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Tensar invests heavily in research and development for civil engineering projects across the globe. This endeavor leads to new findings, new products, and new resources that we often share via our blog. 

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Decoded: Miscellaneous Site Work Terminology (Part 5 of 5 in the Decoded Terminology Series)

Date Published: 08-13-2026 Effective project communication starts with a shared understanding of industry terminology. This blog defines frequently used site work terms and acronyms that influence pavement design, soil performance, project costs, and long-term infrastructure success.

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The Critical Role of Working Platforms and the Consequences of Poor Design

Date Published: 08-06-2026 Properly designed working platforms are essential for construction safety, equipment stability, and project efficiency, while poor platform design can lead to costly delays, equipment failures, and serious safety risks.

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Decoded: Site Work Terminology (Part 4 of 5 in the Decoded Terminology Series)

Date Published: 08-04-2026 Key site work terminology related to geosynthetics and their role in civil engineering and construction projects. It defines common materials—including geogrids, geotextiles, and geocomposites and outlines how they are used to reinforce, stabilize, separate, filter, and drain soils to improve...

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Part 6: Prioritizing Transportation Projects Receiving Stimulus Funding

Working on the assumption that a stimulus bill will be passed, states then must decide how to prioritize the vast number of infrastructure projects on...
July 16 2020

Part 5: Impacts of Stimulus Funding on Transportation Construction

As we discussed in Part 4 of our series, COVID-19 has drastically reduced revenues that states depend on for funding infrastructure improvements. This...
July 09 2020

Seattle's Salmon Seawall Project Gets Boost from Triton Marine Mattresses

As the City of Seattle grew, its naturally sloping beaches gave way to concrete seawalls and large ships, creating havoc on the dwindling Chinook...
June 30 2020

Part 4: Future of Funding for COVID-19 and Transportation Construction

Most states depend on tax revenues generated from gas sales and tourism to fund necessary infrastructure projects. Due to stay at home orders, many...
June 25 2020

Part 3: COVID-19 and Transportation Construction: Long-term Impacts

As we start to adjust to our new circumstances caused by COVID-19, companies operating in the transportation construction sector must also plan for...
June 19 2020

Part 2: COVID-19 and Transportation Construction - Direct Impacts to Projects

How has the “new normal” directly impacted public transportation projects? What hurdles are being encountered on job sites and have any...
June 11 2020

Prove it! How Does the GlasGrid System Really Perform Over Time?

The traditional remedy for addressing cracks in pavement has been to install a thicker asphalt overlay. Although this solution is cost-effective and...
June 04 2020

COVID-19 and Transportation Construction: Part 1 - The New Normal

This eight-part series discusses the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on transportation construction and the importance of investing in infrastructure...
June 03 2020

Petrochemical Plant Construction: Mission Impossible?

For access to the world, petrochemical facilities are often close to waterways which mean contractors usually face less-than-desirable soils when...
May 29 2020

COVID-19 Accelerates Road Construction but Impacts Funding

There is a reason why road construction happens during summer vacation, late at night or over weekends: there are fewer people on the road. With the...
May 27 2020

Saving Gator Lake from Erosion

In 2015, Gator Lake located in Panama City Beach, was facing a serious threat from erosion. Triton Marine Mattresses were installed to help dissipate...
April 22 2020

Reliable Surfaces for Oil Rig & Heavy Equipment Storage Yards

Before Covid-19, most E&P’s were thinking about the next spudding, not about transporting their rigs and equipment to storage yards....
April 17 2020