Soil erosion is a broad topic, but this article will focus on the impact of erosion along riverbanks and coastal areas due to water. Des Moines River Stabilization; photo courtesy of Solmax. Erosion is a mechanism in which soil particles are detached and transported due to forces from flowing water and are subsequently deposited [...]
Layfield was recognized for its industry-leading performance, its global business practices, and its sustained growth by receiving the 2026 Canada’s Best Managed Companies award. Celebrating over 30 years, Canada’s Best Managed Companies program awards excellence in private Canadian-owned companies with revenues of $50 million or greater. To attain the designation, companies are evaluated on their [...]
The U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, following a 14-hour legislative markup today, approved H.R. 8870, the BUILD America 250 – a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs. According to its authors, the bill provides the largest ever investment in America’s [...]
U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves, R-Mo., and the Committee’s Ranking Member Rick Larsen, D-Wash., have released the text of a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail transportation, and highway and motor carrier safety programs. The BUILD America 250 Act – Building Unrivaled Infrastructure and Long-term Development [...]
There's still time to join Geosynthetics Materials Association (GMA) on their trip to Washington, D.C. June 2-4 for GMA Lobby Days. GMA members and anyone else who would like to attend will meet with congressional representatives and learn how the upcoming election will impact Congress. Visitors are welcome—contact Fred Chuck, GMA Executive Director (fred.chuck@textiles.org). Click here to register. Schedule at a Glance Tuesday, June 2nd [...]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the department is making $3 billion available for states to invest in aging bridge infrastructure across the country. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)’s Bridge Investment Program (BIP) focuses on repairing bridges in poor condition. “The Trump Administration is getting back to basics to upgrade America’s bridge projects nationwide, improving [...]
Steepened geocell faced slope in Puerto Rico. Photo courtesy of Daniel E. Alzamora. The infrastructure that we rely on daily is increasingly under pressure from weather events and associated geohazards. In addition, there is rising demand for development of infrastructure into more challenging ground conditions. Geosynthetics, such as geotextiles, geogrids, drainage nets, geocells, erosion control [...]
The 2026 edition of the Geosynthetics Trends & Innovations digital supplement is now available. The annual eBook offers articles on emerging technologies, market shifts, and expert insights. Inside, you’ll find Geosynthetic solutions engineered to survive extreme weather Geotextiles, geogrids lead the quest for 100-year roads The role of geosynthetics in improving sustainability Read it for [...]
In the design and construction of earth retaining systems, the use of geosynthetics has become essential. Geosynthetics often deliver durable, economical and flexible solutions when compared to alternate gravity structures. Boulder City Bypass – Wire face MSE wall, 60 feet tall. Photo courtesy of Daniel E. Alzamora. Typical categories of earth retention systems include reinforced [...]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has developed the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) portal, which importers and brokers can use to submit refund requests for duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), as authorized by a March 4 Court of International Trade ruling that deemed the duties illegal. The [...]
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