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AASHTO highlights need for infrastructure plan that also fixes trust fund
May 30th, 2017
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) called on Congress and the Trump administration to enact a major transportation investment program this year, one that channels federal funds through existing programs and includes a long-term revenue fix for the Highway Trust Fund, according to the AASHTO Journal. Chief executives from state departments […]
IGS-NA offers geo educational opportunities
March 30th, 2017
IGS North America (IGS–NA) is actively training future users of geosynthetics, teaching geosynthetic educators, and promoting geosynthetics as part of engineering curricula through two educational programs: Educate the Educators and Educate the Students. Educate the Educators, a geosynthetics training program for university professors, is a two-day, funded training course at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont., […]
IECA issues Call for Papers for the IECA 2018 Annual Conference
March 22nd, 2017
The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) issued their Call for Papers for the IECA 2018 Annual Conference in Long Beach, Ca., Feb. 11–14, 2018. The organization is particularly interested in papers on erosion and sediment control; storm-water management; wetland, stream bank, and shoreline restoration; MS4 management; and industry events and trends. The deadline for submission […]
New acquisition for Solmax
February 27th, 2017
Montreal-based Solmax Inc. announced in a press last week that is has acquired assets of now-defunct Brawler Inc. These assets, located in Houston, Texas, will belong to the newly incorporated company, Solmax USA LLC. Solmax is the second geomembrane producer to scoop up Brawler assets. (Earlier this month, Inland Tarp & Liner announced that it […]
Report from the ASTM D35 Committee on Geosynthetics, February 2017
February 23rd, 2017
The ASTM D35 Committee on Geosynthetics met in Norfolk, Va., February 1–3, 2017. Among the topics addressed were these three subcommittee reports. Under ASTM D35.01 Subcommittee on Mechanical Properties, a task group is working to develop a protocol for biaxial testing of geosynthetics. This test would describe the tensile properties of the geosynthetic as it […]
ASCE, TRB sponsoring conference on highways and airfields
February 8th, 2017
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Transportation Research Board (TRB) are co-sponsoring the 2017 International Conference on Highway and Airfield Technology on August 27, 2017, in Philadelphia, Pa. This event will bring together researchers, designers, project and construction managers, and contractors from around the world to discuss transportation and development projects ranging […]
IFF announces 2017 scholarships
February 7th, 2017
Students have until June 10, 2017, to apply for any of four $5,000 scholarships available through The Industrial Fabrics Foundation (IFF). Each year, IFF awards several scholarships to degree-seeking students enrolled in accredited colleges, universities or technical schools. The scholarships are paid directly to the students’ schools for fall semester tuition. Available scholarships include: Textile […]
GSI webinar Feb. 8: “Wave (or wrinkle) management for proper deployment of geomembranes”
February 1st, 2017
11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. (ET) Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 GSI members: $200 USD Non-GSI members: $250 USD www.geosynthetic-institute.org 610-522-8440 Webinar overview An intrinsic property of all exposed geomembranes is that they expand and contract depending on the ambient temperature. During times of high temperature, this is evidenced by the appearance of waves (also called wrinkles) in […]
Academy Award-winning actor, Jeff Bridges, will narrate ‘Dream Big’ film
January 26th, 2017
Here is the latest from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Jeff Bridges has been announced as the narrator for the big-screen film, “Dream Big: Engineering Our World.” This film—an effort spearheaded by ASCE—will give a voice to engineering professionals all over the world, telling their stories and sharing their accomplishments. And now we […]
Gannett Fleming names new chairman and new president
January 17th, 2017
Robert Scaer and Paul Nowicki selected to advance growth of the firm Camp Hill, Pa.-based engineering firm, Gannett Fleming, announced in a Jan. 16 press release that it has named two company veterans to its top leadership positions. Robert M. Scaer, P.E., is the new chairman of the board and chief executive officer; and Paul […]