Founded in 1988 to provide Canada with technical resources for geosynthetics, CTT Group’s Geosynthetics Division, known as SAGEOS, offers innovative R&D services, reliable laboratory testing and independent expertise to manufacturers, engineers and contractors seeking technical answers and solutions for projects that involve geosynthetics. After two decades of continuous growth and thousands of satisfied clients, SAGEOS proudly serves hundreds of customers every year. With about $5 million in cutting edge laboratory equipment spread over 20,000 square feet of laboratory space, and a network of specialized partners, we offer world class, multilingual services in all areas of the world. Learn more about the many tests offered by SAGEOS in support of the geosynthetics field (PDF). Learn more here.;

Titan Environmental Containment, an IAGI-certified installer and supplier of geosynthetics, is sponsoring a series of educational seminars across Canada this January. Joined by GSE Environmental and Trisoplast, Titan is delivering day-long seminars on "Geo Solutions for the Mining and Heavy Construction Industries." Professional development hours (PDHs) are available to attendees. Learn more about sessions and speakers.

With 11,000+ attendees, 4,000 presentations, and 750 sessions and workshops, and with just a few days in which to absorb the material, the annual Transportation Research Board gathering in Washington, D.C. is a huge undertaking for both organizers and attendees. To support this year's event (January 13–17) TRB has released a very useful mobile app for saving agendas, keyword search, session and committee meeting times/locations, and more.

terrafix® is hosting a series of informational geosynthetic engineering sessions through Canada from January – March. Topics include subgrade Improvement, stormwater management, pavement solutions, and structural applications of geosynthetics. Time is reserved for Q&A and lunch at these half-day gatherings. Learn more about sessions and dates here.

Group CTT and SAGEOS are working with various industries to foster new opportunities and materials with nanotechnology. Just as polymer modifications have expanded the roles and successes of geosynthetic materials, additional surface modifications and treatment of fibers with nano-particles may change geosynthetic performance characteristics significantly and enable new applications. Contact Eric Blonde, eblond@gcttg.com, for more information. Learn more here.;

The Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) will present a Webinar entitled "Coal Ash Management and Regulations" on Tuesday, 19 February 2013 from 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (EST). Coal accounts for more than a third of electricity generation in the U.S., resulting in over 130 million short tons of coal combustion residuals (CCR) annually. This makes coal ash one of the largest waste streams in the U.S. This webinar provides a primer on CCRs as well as recommendations for their management and characterization in light of these changes. Speakers: John Daniels and Christopher Hardin. Learn more and register.

GSE Holding, Inc. (NYSE:GSE), a leading global provider of highly engineered geosynthetic containment solutions for environmental protection and confinement applications, today held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of its new manufacturing facility located in the city of Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, in China. In addition to company officials, the ceremony was attended by representatives from the provincial and municipal governments and GSE's customers in the area.

The Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS) in collaboration with the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH/CNC) and the North American Geosynthetics Society (NAGS) will host GéoMontréal 2013, the 66th Canadian Geotechnical Conference and the 11th Joint CGS/IAH-CNC Groundwater Conference. The conference will be held at the Hilton Montreal Bonaventure Hotel, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 29 September – 3 October 2013. The theme for GéoMontréal 2013 is “Geoscience for Sustainability.” Abstracts are due: February 1

The annual Environmental Connection conference and exhibition from the International Erosion Control Association (IECA) is the premier educational event for the erosion, sediment control and stormwater industry. Environmental Connection, which will next be held 10-13 February 2013 in San Diego, California, combines intense, full and half-day training courses with topic-focused technical sessions and the largest expo of its kind. In our latest update on the event, learn about volunteer opportunities, short courses, a student scholarship, and more.

Tensar TriAx® TX190L geogrid has been developed specifically to improve rail track ballast stability and so maintain track geometry. Its unique advantages are recognised in the November 2012 issue of Certificate No. PA05/05505 by Network Rail's Technology Introduction Group, Asset Management Services; Network Rail endorsement is widely regarded internationally as representing the highest technical standards. Tensar TX190L (PADS no. 057/100470) can be used for both sub-ballast and ballast stabilisation in new track bed and renewals and maintenance upgrades. Its benefits for rail networks include extended maintenance cycles and reduced whole life costs, as well as reduced construction time and traffic disruption with their associated additional costs.