Registration is now open for Geosynthetics Conference 2027, February 21-24, 2027, in Reno, Nev. Be part of the industry’s leading technical conference for geosynthetics and gain the knowledge, connections and insights to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving field. From expert-led education and professional development opportunities to the latest innovations on the show floor, Geosynthetics [...]
The Federal Highway Administration has started a new monthly webinar series featuring research conducted at FHWA’s Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center. These free webinars will highlight new findings, provide updates on current projects and solicit feedback from stakeholders. Recordings of the webinars and professional development hour certificates will be made available. The October webinar offers a [...]
Registration is open for the ETLFs - Elevated Temperature Landfills webinar, Oct. 21, 1–2 p.m. EDT. Hosted by Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) and sponsored by Viaflex, it is free for ATA members and nonmembers. The presentation will cover the history and key distinctions between ETLFs and landfill fires, conditions that lead to ETLFs and the [...]
Photo: Advanced Textiles Association It's time to register for the Geosynthetics Materials Association's Fall Lobby Days, Dec. 8-9, 2026, in Washington, D.C. GMA members will have the opportunity to meet with their congressional representatives, hear from invited guests and learn how the election will impact the work of Congress. Visitors are welcome – contact Fred [...]
The roadway system is a critical asset to the public around the world. We rely on this system for connectivity, safety and commerce. For the United States, it is crucial to the economic growth of the country. The system requires large investments to construct and to maintain. The roadway system is constantly under load from [...]
A federal judge has ruled that New Mexico's PFAS labeling rule, which was announced earlier this year, infringes on commercially protected speech. As a result, the regulation has been temporarily halted. The labeling rule is part of the New Mexico PFAS Protection Act and would require manufacturers to label consumer products that contain PFAS beginning [...]
Rural communities in remote mountainous regions have very limited access to roads. They also have very limited alternative routes that are in many cases very long detours. A badly eroded roadside slope adjacent to a stream. Photo courtesy of Erosion Control Technology Council. These roads are critical lifelines for emergency vehicles, tourism, commerce, schools and [...]
Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) announced the 2026 recipients of the Outstanding Volunteer Award and the results of the call for board candidates at the Annual Meeting and Advanced Textiles Expo Preview webinar, Sept. 9. Outstanding Volunteer Award winners The Outstanding Volunteer Award program was created in 2012 and recognizes a handful of dedicated ATA volunteers, [...]
Officine Maccaferri S.p.A has acquired 100% of Ovattificio Alpino S.r.l., an Italian specialist in non-woven geotextiles and technical felts. Headquartered in Cittadella, Italy, Ovattificio Alpino manufactures non-woven geotextiles and technical felts for infrastructure and environmental applications, including roadworks, water management, soil stabilization and environmental protection. With over 50 years in the technical textiles industry, the company [...]
The U.S. House voted Tuesday to approve a short-term funding bill that will keep the government running for three more months. The bill passed the Senate in August and now heads to President Trump for his expected signature. [UPDATE 9/3: The President has signed the bill.] The bill includes extends funding, which would have expired [...]
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