As 2016 draws to a close it’s time to start thinking about 2017 and the election of Members to serve on the next IGS North America Board. The Mission of IGS-NA is to provide leadership in advancing geosynthetics education and research to attain their appropriate and... READ MORE
The IGS North America (IGS-NA) and the National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) are co-hosting an October 26 webinar. The topic: Segmental Retaining Wall Best Practices. The session will be held from 1:00 – 2:30 pm (EDT) and is worth 1.5 PDHs. Scott Vollmer, P.E. (Oldcastle)... READ MORE
The North American Geosynthetics Society and the Geosynthetic Materials Association co-sponsored a day and half seminar in Syracuse, NY on the design of waste containment systems on March 22 and 23rd. Over 100 attendees with representatives from the New York State Dept. of... READ MORE
Instructor: GARY ROSS Oldcastle APG Wednesday, 13 April 2016 – 10:15 am – 1:15pm “Smart Prospecting, Simplified” When planning your staff travel, please consider which members would benefit from this complimentary, 3-hour sales workshop held immediately after the close of the... READ MORE
We open the week with an unexpected gift: The early registration discount for GeoAmericas 2016 has been extended to January 29. The conference, which is the 3rd Pan-American Conference on Geosynthetics, will be held 10 – 13 April 2016 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Miami.... READ MORE
The 3rd Pan-American Conference on Geosynthetics (GeoAmericas 2016) will be held 10 – 13 April 2016 in Miami at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. This quadrennial regional conference from the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) features 3.5 days of high-quality geotechnical and... READ MORE
The 3rd Pan-American Conference on Geosynthetics (GeoAmericas 2016) will be held 10 – 13 April 2016 in Miami at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. This quadrennial regional conference from the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) features 3.5 days of high-quality geotechnical and... READ MORE
The Young Professionals Program at GeoAmericas 2016 has announced its GeoPrediction Competition. This team-based event will focus on predicting the face displacement of an MSE wall constructed with poorly draining backfill. The objective of the GeoPrediction Competition is to... READ MORE
GeoAmericas 2016, the 3rd Pan-American Conference on Geosynthetics, has been years in the making. After successful iterations in Mexico (2008) and Peru (2012), the Americas-uniting geotechnical conference returns. Organizers have announced the opening of the GeoAmericas 2016... READ MORE
Connection. Includes full membership in both the IGS North America chapter and the global International Geosynthetics Society (IGS)
Professional Development. Enjoy member pricing on IGS conferences and workshops around the world, in person and online. Also, members have free, full online access to the highly ranked geotechnical journals Geotextiles and Geomembranes and Geosynthetics International. IGS North America members can also take advantage of a members-only subscription rate to Geosynthetics magazine.
Networking. Interact with other field professionals through events and volunteer opportunities. You also gain special members-only technical committees and discussion forum opportunities with the IGS.
Leadership and Opportunity. IGS North America is the group of experts in geotechnical and civil engineering for understanding the intersections between geosynthetics and infrastructure. Members participate in the development of major events, such as GeoAmericas 2024 (the 5th Pan-American Conference on Geosynthetics), which IGS North America will host in April 2024 in Toronto.
Business Chapter Benefactor
Presence. Chapter Benefactor members can add three (3) employees to represent them in the chapter. They enjoy all of the benefits of Individual Members.
Commitment to Education. By supporting IGS North America at a higher monetary level, Chapter Benefactors support scholarship endeavors, such as IGS North America’s partnership with ASTM International Committee D35 on Geosynthetics and the Geosynthetic Institute.
Contribution. Participate in non-commercial, non-proprietary engineering educational outreach to public and private entities, such as the Educate the Educators program and regulatory agency technical exchange.
Networking. Your chapter member representatives can interact with other field professionals through events and volunteer opportunities. Gain special members-only technical committees and discussion forum opportunities with the IGS.
Marketing and Promotion. IGS North America will recognize your benefactor membership in its monthly e-newsletter, on the chapter website, and in social media support.
