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Environmental Connection 2011 (EC11), annual conference and expo of the International Erosion Control Association (EC11), brings together the industry's best and brightest for a week of industry-leading education, networking and access to the largest expo hall of its kind. Early registration deadline is 10 December 2010, so register now to secure the best price and reserve a seat for some of the most in-demand education. Download a registration form today. Learn more here.;

The International Erosion Control Association Region One reminds the engineering community that abstracts for the 2018 IECA Conference and Exhibition are due May 31. The 2018 IECA conference will be held...

The September 2010 issue of the Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) Newsletter is available. This month's stories include updates on GSI's numerous research projects (e.g., UV exposure of geomembranes and field behavior and flexible polypropylene [fPP] geomembranes), updates to the information accessibility on GSI's websites, forthcoming short courses, fellowship awards for 2010-2011, and much more. Read the issue here (PDF). Learn more here.;

It's not the famed Paris Review of literature; rather, its Plastics Technology's review of the JEC Composites Show in Paris (April 2008). Here in Part II, senior editor Jan Schut reviews the various new technologies delivered in fibers, reinforcements, additives and more. Learn more here.;

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has extended the compliance date for all facilities and established a new compliance date for farms subject to the oil Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) regulations. This final rule is part of EPA's multi-phased strategy to address concerns with the SPCC regulation. Specifically, this SPCC rule amendment extends the dates by which the owner or operator of an SPCC regulated facility or farm must prepare or amend and implement an SPCC plan to 10 November 2010.

The American Coal Ash Association (ACAA) has named Thomas H. Adams as its new executive director. Adams replaces David C. Goss, who is retiring. Adams has served as the executive director of the American Shotcrete Association for the last six years and in leadership roles for several concrete industry associations over the last 30 years. Learn more here.;

The ASCE Geo-Institute’s long-running Geo-Congress conference is one of the most important annual gatherings in the United States on geotechnical engineering. With the announcement of Geo-Congress 2019, the Geo-Institute...

Aalborg, Denmark-based nonwovens manufacturer sets up business in South Africa. This is a strategic initiative aimed at giving Fibertex easy access to markets which hold plans for huge future investments in, among other things, infrastructure. From the turn of the year, Fibertex will set up business with a factory in South Africa with a view to manufacturing and marketing needlepunch products -- primarily geotextiles for road works, but also products for the growing South African automotive industry.

October is turning out to be a month of substantially good news for Imagine IM. The Australia-based producer of graphene has just been recognized with an Australian Engineering Excellence...

Prajwol Tamrakar, Mark H. Wayne, and David J. White present field tests and results with Automated Plate Load Testing (APLT) to determine the permanent and resilient deformation behavior of...

Steve Lothspeich has been announced as the new Director of Engineering – Geosynthetics for Thrace Group companies Thrace Linq, Thrace NG, and Lumite. Lothspeich is a veteran of the...

Maccaferri offers a host of learning opportunities through educational engineering events in multiple locations. The company also supports a number of conferences and events. Whether you're looking for geotextile, gabion, or rockfall netting information; whether you're designing for shoreline stabilization, mining haul roads, or general geotechnical engineering, Maccaferri gives you many opportunities to connect face to face. See Maccaferri next at the following events (Continued)

Rob Swan (SGI) and Ian Peggs (I-CORP), both geosynthetica.net Underwriters, examining the exposed parts of a bend in a low geocell wall they came across in Fernandina Beach, FL. on New Year's Day.

Fiberweb is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Fraser as Business Director of Geosynthetics. Ian has more than 25 years of experience working in the geotechnical industry and has...

Geosynthetics are being used to repair and strengthen roads in Grand Cayman, the Cayman Net News reports. The National Roads Authority (NRA) has been seeking longer road service lives. The current project is one of the first for the island with the materials. Geogrids and geotextiles are enabling the safe construction over peat. Learn more here.;

In a major bid to go global, Reliance Industries Ltd., the giant Indian energy and materials company, made an offer of around $12 billion to take a controlling interest in Lyondell Basell Industries when the chemical maker exits bankruptcy, people familiar with the situation said. Learn more here.;

The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) has issued a Call for Abstracts for its IGS Young Members Session. This special event, which recognizes contributions from IGS members aged 35 and...

W. CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — 28 March 2014 — ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics has established a new award in honor of L. David Suits, executive director of the North American Geosynthetic Society,...

The Secugrid® line of geogrids have developed a strong reputation around the world with both biaxial and uniaxial geogrid constructions (Secugrid® Q and R), as well as a composite...

The first Erosion Control issue of 2011 is available. The issue's cleaner, more interactive digital edition makes a nice impact, and an expansive cover story on geosynthetics (in flood control, slope stabilization and dewatering) is included. Other stories focus on TRMs and blankets, silt fence and wattles, retaining walls and other issues. Read it online today. Learn more here.;

Driven by strong upturns in Asia and despite additional, though slowing declines in the U.S. and Europe, the global construction market is forecast to yield virtually no growth in 2010 following back-to-back contractions in 2008 and 2009, according to the Third Quarter Global Construction Outlook by IHS Global Insight's Construction Service HIS forecasts China to lead recovery with the United States, Europe and Japan lagging.

R. Kerry Rowe, editor of Geotextiles and Geomembranes, has announced the Best Papers of 2007 from the journal. G&G is an Official Journal of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS). Read about the authors recognized and link to the abstracts from Rowe's column.

GeoAmericas 2016 will be held 10 – 13 April 2016 in Miami, Florida, USA. The event brings together experts in geosynthetics and geotechnical engineering from throughout the Americas. Hosted...

The International Geosynthetics Society's (IGS) Indian Chapter (IGS India) has moved forward on its initiative to publish the Indian Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Improvement on a twice-yearly basis, with the first issue covering January-June and the second issue July-December. Read about the articles in and download the inaugural issue here in PDF, learn about the publication's mission, and download guidelines to help you submit material to the journal.

Layfield Environmental Containment is pleased to announce the employment of Mr. Alex Gersch as Business Development Manager based out of Adelaide, South Australia. Alex brings a wealth of experience...