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Barry R. Christopher honored with 2018 Koerner award and lecture series

The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA), led by a Koerner awardee selection task force, selected Barry R. Christopher, Ph.D., P.E., as the recipient of the 2018 Dr. Robert M. Koerner Award and Lecture Series. The award and lecture series is named for Dr. Robert M. Koerner, Ph.D., the founder and director emeritus of the Geosynthetic Institute [...]

By |2018-09-24T08:56:22-05:00September 11, 2018|

ARTBA testifies to House committee against century-old rule ‘stifling’ innovation in transportation

A 1916 rule enacted by President Woodrow Wilson’s administration is curbing 21st-century transportation innovations that could improve safety and quality on the nation’s major roadways, the American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) said in Sept. 5 testimony submitted to the House Highways and Transit Subcommittee. At issue is 23 CFR 635.411, a 102-year-old federal [...]

By |2018-09-06T11:47:29-05:00September 7, 2018|

Mentor Meetings at IFAI Expo

Need confidential advice? ATA is now offering a fully endorsed mentorship program at IFAI Expo 2018. Professional consultations are available by appointment during show floor hours. Book a 30-minute meeting with an impressive lineup of industry experts! This opportunity is open to all attendees and exhibitors and free with any registration type.   Why Seek Mentorship? Mentors become trusted advisers [...]

By |2018-09-06T17:14:39-05:00September 6, 2018|

Idaho Transportation Department receives largest grant in its history

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) received $90.24 million in infrastructure grants in August, the largest grant ITD had ever received. It will be used to ease congestion on Interstate 84 in Nampa, Idaho, part of a larger project along I-84 corridor between Boise and Caldwell. “The project is expected to Improve safety by significantly reducing serious [...]

By |2019-01-22T11:53:47-06:00September 5, 2018|

Early registration deadline for GeoDallas is Sept. 17, register now to get the best rates

Join more than 100 geotechnical practitioners in Dallas for this educational event. To get the best rates, register by Sept. 17. Attendees will earn 14 professional development hours (PDH) over two full days while learning the latest developments in geosynthetics materials and the best practices for designing with geosynthetics all under the conference theme: Geosynthetics in [...]

By |2018-09-04T12:41:10-05:00September 4, 2018|

FAA to award $616.9 million in infrastructure grants to airports

U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced on Aug. 24 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $616.9 million in airport infrastructure grants, as part of the total $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States. Photograph by Malcolm MacLeod “The department has been [...]

By |2018-08-28T12:44:00-05:00August 29, 2018|

Airport research project ideas sought

The Transportation Research Board (TRB) seeks potential synthesis study topics as part of the upcoming activities of the Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP). Topics may be submitted at any time; however, the deadline for the upcoming submission cycle is Sept. 21. This year, submit topics through ACRP’s IdeaHub. Sign into IdeaHub using previously created MyACRP information, [...]

By |2018-08-28T10:17:57-05:00August 28, 2018|

Appeals court orders EPA revisions to 2015 coal ash final rule

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit issued a decision Aug. 21 holding that the first-ever federal safeguards set by the Obama administration for coal ash dumps do not sufficiently protect communities and the environment from pollution from coal combustion residual (coal ash) waste. The court’s decision sided with public interest groups by [...]

By |2018-09-04T12:49:44-05:00August 27, 2018|

Geosynthetics installers to compete in GeoGames during 2019 Geosynthetics Conference

The International Association of Geosynthetic Installers (IAGI) will host the inaugural Geo Games at the 2019 Geosynthetics Conference in Houston, Texas, on Feb. 12, 2019. The remarkable proficiency and skills utilized by geosynthetic installers displayed in the competition will highlight both the quality and speed of professional industry installers. Teams will be charged with welding [...]

By |2018-08-27T08:48:48-05:00August 27, 2018|

Lambarena joins Rainier Industries

Stacey Lambarena has joined Rainier Industries as its new display business unit manager. Prior to joining Rainier, Lambarena was a sales plan and steer manager at IKEA. She traveled the world to attend and facilitate trainings related to every aspect of the business, from selling and marketing to products to leadership. Lambarena is tasked with [...]

By |2018-08-23T10:38:32-05:00August 23, 2018|
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