANA Elections
Catherine Lennon of EDANA, a Brussels-based nonwovens association with interests the include the geotextile market, reports on the association's elections of chairman, vice-chairman and board.
IFAI publications offer forum for Industry News
IFAI's publications welcome your company's latest announcements on projects, changes and products. Member press releases help IFAI stay on top of the industry's vital news. For information on which magazines will best keep you connected with your industry markets, or for subscription information, please vissit www.ifai.com and click on Publications.
The GeoWire for the Week of August 17
Start the week with the latest in the geoengineering world. Here's the GeoWire conversation for the week of August 17. WORK SMARTER.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
The Trump administration has rolled back methane...
24th IRMI Construction Risk Conference
8-11 November 2004, Orlando, FL. gsa is proud to be a sponsor of the IRMI conference. We will be hosting one of only six Technology Showcases where we, in partnership with gsa Underwriters Cooley, Colbond, Naue Fasertechnik, TRI, Coletanche, Agru, I-CORP INTERNATIONAL, and consultant John Paulson, will introduce our Construction Risk Management Program. To learn more about this program, please go to the "continued" link below.
ESI Acquires Patriot Environmental, Enhances Oil and Gas Expertise
Environmental Specialties International (ESI), the largest contracted installer and provider of geosynthetic lining materials in the United States, is getting bigger. The company announced in late June the acquisition...
