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AASHTO issues structural bolting inspection guide
January 6th, 2025
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) recently published “Guidelines for the Qualification of Structural Bolting Inspectors,” 3rd Edition. AASHTO said this guide defines essential factors involved in structural bolting operations as well as the qualifications required for personnel tasked with inspecting those operations. The guide is intended to assist infrastructure owners […]
NMMA releases FY2024 Report
January 3rd, 2025
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) released its FY2024 Year In Review report in December. The report looks back on the association’s and industry’s highlights this year, including efforts related to government advocacy, Discover Boating, business intelligence, consumer and trade shows, engineering standards, membership trends and more. The association's strategic priorities in 2025 include: Solidifying […]
Milliken & Company releases non-PFAS materials for every layer of firefighter gear
January 3rd, 2025
Milliken & Company, a global flooring, textiles, chemicals and health care products manufacturer based in Spartanburg, S.C., announced that it is the first textile manufacturer to offer non-PFAS materials for all three layers of firefighter turnout gear, including the outer shell, thermal liner and moisture barrier. Access to all three layers from a single U.S.-based supplier […]
DFI announces new officers for 2025
January 3rd, 2025
James Johnson. Photos courtesy of DFI. The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) Board of Trustees has elected a new executive committee starting in 2025. Incoming DFI President James Johnson, who served as DFI vice president from 2023-2024, is president of Condon-Johnson & Associates. He attended University of California, Davis, as a student athlete playing on the […]
Cocona Labs establishes Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise in India
January 2nd, 2025
Cocona Labs, creator of 37.5® Technology, announced that it has established a Wholly Foreign-Owned Enterprise (WFOE) in Gurugram, India, expanding its presence in the country's market. 37.5 Technology is based in Boulder, Colo., and makes sustainable temperature-regulating fabrics and materials used in performance clothing, footwear, bedding and home goods. “Cocona has been investing heavily in […]
COMANCO progresses on phosphate stack closure in Mississippi
January 2nd, 2025
COMANCO, a leading provider of geosynthetic installation services, has nearly completed a multi-year project at a phosphate stack in Mississippi. The project involved the installation of a comprehensive geosynthetic containment system, including a high-performance liner and a durable turf reinforcement layer. The Water Return Ditches (WRD) component of the project, currently in its final phase, […]
Schroeter named MoDOT deputy director & chief engineer
January 1st, 2025
Eric Schroeter has been named the new deputy director/chief engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). This position serves as the senior registered professional engineer responsible for preparation and approval of all engineering documents, plans and specifications with oversight of the delivery of projects from planning through design and construction. The position also oversees the […]