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AASHTO directors choose Tymon as executive director

The board of directors of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) selected James J. Tymon as the sixth executive director of AASHTO during the association's annual board of directors meeting in Atlanta, Ga., Sep. 24. Tymon, who is AASHTO’s chief operating officer and director of policy and management, joined the association in [...]

By |2019-01-22T11:53:13-06:00September 24, 2018|

Registration opens for 2019 TRB Annual Meeting

The Transportation Research Board (TRB) has opened registration for the 2019 TRB Annual Meeting, Jan. 13–17, in Washington, D.C. More than 13,000 transportation professionals will attend, including policy makers, administrators, practitioners, researchers, and representatives of government, industry and academic institutions. The program will cover all transportation modes, with more than 5,000 presentations in nearly 800 [...]

By |2018-10-03T14:46:35-05:00September 24, 2018|

FGI to host geosynthetics in civil engineering applications short course in Michigan

The Fabricated Geomembrane Institute (FGI) will present a one-day short course on geosynthetics in civil engineering applications at Saginaw Valley State University in Saginaw, Mich., on Oct. 24. The short course will cover water resources, waste containment, secondary containment, roadways, landfills, coal combustion residuals (CCRs), and more. Organized by Timothy D. Stark, professor of civil and [...]

By |2018-10-01T08:48:35-05:00September 24, 2018|

IFAI announces new Textile Career Center

The Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) has announced a new online career resource: the Textile Career Center. This new initiative will offer ATA members, and the industry at large, an easy-to-use and highly targeted resource for online employment connections. For job seekers, the Textile Career Center will serve as a tool to find and apply for [...]

By |2018-09-19T12:32:17-05:00September 19, 2018|

Joe Belli retires from Eide Industries

After a remarkable career of 37 years with Eide Industries Inc., based in Cerritos, Calif., Joe Belli has announced his retirement, effective September 6, 2018. Belli became part of the Eide team in 1981, ending as president of the company. From the start, he invested his time and abundant energy into building Eide Industries into [...]

By |2018-09-14T18:27:31-05:00September 14, 2018|

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|
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