HUESKER Celebrates 25 Years in the Americas
The geosynthetics field really took off in the 1990s, and one company that was part of that swift growth was HUESKER, Inc. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company...
A Modified Geogrid for Slope Erosion Control
Geogrids are well known for reinforcement and used widely for stabilization of slopes and embankments and other soil-reinforcing applications (e.g., retaining walls). The principles that govern the successful use...
GeoAmericas 2016 Hotel Deadline Extended to March 15
Save USD $200/night at the GeoAmericas 2016 hotel! Organizers for the 3rd Pan-American Conference on Geosynthetics have announced an extension on the conference rate for rooms at the Loews...
New Headquarters for HUESKER North and Central America
On March 11, HUESKER will move its North American and Central American operations into a brand new headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina. The new physical address will be:
3701...
In Memoriam: Prof. Masami Fukuoka, IGS Japan Founder
The global geotechnical engineering field has lost a champion and friend. Prof. Masami Fukuoka passed away on 27 January 2016. He was a founding member of the International Geosynthetics...
Cartagena 2016 Targets Soil and Water Quality
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...
CQA Solutions Adds John Beeman as Head of Business Development
Big announcements keep coming for CQA Solutions. The company has added veteran John Beeman as its Head of Business Development. This announcement follows last month's release of a new,...
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Andy Durham, Propex GeoSolutions
Andy Durham of Propex GeoSolutions discusses TRM durability and UV performance in erosion and sediment control materials--part of the company's "Are you sure?" campaign to improve engineering and construction...
Seeking Abstracts: IECA/EPA Conference on MS4
The 3rd Annual Municipal Wet Weather Stormwater Conference will be held 16 – 18 May 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. The event, organized by the International Erosion Control Association (IECA)...
Pan-American Mining Opportunities
The mining industry uses an enormous amount of geosynthetic materials to provide safer, stronger, more cost-effective yields. The mine engineering presentations at GeoAmericas 2016 provide a high-quality, comprehensive view...
Hotel Best Rate Ends March 9 for GeoAmericas
More than 40 countries are represented in the early registrations for GeoAmericas 2016, the 3rd Pan-American Conference on Geosynthetics. The event organizers remind attendees that the best rate for rooms...
5 Ways Today to Improve Civil Engineering Tomorrow
In his latest post from the Uncontained series, construction quality assurance (CQA) expert Glen Toepfer writes on 5 things we in the geosynthetics and affiliated geotechnical and civil engineering...
Major Savings in Modular Assembly Yard Construction
By Nilex – For the Lac La Biche community, located 220 km north of Edmonton, Alberta, the surge in oil sands development has been accompanied by a more disciplined approach...
An Exemplary GCL Barrier for the City of Barrie
When the City of Barrie (Ontario) landfill reached capacity, an extensive program was enacted to recycle material from the old cells. Non-recyclable material was then reburied with the additional...
Retaining Walls Program at GeoAmericas 2016
When GeoAmericas 2016 convenes in Miami, April 10 - 13, it will feature a robust retaining walls program. The related short courses, panel discussions, training lectures, and retaining walls program...
Mine Engineering Presentations at GeoAmericas 2016
The mining industry uses an enormous amount of geosynthetic materials to provide safer, stronger, more cost-effective yields. The mine engineering presentations at GeoAmericas 2016 provide a high-quality, comprehensive view...
Greenroofs and Geocomposites Webinar, March 4
On March 4, HUESKER will host a free greenroofs and geocomposites webinar. The core focus will be on the use of Ultimat® TGS geocomposites and how these geosynthetic materials...
GSI Issues RFP for Graduate Student Fellowships
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) has a long history of supporting student research and development projects with geosynthetics. The investment helps spur the next generation of understanding with geosynthetics. GSI...
Employment Opportunities in Geosynthetics
Geosynthetica publishes employment opportunities for the geosynthetics and affiliated geotechnical engineering community. Please contact Chris Kelsey, Editor or Elizabeth Peggs, Director for information on posting. Prospective candidates are encourage...
International Additions to Slope Stability Course at GeoAmericas
TRI Environmental's John Allen, P.E. will lead a half-day short course on "Slope Stability and Interface Friction Using Geosynthetics" during GeoAmericas 2016 in Miami. Allen has announced the addition...
Lining a New Landfill near Porto
With a combined population of 440,000, the communities of Santa Maria da Feira and Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, produce 175,000 tons of solid waste annually. Waste management is...
HUESKER Announces an Additional Coal Ash Webinar
HUESKER launched a series of "mini-webinars" this year, succinct (<30 min) engineering discussions on various geosynthetic applications and materials. January's coal ash webinar was so well-attended that the company has...
Environmental Connection Offer: Win a Geo-U Course
The International Erosion Control Association’s (IECA) annual Environmental Connection conference will gather February 16 – 19 in San Antonio, Texas. Geosynthetica will be in the international exhibit hall in...
Golder Seeks Geosynthetics Laboratory Technician
Golder Associates has an entry-level Laboratory Technician position open in its Atlanta, Georgia office. Specifically, the position will work in the Materials Testing Laboratory and Geosynthetics Laboratory. The technician will...
HUESKER Targets Mining Sector, Forms New Partnership
For more than 20 years, HUESKER has been involved in the mining sector. Recently, however, the company has felt that the market for geosynthetics in mining has not been...
