IGS Sustainability eBook Available in 10 Languages
With the addition of an Arabic edition, the International Geosynthetics Society's sustainability eBook, Preparing the Ground for a Brighter Future, is now available in...
Online Learning Opportunities in Geosynthetics
The following listings are only for live, online presentations: webinars, workshops, conferences, etc. Many of these companies/organizations offer on-demand learning too. Please visit their...
von Maubeuge to Speak at Waterproof Membranes 2022
AMI’s Waterproof Membranes annual conference returns 7 – 9 November 2022 at the Pullman Cologne hotel in Cologne, Germany. The single-track, international conference focuses on...
EuroGeo 7 Just a Month Away
The Polish Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) is ready to host EuroGeo7, the 7th European Regional Conference on Geosynthetics. The quadrennial conference—delayed...
Prof. Yoo Elected FedIGS President, 2022 – 2026
Professor Chungsik Yoo, who is finishing out his four years of service as President of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), will soon shift into...
Titan Environmental Expands US Operations
In 2015, Geosynthetica wrote about the expanding US market of Titan Environmental. The Canada-founded entity grew substantially in its first decade, moving quickly from...
Podcast: Jean-Louis Vangeluwe on the Future of Geosynthetics
Season 3, Episode 3 of Geosynthetica's GeoTalk Podcast finds Tamara Tuttle (Atlas International Consulting) interviewing Jean-Louis Vangeluwe, CEO of Solmax, the world's largest producer...
Wow! 12 ICG Receives 500+ Abstracts
The geosynthetics community had grown a little restless waiting for updates from the organizers of the 12th International Conference on Geosynthetics. Due to the...
Naue Publishes Erosion-Stable Road Embankment Document
Naue is one of the world’s most diverse manufacturers of geosynthetic and affiliated sustainable materials. The company produces nearly every type of geosynthetic and...
IGS North America Launches YouTube Channel
The International Geosynthetics Society’s (IGS) US/Canada Chapter (IGS North America) has run a successful series of webinars for the past 5 years. Now, the...
GeoTalk Podcast Returns in June!
Geosynthetica's GeoTalk podcast is returning in June with new episodes hosted by Geosynthetica's Chris Kelsey and international consultant Tamara Tuttle. Episodes will be posted...
Geosynthetics 2023 Abstracts Close Today!
Today (May 20) is the last chance to submit abstracts for the Geosynthetics Conference 2023 (5 - 8 February 2023, Kansas City, Missouri). Submit...
IFAI Rebrands as Advanced Textiles Association
The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), which has a footprint in geosynthetics through the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA), the Geosynthetics conference series, and Geosynthetics...
Titan and Concrete Canvas Extend Exclusive Agreement
Titan Environmental Containment has been one of the most active participants in North America's geosynthetics market in recent years, developing new materials, adding offices,...
The Testing Innovation Fellowship from IGS-NA
Last year, the North American Chapter of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS North America) joined forces with the ASTM International's Committee D35 on Geosynthetics...
GeoU 2022 Networking and Technical Tour Schedule
GeoU 2022 co-locates five high-level, geosynthetics short courses and multiple engineering networking events, 5 – 8 April 2022 in Austin, Texas. Certification exams for each of the two-day...
Reminder: 12 ICG Abstracts Due February 28
The extended abstracts call for the 12th International Conference on Geosynthetics (12 ICG) closes February 28! Be sure to submit your project, research, and...
Rowe and Benson Lead PFAS Containment Webinar
Professors Kerry Rowe (Queen's University, Canada) and Craig Benson (University of Virginia) will lead a live, online discussion with short presentations and significant audience...
5 Ways GeoU 2022 Enhances Professional Value
GeoU 2022 combines expert geosynthetics instruction with exceptional networking. This in-person engineering professional development event will take place 5 - 8 April 2022 at...
Ethics in Geosynthetics – An IGS North America Webinar
The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) North American Chapter (IGS North America) has run a very successful engineering webinars program, offering free sessions with top-tier...
How Robotics Are Improving Geosynthetic Manufacturing
The geosynthetics field developed out of—and remains deeply connected to—textile and fabric manufacturing. Many geosynthetic materials are produced using yarns and numerous manufacturers have...
September Webinar Focuses on New Soft Rock Software
Geotextile sand containers (GSCs) have grown substantially in erosion control and scour protection applications. Beachfronts, ports, and property have all gained substantial protection using...
Webinar: Internal Stability Design of MSE Walls
For the geosynthetics community, the conversation around the Simplified Method vs. the Stiffness Method for internal stability design in mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls...
Reminder: Graduate Student GSI Fellowship Proposals Due August 23
The Geosynthetic Institute (GSI) has a long history of supporting student research and development projects. The investment helps spur the next generation of understanding with...
GeoAsia 7 Extends Abstracts Deadline
The 7th Asian Regional Conference on Geosynthetics (GeoAsia 7) will be held 11 - 15 April 2022 Taipei, Taiwan. The event is one of...
