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Joining 44 other members of the Class of 2026, John Wolosick will be inducted during the NAC’s Annual Meeting in September.
- Jun, 10, 2026
- Earth Retaining Structures Retaining Walls Slope Stability Slope Stabilization News On Awards News On Projects / Industry
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Founded in 1999, the National Academy of Construction (NAC) recognizes industry leaders who have made outstanding, long-term contributions to the construction field and works to advance the industry t...
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Cardiff coastal defence scheme tackles severe erosion and complex ground conditions
- Mar, 20, 2026
- Earth Retaining Structures Retaining Walls Slope Stabilization News On Projects / Industry
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Construction of the Cardiff Coastal Defence scheme at Rover Way is advancing as part of a £35.2 million project designed to protect critical infrastructure, residential areas, and industrial assets f...
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Tiebacks vs. soil nails: Choosing the right earth retention solution
- Jan, 15, 2026
- Earth Retaining Structures Retaining Walls Slope Stabilization News On Products & Services
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Understand the pros and cons between using helical tieback anchors and helical soil nails for an earth retention project. When it comes to earth retention and slope stabilization using helical anchor...
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Safeguarding North London’s water supply through ground engineering
- Dec, 12, 2025
- Groundwater & Seepage Retaining Walls Earth Retaining Structures Road Embankments Deep Foundations News On Projects / Industry
- United Kingdom, London
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The New River aqueduct, commissioned in 1613, remains a critical gravity-fed water transfer system supplying North London with raw water conveyed from the River Lea to downstream treatment facilities...
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Levee failure along Washington’s Green River highlights flood and ground stability risks during atmospheric river events
- Dec, 15, 2025
- Earth Retaining Structures Slope Stability Groundwater & Seepage News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- United States, Washington, Tukwila
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A levee breach occurred along the Green River near Tukwila, Washington, during renewed atmospheric river rainfall that affected the Pacific Northwest in mid-December 2025. The failure took place alon...
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Dewatering and earth retention solutions at Atlantic Park Surf
- Nov, 12, 2025
- Deep Excavations Earth Retaining Structures Groundwater & Seepage News On Projects / Industry
- United States, Virginia , Virginia Beach
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Keller provides dewatering and earth retention solutions at a new wave park, located just two blocks from where the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay converge. A 2.67-acre surf lagoon joins the beac...
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The Slope That Looked Safe: Anatomy of a Retaining Wall Failure
- Apr, 11, 2025
- Retaining Walls Earth Retaining Structures Slope Stability Slope Stability Analysis Groundwater & Seepage News On Natural Disasters / Failures News On Research / Academia
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
In a quiet riverside development, a seemingly routine retaining wall project turned into a landslide. A 10-meter-high gentle slope, supporting a high-rise tower and light ancillary facilities, sudden...
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The Innovations, Developments, Enhancement and Advancements Program (IDEA)
- Mar, 03, 2025
- Earth Retaining Structures Transportation Geotechnics Risk & Reliability News On Products & Services
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The Innovations, Developments, Enhancement, and Advancements (IDEA) Program evaluates earth-retaining systems more efficiently and advances the dissemination of ERS technology to the construction ind...
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GeoTechTools: Online Interactive Geotechnology Selection System
- Mar, 02, 2025
- Transportation Geotechnics Ground Improvement Earth Retaining Structures News On Products & Services News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
GeoTechTools is a comprehensive online interactive geotechnology selection system used by practicing engineers, educators, regulators, and students. The selection of an appropriate geoconstruction te...
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3 Types of Retaining Walls and Revetments
- Feb, 12, 2025
- Earth Retaining Structures Slope Stability Erosion News On Products & Services Retaining Walls
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Gabions, Rockeries, and Articulated Block Walls are three options available to engineers for retaining walls or revetments. A variety of systems plus possible modifications results in a wide offering...
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