NAGS 2014 Webinar Series Opens with R. Kerry Rowe on GCLs
On 19 March 2014, a new series of webinars from the North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS) will debut. Tentatively scheduled to be quarterly installments, NAGS and the Geosynthetics Division...
Call for Presentations: Waterproof Membranes 2014
AMI is pleased to invite you to take part in the next international conference on Waterproof Membranes 2014, which will be held 17-19 November 2014 at the Maritim Hotel in Bonn,...
HRH Princess Anne Unveils New Tensar Facility in Russia
FEBRUARY 2014 - The new 1 billion ruble state-of-the-art facility reinforces Tensar’s market-leading position in soil-reinforcement and subgrade stabilization technologies. The Princess Royal was welcomed by a delegation including...
FedIGS Elects Professor Jean-Louis Briaud New President
Professor Jean-Louis Briaud was very recently elected President of the Federation of International Geo-engineering Societies (FedIGS) for the 2014-2018 term. FedIGS regroups the following international societies:
ISSMGE: International Society for...
German Lugers Win Gold at Geosynthetic-Reinforced Facility
HUESKER congratulates German lugers on their winning four gold medals in Russia! Fortrac® geogrids were used to reinforce the site of the luge and bobsleigh track in the Russian...
IGS Awards Nominations Extended to February 18
By Fumio Tatsuoka - The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) will grant IGS Awards in 2014 to individuals or groups of individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the development...
Geotextile E-Learning Modules Offered by Propex
Propex™ has launched a new series of e-learning training modules focused on woven geotextiles. The modules include profiles of applications, benefits, and installation notes from the company’s Geotex® Wovens...
10 ICG Confirms Special Lectures for Berlin
The International Conferences on Geosynthetics are of particular importance. Every four years these conferences provide a remarkable forum for geosynthetic knowledge. The 10th ICG (www.10icg-berlin.com), taking place at the ESTREL CONVENTION CENTRE...
Father of Geocells Leaves Legacy of Innovation
One of the fathers of geosynthetics technology development, Gary Bach, is retiring from the business after 37 years with Presto Geosystems (www.prestogeo.com). Gary is the original developer of geocells,...
Great Connections 2014 Announces Keynote Speakers, Opens Registration
Online registration has opened for Great Connections 2014! This new water quality and stormwater management conference from two IECA Chapters will be held 29 April - 1 May 2014 in...
VIDEO: IGS UK Sponsoring Sustainability Study with Loughborough University
During the International Geosynthetics Society's (IGS) quadrennial GeoAfrica event (November 2013, Ghana), Geosynthetica's Elizabeth Peggs sat down with Peter Assinder and Prof. Neil Dixon to discuss an important sustainability...
GSE Signs Global Distribution Deal with TENAX
Houston, TX - GSE Environmental (www.gseworld.com), the leading manufacturer of containment and drainage solutions, is excited to announce that it has signed a global distribution agreement with TENAX, the...
IECA's Environmental Connection 2014 Set for Strong Growth
A month out, the early numbers on the International Erosion Control Association's (IECA) Environmental Connection 2014 conference are showing a strong trend. The association now expects the attendance to...
GeoRegina 2014 Extends Abstracts Deadline to January 31
Organizers for the Canadian Geotechnical Society's (CGS) 67th Canadian Geotechnical Conference have extended the abstract submission window to January 31. GeoRegina 2014 (www.georegina2014.ca) will be held 28 September -...
IGS Young Members Call for Abstracts
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...
Highway Geology Symposium Adds TRB Session on Geosynthetics
The 65th Highway Geology Symposium (HGS) will be held 7-10 July 2014 in Laramie, Wyoming. This annual event links key transportation designers and officials with geologists, geohazards specialists, and...
10th International Conference on Geosynthetics Bridges Engineering Sectors
BERLIN – When the quadrennial International Conference on Geosynthetics (10ICG) convenes at the state-of-the-art ESTREL Convention Centre in Berlin, 21 – 25 September 2014, it will connect multiple geotechnical...
SLIDESHOW: Event Watchlist 2014
At a glance, 2014 might seem like a quieter year for geosynthetics events. It's an ICG year--the International Conference on Geosynthetics--so the various, growing regional events associated with the...
Update from Environmental Connection 2014
IECA's annual conference and expo, Environmental Connection, is the world's largest soil and water event. Environmental Connection is the industry's gathering place for developing business relationships, learning new ways...
IECA Short Courses at Environmental Connection
The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) will hold a number of full-day courses on February 25 during Environmental Connection 2014. The full conference takes place 25-28 February 2014 in...
Anniversaries in Geosynthetics 2013
Each year one finds a good number of anniversaries to recognize. In engineering, you might recognize company milestones, professional society anniversaries, a particular geotechnical event, the invention of a...
IECA Photo Contest Deadline – December 30
Your opportunity to enter the International Erosion Control Association's (IECA) annual Photo Contest (sponsored by Land and Water Magazine) is closing! All entries must be received by December 30...
EMPLOYMENT: Presto Geosystems to Add International Business Development Manager
Presto Geosystem, a leading manufacturer of cellular confinement, porous pavements and construction mats, is looking for a seasoned technical sales professional to add to their team.
Candidates should possess industry...
IECA, EPA Region 4 Forming August 2014 MS4 Event
Denver, Colo. – The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Region One and the IECA Southeast Chapter has signed an agreement with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 to hold a...
terrafix® Winter Seminar Series Hits the Road
The latest newsletter from terrafix® includes news of the company's educational Winter Seminar Series hitting the road. The company has long sponsored educational seminars, including special sessions with expert speakers...
