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“How much does it cost?” is usually the first question a procurement manager asks when selecting materials for a construction project. Price undoubtedly drives the bottom line, but what might …

With environmental legislation often tangled in red tape, it’s becoming more important for corporations instead of governments to lead the charge on de-carbonization. Although corporations like Apple, Amazon, and Tesla …

Imagine hauling the Great Pyramid of Giza once a month across the same track over 32 years. That is how much weight has crossed a Tensar geogrid-stabilized segment of railbed …

Withstanding the test of time. Reducing risks. Enhancing reliability and adapting quickly to change. These are just a few characteristics of infrastructure built to be more resilient. Building longer-lasting, safer …

With the 2022 InterAxion virtual conference on the horizon, you'll be hearing a lot of discussion on resilient infrastructure. However, people associate different meanings with the term "resiliency" while others …

Airport owners and operators often find themselves in a neverending pavement maintenance process to ensure uninterrupted operations. Frequently used pavements like taxiways and runways often need the most work yet …

Pavement engineers are often charged with delivering a high-performing design on a dismal construction budget. With client expectations increasing and roadway construction and maintenance budgets steadily on the decline, “miracle …

An increased demand for more sustainable energy sources has resulted in more development of renewable energy sites like wind farms. However, wind farms are traditionally found in remote locations where …

Record high water levels in the Great Lakes region has created havoc on its shorelines. Both residential and public property are at risk as the shores are eaten away by …

Weak subgrades are a common problem during the construction of both paved and unpaved structures. When weak subgrades remain unstabilized, repeated traffic loading will cause deformation (or rutting) to occur …