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DFI’s S3: Slopes, Support and Stabilization Conference coming to Boston
June 16th, 2023
The Deep Foundations Institute’s (DFI) S3: Slopes, Support and Stabilization Conference will be held August 8th-10th at the Royal Sonesta in Boston. The two-and-a-half-day conference focuses on the practical application of deep foundations and ground improvement techniques for stabilizing soft ground, landslides and slopes, and supporting deep excavations. Highlights of the program include a keynote […]
Tensar wins B2 In-House Agency of the Year Award
June 16th, 2023
Tensar, a division of CMC, the leading provider of soil stabilization and earth reinforcement solutions, has won the 2023 Association of National Advertisers 2023 B2 In-House Agency of the Year Award. The award is for one single team within a brand or company that plans and executes creative B2B marketing focused on internal/external communications or […]
ANDRITZ acquires Dan-Web
June 15th, 2023
International technology group ANDRITZ has signed an agreement with Dan-Web Machinery A/S based in Galten, Denmark, to take over 100% of its shares. Dan-Web is a leading supplier of a wide range of technologies for the production of airlaid nonwovens. This acquisition further extends and strengthens ANDRITZ’s product and service portfolio in the field of nonwovens. […]
Proposed legislation focuses on kids and fishing
June 15th, 2023
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023. U.S. Representatives Maria Salazar (R-Fla.) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-Calif.), and Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) introduced the legislation, as reported by Soundings Trade Only. The bill would create a grant program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric […]
How to attach and terminate geomembranes on a concrete structure
June 15th, 2023
HDPE and LLDPE geomembranes are commonly utilized as barriers and covers in various containment facilities, including solid waste landfills, liquid containment areas, mining ponds, agriculture, and aquaculture ponds. The connection of geomembranes to concrete walls and ancillary structures, such as pipe penetrations or outlet structures under hydraulic pressure, plays a crucial role in ensuring proper […]
5th International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics 2024 issues call for abstracts
June 15th, 2023
The 5th International Conference on Transportation Geotechnics – Ground Improvement and Evolving Technologies for Sustainable Transport Structure – will be held November 22-24, 2024 in Sydney, Australia. A call for abstracts is now open until June 30, 2023. The organizing committee invites the submission of abstracts for consideration as oral or poster presentations. For more […]
IECA webinar – From Bare Soil to Urbanization: Landcover and Runoff – June 22
June 15th, 2023
The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) and Storm Water Solutions (SWS) is presenting a webinar on June 22, 2023 - From Bare Soil to Urbanization: Landcover and Runoff. Times for the one-hour webinar presented by Andrew Earles and Victoria Hennon are 2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM GMT. […]
Archroma, swatchbook deliver thousands of digital colors
June 14th, 2023
Archroma is bringing the entire portfolio of 5,760 Archroma Color Atlas colors to swatchbook, the industry leading platform for material digitalization and sourcing. The new partnership provides fashion, apparel and textile designers and manufacturers with an elevated standard for color accuracy that meets the needs of today’s increasingly technology-driven and integrated supply chain. This will […]
2023 IBEX Innovation Awards submissions now open
June 14th, 2023
Entries for the 2023 IBEX Innovation Awards program are now being accepted. The awards program recognizes manufacturers and suppliers who bring new, innovative products and technology to market. The winners will be announced during IBEX 2023, taking place October 3-5 in Tampa, Fla. All entries must be submitted by August 23, 2023. Learn more at […]
Watershed Geo works with Shaw Industries to install innovative solar technology
June 14th, 2023
Shaw Industries has installed innovative solar technology for steep slope applications at its carpet tile manufacturing facility in Adairsville, Ga., known as Plant T1. The half-acre installation will generate approximately 300 kW of power once it goes live later this year. That’s enough to power more than 45 homes’ electricity, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. The PowerCapTM solar […]